What’s On

We meet Tuesday evenings 19:45 for 20:00, Thursday mornings 10:00 and Sundays 14:00. Tuesdays and Sundays are hybrid in person and Zoom meetings (Join us in person or using zoom, code 867 3049 5863) Thursday mornings are exclusively in person, see schedule below or  contact us for more details.

Event Information:

  • What's On

    • Tue
      08
      Jan
      2019
      20:00Club Room

      Its that time of year again ! Come along have your say , maybe pay your subs. Start the year right !

    • Tue
      15
      Jan
      2019
      20:00Club Room

      GB2TAC - Colin M0NVJ, has feedback on the club’s recent special event activity at Hooton Park and some details of it's long history.

    • Tue
      22
      Jan
      2019
      20:00Club Room

      General natter night and a practical example of HP-IB communications and how to control a piece of test
      equipment from a PC’ by Dave G8KBB and Glen G7MNP

    • Tue
      29
      Jan
      2019
      20:00Club Room

      M0DWQ will share his experience of network radio. Is it for you?

    • Tue
      05
      Feb
      2019
      20:00Club room

      An overview and practical demonstration! Dave G8KBB and Glen G7MNP.

    • Tue
      12
      Feb
      2019
      20:00Club room

      Discussion and planning for Club outside events.

    • Sun
      17
      Feb
      2019
      10:30Nantwich Civic Hall. Cheshire. CW5 5DG

      Radioactive Fair 2019 - Ham Radio, Electronics and Computers

      17th February 2019 Nantwich Civic Hall. Cheshire. CW5 5DG

       

    • Tue
      19
      Feb
      2019
      20:00Club room

      What are we to display at Blackpool Rally this year.

    • Sun
      24
      Feb
      2019
      11:00St Joseph’s Hall Chaple St Leigh WN7 2PQ

      http://wmrc.co.uk.   West Manchester Club

    • Tue
      26
      Feb
      2019
      08:00Club room

      Chat on Blackpool what are we to do for club stand , a catch up on what’s happening in the shack !

    • Tue
      12
      Mar
      2019
      20:00Club room

      Operation “Blue Ham “ 5 Megs what you need to know about operating who can you speak to ! What can you say ! What can’t you say! Which frequency is allowed etc.

       

      some ideas for club stand at NARSA?

    • Sat
      16
      Mar
      2019
      Sun
      17
      Mar
      2019
    • Tue
      19
      Mar
      2019
      20:00WARC

      Come along and learn about crypto, from Caesar through symmetric and asymmetric ciphers in a talk by Dave G8KBB.

      There will only be a little simple mathematics involved 🙂

       

       

    • Tue
      02
      Apr
      2019
      20:00Club room

      Yes a 2 Meter contest from the club room !

      Lets give it a go , come along take part see what it’s all about.

    • Tue
      09
      Apr
      2019
      20:00Club room

      Yes it’s the one we’ve all been waiting for !

      Bring you cash along and any gear you may wish to move on to a new home!

    • Tue
      16
      Apr
      2019
    • Sat
      27
      Apr
      2019
      12:00Jury’s inn hotel Birmingham

      RSGB AGM. Jurys Inn Hotel, 245 Broad Street, Birmingham. Jurys Inn Hotel, Birmingham. We are pleased to confirm that the 2019 RSGB AGM will be held at Jurys Inn, Birmingham, on 27 April 2019.

    • Sun
      28
      Apr
      2019
      10:30NORBREK Hotel Blackpool

      April 28th 2019 sees the latest rally at Blackpool’s NORBREK Hotel.

    • Tue
      30
      Apr
      2019
      20:00WARC

      What is a VPN?

      How to you use one?

      Why?

      How to make a VPN server out of a Raspberry PI

       

    • Tue
      07
      May
      2019
    • Sat
      11
      May
      2019
    • Sat
      11
      May
      2019
      Sun
      12
      May
      2019
      Club room

      MILLS WEEKEND THIS YEAR WILL BE THE 11th & 12th May 2019

      GB0LSM available for the weekend Lymm Slitting Mill as previous years.

      http://www.lymmvillage.co.uk/about/landmarks/lymm-slitting-mill-and-gorge

    • Tue
      21
      May
      2019
      20:00WARC

      Ok.

      Dust off that 144 MHz receiver. Straighten out the elements on your 2m portable beam.

      It's DF hunt time again.

