DENBY DALE
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
WELCOMING RADIO AMATEURS FOR
OVER 50 YEARS
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Communication
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Training
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Social events
Making plans at our first meeting of the year
In command: Callum, M0MCX, the founder of DX Commander.
For our first meeting on the new year, Richard, M0RBG, gave a brief presentation covering the existing plans, as contained on the website. He also invited members to get involved and make suggestions.
Richard, G4GCX, proposed a road trip to East Kirby museum. This would be a joint trip of several clubs, during the week. More details will be announced later.
Brian, G0BFG, suggested 145 Alive events from the shack, which are held on the first weekend of each month. The 145 group was set up to spread awareness of activity events on two metres.
Ian, 2E0ISD, suggested gathering multiple clubs in one location for some meetings to encourage a larger star presenter, for example Callum, M0MCX, the inventor and owner of DX Commander.
A surplus sale was suggested with Farnley Tyas Bowling Club as a possible venue? That will be assessed at our next meeting, which will be held there.
Jez was asked about club clothing (branded) – he will sort if asked. John G6GSV suggested a test and measurement evening – he will give a talk.
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.