WELCOMING RADIO AMATEURS FOR 50 YEARS
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Social events
Our special event station to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day proved a great success – as did the new shack.
Club chairman Jerry, M5JB says: "We had three stations running, two on HF and one on two metres. The stations ran brilliantly and we had around 200 QSOs, working all modes.
"Two metres was brilliant. There must have been a lift on and we had some good pile-ups on HF, thanks to Richard putting us on the cluster.
"The shack worked perfectly and everyone was impressed with its layout. We had about six members operating, with others coming over to have a look and chat, a brilliant atmosphere."
Ian, 2E0ISD, said: "It was a great day, the new shed is a great asset, the coax and power connections through the shed wall a delight."
More pictures on our News page.
We operate special event stations and field days from our shack in Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield at 1,000ft asl.
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.