      Dave and Jeff will be hidden somewhere in Grappenhall - all you need to do is find them before:

      1. it gets dark
      2. they get thirsty
      3. batteries run flat or
      4. it starts raining
    • Tue
      28
      May
      2019
      20:00WARC Club room

      'Cricket World Cup - Discussion and dates for operating special callsigns’

      Museums on the air GB8AEM Anson Engine Museum Pointon

      ‘RSGB Yearbook 2020 - club profile for 2020 yearbook’

       

      RSGB Letter " Building a Strong Club Structure "

    • Fri
      31
      May
      2019
      Tue
      02
      Jul
      2019
      Club Room

       

      Eventhttps://cricket2019.hamlogs.net/?locale=en

      GB19OThttps://www.qrz.com/lookup

      logs times etc.

      6 Hour slots booked to operate the station as GB19OT for “Old Trafford “ to represent the cricket ground.

      contest style operating as people want to work as many of these stations as possible.

      Rules

      Awards issued

      FAQ’s

      keep an eye out for club operating schedule, look at the ham logs site also check out the stations you work and other club members by using the search qsofeature.

      Have fun !

    • Tue
      04
      Jun
      2019
      20:00WARC Club room

      http://www.g4zpy.go-plus.net

    • Sun
      09
      Jun
      2019
      Early Sutton Common

      2019 144MHz QRP Contest is provisionally scheduled for Sunday 9th June 2019.  Rules will be in the June 2019 issue 2019 144MHz QRP Contest is provisionally scheduled for Sunday 9th June 2019.  Rules will be in the June 2019 issue of Practical Wireless.

      Meet up at the club room for loading equipment people etc 7:30 am

       

    • Tue
      11
      Jun
      2019
      12:00WARC Club room

      - note this is an afternoon session; 12.00 noon to 18.00pm local time, evening meeting Activation of GB19OT 20:00- 23:59

       

    • Sat
      15
      Jun
      2019
      Sun
      16
      Jun
      2019
      10:00Anson engine museum

      http://www.enginemuseum.org/

      15th - 16th  June

      Two weekends available!

      call GB8AEM  Museum number 5437

      https://www.qrz.com/db/GB8AEM

      http://www.radio-amateur-events.org/IMW/

      set up Saturday morning meeting at the club at 9:30 transport equipment to museum set up antennas etc.

      Takedown Sunday afternoon.

      The museum is open to the public on Sunday !

       

    • Tue
      18
      Jun
      2019
      20:00WARC Club room

      Ship Building - Jim G3NFB has an interesting talk / video

    • Fri
      21
      Jun
      2019
      Sun
      23
      Jun
      2019
      Germany

      http://www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.de/ham-en/

    • Tue
      25
      Jun
      2019
      18:00WARC Club room

      - note this is an evening session; 18.00 to 11.59pm local time during the club meeting

    • Tue
      02
      Jul
      2019
      18:00WARC Club room

      - note this is another evening session; 18.00 to 11.59pm local time during the club meeting

       

    • Thu
      04
      Jul
      2019
      10:00*NEW VENUE* Harper Adams University, Nr Telford, Salop. TF10 8NB.

      1 September 2019  Telford HamFest [Update]
      *NEW VENUE* Harper Adams University, Nr Telford, Salop. TF10 8NB.
      Combined with the G-QRP Convention and Buildathon the previous evening.
      Usual trade and exhibition stands. B&B. SIGs. Midland clubs meet-up.
      Unlimited free parking, fresh food and more at this excellent venue.
      Contact Martyn, G3UKV, 01952-255416. Information and e-mail details on the
      Telford HamFest website http://www.telfordhamfest.org.uk

    • Sat
      06
      Jul
      2019
      09:15Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2
      6 July Stockport Radio Society Rally [Saturday]
      Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 Catering SIGs. TalkIn.
      Trade stands. Disabled facilities. Parking. Public transport.
      Details: Nigel Roscoe, G0RXA, 07506-904422, info@g8srs.co.uk
    • Tue
      09
      Jul
      2019
      20:00Club room

      Two Ted’s report on this years largest Ham radio gathering in Europe, what’s new who’s who.

    • Sun
      14
      Jul
      2019
      10:30St Joseph’s Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, Lancs. WN7 2PR.

