DENBY DALE
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
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OVER 50 YEARS
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Special station marks Remembrance Day
By Richard Blandford, M0RBG
At 11am on Remembrance Day, our radios fell silent as members of the club paused to honour those who gave their lives in two world wars and more recent conflicts. This moment of reflection was a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedom.
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Before and after the silence, our special event station GB6RD was active on HF and 2m bands, with nine dedicated club members braving wet and windy conditions at Farnley Tyas.
Despite the challenging weather, spirits were high as we showcased amateur radio to mark this important day.​ A highlight of the event was the first outing of our Aerial 51 OCF dipole, which delivered excellent performance across the bands.
This lightweight, robust antenna impressed everyone and is sure to become a staple for future special event stations. Forty metres was particularly lively, even with a mid-morning solar flare briefly affecting propagation. Conditions improved later, leading to exciting pileups from across the UK and Europe. We were delighted to welcome visitors, including John Torley from the David Brown Tractor Club, who has now joined our ranks, and Paul M0AIA, adding to the camaraderie of the day.
We operate special event stations and field days from our shack on Field Lane, Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield, HD4 6UL. It's the narrow lane opposite the pub. The site lies at 1,000ft asl and there's ample parking. Check our calendar for events taking place here.
Training courses to get you on the air
Amateur radio allows you to contact other amateurs around the world. If you have an interest in radio or electronics, it’s worth becoming an amateur to learn more about technology and radio.​ It's a great hobby, with equal appeal to the young and old.
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Millions worldwide operate stations from homes, cars or ships. National, political, ethnic and gender barriers don't exist as we promote international friendship.
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Denby Dale Amateur Radio Club has been welcoming radio amateurs for 50 years and offers training courses to get you on the air quickly.​ Here's a video from the Radio Society of Great Britain about our hobby. And here are more details about how to make the first step along the road.
From castles to canals - some of our activities
Apart from meetings in Farnley Tyas, members like to get out and about to introduce amateur radio and its benefits to people of all ages.
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We have set up transmitting stations in all sorts of places, from a mining museum to castles, mills, lighthouses, hilltops, churches and Scout camps.
How to join our club
We're a friendly, inclusive radio club, holding regular meetings on and off the air. We used to meet in Denby Dale, but our base is now in Farnley Tyas, a small village near Huddersfield.
Meetings take place in a first-floor room at the Golden Cock pub and our shack lies a short distance away down Field Lane.​ Joining is easy: Click the button below, fill in the form and send it. Subs are £20 a year.
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Picture: Members celebrating the club's 50th anniversary in September 2024.
CLUB CALENDAR
A quick guide to events. For more details, visit our events page.