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Change your callsign at will: Ofcom issues licensing review update
Ian, 2E0ISD, operates the Remembrance Day SES Ofcom has implemented Phases 2 and 3 of its Amateur Radio licensing review. The changes are designed to modernise the licensing framework and improve flexibility for licensees. Updates include: Intermediate M8 and M9 go live . New Intermediate licensees will now be able to choose an M8 or M9 call sign. Existing licensees can change their current 2 series call sign to the corresponding M series. For 2#0 call sign holders we have re
M0PIE
Nov 13
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Xiegu G90 and Aerial 51 - the perfect match for portable operations
Our Bonfire Night meeting at the Golden Cock may not have had fireworks, but it certainly delivered sparks of enthusiasm! Twenty-two members enjoyed an engaging presentation by Robert M0PIE and Richard M0RBG. Robert showcased his new Xiegu G90, 20-watt HF transceiver, demonstrating its impressive capabilities, including a highly efficient ATU. Compact, lightweight, and priced under £400, the G90 is an ideal rig for portable activations. Complementing this, Richard introduced
Richard Blandford M0RBG
Nov 12
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Picture Special: Club visit to RAF Fylingdales
Club members enjoyed a visit to RAF Fylingdales, the UK home of early warning radar, kindly arranged by Richard, G4GCX. It began with a briefing on the role of the station followed by a tour of the new Fylingdales Archive. We are grateful to Roger, G4UFZ, for the pictures, all of which are from the on-site museum of decommissioned equipment. They include: In front of Gerald, G3SDY, is a section of one of the original golf balls. A display board telling the story of how one go
M0PIE
Nov 10
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Minutes of our 2025 annual general meeting
Here are the minutes of our 2025 Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, October 1 at the Golden Cock, Farnley Tyas.
M0PIE
Oct 10
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Why new member Craig passed his radio exam twice
It is good to report that we have a new member, Craig Towler, M7UPA, from Almondbury. He was unable to attend the AGM this week as he has...
M0PIE
Oct 3
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Christmas Dinner 2025 arrangements
A traditional Christmas Dinner The Denby Dale Amateur Radio Club's annual Christmas Dinner will be held on Wednesday, December 10, at the...
M0PIE
Sep 17
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Busy bands for the club's Churches on the Air station
Phil on the stairway to heaven 'Churches on the Air'. It sounds a bit solemn, but our station at St Lucius', Farnley Tyas, was anything...
M0PIE
Sep 14
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You are invited to the club's AGM at the Golden Cock, Farnley Tyas
All members are invited to the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society on Wednesday, October 1, at the Golden...
M0PIE
Sep 3
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Spiderpole to the rescue for our informal club event
You guys: Ian and Darren check out the Spiderpole A lovely late Friday afternoon in August proved to be the ideal time to run an informal...
M0PIE
Aug 30
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Churches on the Air at Farnley Tyas
You will find downloadable details for operators, above, of our Churches on the Air special event station which will be run at Farnley...
M0PIE
Aug 29
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Join us for an evening of radio at our shack - followed by a pint or two
We have arranged an evening of radio – an extra event – at our club shack at Farnley Tyas on Friday, August 29, starting at 4.40pm. We'll...
Richard Blandford M0RBG
Aug 18
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Team of happy campers celebrate Lighthouses on the Air weekend at Flamborough
A feast in the awning A sizeable team of happy campers from the club headed to Flamborough for the annual Lighthouses on the Air weekend....
M0PIE
Aug 16
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Who is our mystery man with the new Yaesu FTX-1?
Well now, who could this handsome young man be with the latest SDR transceiver from Yaesu? The face is certainly familiar, as is Lee's...
M0PIE
Aug 9
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Club meeting hears of the fine work of Holme Valley Mountain Rescue
Six members of Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team gave an interesting, informative talk to over 20 members and friends at our August club...
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Record turnout for Yorkshire Day station at Farnley
It was heartening to see this enjoyable event so well supported. More than 20 members and prospective members came along, the best turnout of the year.
M0PIE
Aug 1
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A great welcome and setting for our David Brown Tractors event station
The Famous Five: Darran, Jean, Brian, Jerry and Barry. Club members often receive a friendly welcome when operating a special event...
M0PIE
Jul 20
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Poor conditions but a fantastic time at Emley steam transport event
Loitering with intent: Club members at the club's gazebo T hank you very much to everyone who came to operate or support the club at the ...
M0PIE
Jun 23
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Full steam ahead for club station at Emley transport weekend
Our club is putting on a demonstration station at Emley Moor Motor and Steam Transport this weekend, June 21 and 22. If you’ve put your...
David Simmons, M0RIU
Jun 16
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Training day at the shack: update
Our training day will go ahead at the club shack on Sunday, May 18, from 10am until 1pm and all club members are welcome to join us. The...
David Simmons, M0RIU
May 14
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Picture special: Success as new shack is called into action for the first time
The club's new shack went into action for the first time on Thursday to host a special event station, GB80VED, to mark the 80th...
M0PIE
May 9
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