      14 July 2019  23rd 10:30
      St Joseph’s Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, Lancs. WN7 2PR.
      Open 10:30/traders 08:00. B&B. Refreshments with bar. RSGB books.
      Halls all on one level. Free parking
      Details: Colin, M0IQY, 07419-363131manchesterradiorally@gmail.com

    • Wed
      17
      Jul
      2019
      20:00Club Room

      At the AGM we need to discuss this year's rally and elect a committee to organise next year.  As you all are aware Peter Smith (G2DPL), our Treasurer for many years, sadly went SK this year so we also need a new Treasurer.  Chris has been the acting Treasurer and couldn't help noticing that internet banking is at odds with the constitution which requires "two signatures"!  It is therefore proposed that we amend the constitution at the AGM to remove this requirement.

    • Tue
      20
      Aug
      2019
      20:00WARC

      From my old homebrew analyser to SDR dongles we'll take a trip through homebrew analysers

      Dave

      G8KBB

       

    • Tue
      27
      Aug
      2019
      19:30WARC

      One of the main events of the summer. Don't miss this one!

      Paul will be lighting up at 7:30 PM (well, the barbecue will be lit at that time at least)

      Please let Paul or Jeff know if you are coming so we can judge food correctly.

    • Mon
      02
      Sep
      2019
      7:30 for 8pm StartWalthew House - Stockport's Centre for the Deaf and Blind
    • Tue
      03
      Sep
      2019
      20:00WARC

      Mike G4VSS has some strong views on the new training & exam requirements.

      Come along to hear and discuss them.

       

    • Tue
      17
      Sep
      2019
      20:00WARC

      As it says in the title - "Cloud Static".

      Want to understand this a bit better?

      Ever had concerns about lightning dischanges damaging your rig?

      Come and listen to Albert G3ZHE to learn more.

    • Sun
      22
      Sep
      2019
      13:00 startSutton common

      The PW 70MHz (4m) Contest will take place on

      Sunday, 22nd September 2019
      1300 - 1600 UTC

      details

    • Tue
      24
      Sep
      2019
    • Fri
      27
      Sep
      2019
      Sat
      28
      Sep
      2019
      10:30Newark & Notts Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts. NG24 2NY.

      27 & 28 September 2019  The National Hamfest
      Newark & Notts Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts. NG24 2NY.
      Free parking. Car boot sale. B&B. Flea market. Trade. SIGs. RSGB books.
      RSGB Services & Committee Reps. Seating. Catering.
      Details: http://www.nationalhamfest.org.uk

    • Sat
      05
      Oct
      2019
      5:00 - 23:00Club Room
      DX Contest Sunday 06 October 2019 05:00 - 23:00

      WAB site

      http://wab.intermip.net/Contest%20Dates.php

       

    • Fri
      11
      Oct
      2019
      Sun
      13
      Oct
      2019
      Kents hill Milton Keynes

      Planning has begun for the 2019 RSGB Convention, which will take place from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 October at Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, Milton Keynes.

      if you’ve not been before why not give it a try this year, you won’t be disappointed!

      We will be running all three levels of online* exams at the Convention for Syllabus 2019 and the current syllabus (for resits only). *Special arrangements can be made for candidates with specific requirements, if we are notified at least one month in advance.

      Note no arrangements have been made for US exams these need to be booked and attendance guaranteed beforehand!

      https://rsgb.org/main/about-us/rsgb-convention/

    • Tue
      15
      Oct
      2019
      07:30Club Room

    • Tue
      22
      Oct
      2019
      08:00Club room

      A round up of the event ,what’s new what’s not .

      By

      The usual suspects!

    • Sat
      16
      Nov
      2019
      St Vincent’s de Pauls

      St Vincent de Paul’s, Caldershaw Road, off Edenfield Road (A680),
      Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR.
      Admission £2.50/kids free. Open 10:15/10:00. Pitches £5 per pitch with
      own tables or £10 with table provided. Refreshments available including
      bacon and sausage butties.
      Further details: Robert, M0NVQ, 07778-113333m0nvq@outlook.com

    • Sat
      30
      Nov
      2019
      Club room

      Examinations for those who have registered previously with the club and have papers ordered by the exam secretary.

      Good luck all

    • Tue
      10
      Dec
      2019
      20:00WARC

      Dave Mike and Peter will bring examples for the discussion....

    • Tue
      17
      Dec
      2019
      08:00Club room

      Yes it’s that time of year again! Invite your friends bring some cash and enjoy !

      mince  pies and banter ! Hosted by Paul G1DVA