R.A.D.A.R.S
@g0roc.bsky.social
Rochdale And District Amateur Radio Society
A very, very big thank you to all the traders and visitors who supported us at today’s Winter Rally.
Another great success!
Also, a big thank you to all the members who helped out, and to Steph and team for the amazing catering!
Another great success!
Also, a big thank you to all the members who helped out, and to Steph and team for the amazing catering!
November 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A very, very big thank you to all the traders and visitors who supported us at today’s Winter Rally.
Another great success!
Also, a big thank you to all the members who helped out, and to Steph and team for the amazing catering!
Another great success!
Also, a big thank you to all the members who helped out, and to Steph and team for the amazing catering!
Looking forward to seeing everybody soon.
The RADARS Winter Rally will take place on Saturday the 15th of November 2025 in the St. Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR.
Doors open at 10am with entry still only £3.
As well as our usual Traders we are pleased to announce that we have new caterers.
Plenty of free parking.
Doors open at 10am with entry still only £3.
As well as our usual Traders we are pleased to announce that we have new caterers.
Plenty of free parking.
November 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Looking forward to seeing everybody soon.
Why not join us this Thursday evening (13th of November 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
November 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Why not join us this Thursday evening (13th of November 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
My 2 meters and 70cm antenna is finally up. At around 700ft above sea level I’m hoping for some decent reception. Excited for the next steps.
October 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
My 2 meters and 70cm antenna is finally up. At around 700ft above sea level I’m hoping for some decent reception. Excited for the next steps.
Here are some positive thoughts from Peter Stanton on the new Yaesu FTX-1 Optima
youtu.be/vWdyjln3LQk?...
youtu.be/vWdyjln3LQk?...
FTX 1 The Superb Receiver Performance and some optimisation.
YouTube video by watersstanton
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October 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Here are some positive thoughts from Peter Stanton on the new Yaesu FTX-1 Optima
youtu.be/vWdyjln3LQk?...
youtu.be/vWdyjln3LQk?...
Why not join us this Thursday evening (9th of October 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
October 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Why not join us this Thursday evening (9th of October 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
Why not join us this Thursday evening (25th of September 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our second club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
September 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Why not join us this Thursday evening (25th of September 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our second club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
Why not join us this Thursday evening (11th of September 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
September 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Why not join us this Thursday evening (11th of September 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
The RADARS Winter Rally will take place on Saturday the 15th of November 2025 in the St. Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR.
Doors open at 10am with entry still only £3.
As well as our usual Traders we are pleased to announce that we have new caterers.
Plenty of free parking.
Doors open at 10am with entry still only £3.
As well as our usual Traders we are pleased to announce that we have new caterers.
Plenty of free parking.
August 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The RADARS Winter Rally will take place on Saturday the 15th of November 2025 in the St. Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR.
Doors open at 10am with entry still only £3.
As well as our usual Traders we are pleased to announce that we have new caterers.
Plenty of free parking.
Doors open at 10am with entry still only £3.
As well as our usual Traders we are pleased to announce that we have new caterers.
Plenty of free parking.
Today we said goodbye to one of the club’s founder members, and friend, Dave Carden - G3RIK
August 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Today we said goodbye to one of the club’s founder members, and friend, Dave Carden - G3RIK
Why not join us this Thursday evening (28th of August 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our second club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
August 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Why not join us this Thursday evening (28th of August 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our second club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
Why not join us this Thursday evening (14th of August 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
August 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Why not join us this Thursday evening (14th of August 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
It is with great sadness, and a heavy heart, that I let you know that Dave Carden - G3RIK passed away during the night.
Dave was one of the clubs founding members, and held many officer roles over the years.
He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
Dave was one of the clubs founding members, and held many officer roles over the years.
He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
August 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
It is with great sadness, and a heavy heart, that I let you know that Dave Carden - G3RIK passed away during the night.
Dave was one of the clubs founding members, and held many officer roles over the years.
He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
Dave was one of the clubs founding members, and held many officer roles over the years.
He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
Why not join us this Thursday evening (24th of July 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our second club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
July 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Why not join us this Thursday evening (24th of July 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our second club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
Why not join us this Thursday evening (10th of July 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
July 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Why not join us this Thursday evening (10th of July 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
Why not join us this Thursday evening (26th of June 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our second club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
June 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Why not join us this Thursday evening (26th of June 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our second club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
Thank you to all the traders and visitors who made today's Summer Rally a great success. Also, a very big thank you to all who helped with the setup, both last night and this morning, and with the take down and tidy up afterwards.
June 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Thank you to all the traders and visitors who made today's Summer Rally a great success. Also, a very big thank you to all who helped with the setup, both last night and this morning, and with the take down and tidy up afterwards.
Unfortunately, due to technical issues, there will be no bacon or sausage butties at tomorrows Rally.
There will still be tea and coffee.
There will still be tea and coffee.
June 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Unfortunately, due to technical issues, there will be no bacon or sausage butties at tomorrows Rally.
There will still be tea and coffee.
There will still be tea and coffee.
The Rochdale And District Amateur Radio Summer Rally will take place on Saturday the 14th of June 2025 in the St. Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR. Doors open at 10am with entry still only £3. Usual Traders and caterers. Plenty of free parking.
June 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The Rochdale And District Amateur Radio Summer Rally will take place on Saturday the 14th of June 2025 in the St. Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR. Doors open at 10am with entry still only £3. Usual Traders and caterers. Plenty of free parking.
Why not join us this Thursday evening (12th of June 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
June 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Why not join us this Thursday evening (12th of June 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
Why not join us this Thursday evening (22nd of May 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our second club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
May 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Why not join us this Thursday evening (22nd of May 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our second club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
We are panning on taking part in this year’s Pubs And Clubs On The Air (PACOTA) from:-
The Black Dog
Rooley Moor Road
Rochdale
OL12 7JG
However, due to members other commitments, we’ll only be active from 13:30 until 17:00 on Saturday the 10th of May 2025 as a main club event.
The Black Dog
Rooley Moor Road
Rochdale
OL12 7JG
However, due to members other commitments, we’ll only be active from 13:30 until 17:00 on Saturday the 10th of May 2025 as a main club event.
May 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We are panning on taking part in this year’s Pubs And Clubs On The Air (PACOTA) from:-
The Black Dog
Rooley Moor Road
Rochdale
OL12 7JG
However, due to members other commitments, we’ll only be active from 13:30 until 17:00 on Saturday the 10th of May 2025 as a main club event.
The Black Dog
Rooley Moor Road
Rochdale
OL12 7JG
However, due to members other commitments, we’ll only be active from 13:30 until 17:00 on Saturday the 10th of May 2025 as a main club event.
Why not join us this Thursday evening (8th of May 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
May 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Why not join us this Thursday evening (8th of May 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our first club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
Why not join us this coming Thursday evening (24th of April 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our second club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
April 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Why not join us this coming Thursday evening (24th of April 2025) from 19:30 onwards for our second club night of the month at: The Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW. All welcome, membership still only £10 for the year, with nothing else to pay.
Currently at NARSA. Quite busy, lots of bargains.
April 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Currently at NARSA. Quite busy, lots of bargains.