DENBY DALE
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
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WELCOMING RADIO AMATEURS FOR
OVER 50 YEARS
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Communication
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Training
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Social events
David bowls us over with the merits of Linux
Mint condition: David, M0RIU, introduces the Linux operating system at Farnley Tyas Bowling Club.
At our monthly meeting last night, David, M0RIU, set out to persuade us of the merits of the Linux computer operating system.
He's clearly a big fan, but he didn't have to try too hard to sell its capabilities in his lively and entertaining presentation.
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It emerged that:
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Linux is generally considered better than Windows for stability, security, privacy, and performance.
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It’s open-source and free.
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It runs almost any software that Windows can.
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It can be installed on old computers.
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It's flexible and speedy enough to be used on the world's 500 fastest supercomputers.
To demonstrate that flexibility, Dave and Geoff installed a copy of Linux Mint from a memory stick on to a vintage Toshiba laptop. After a few minutes, the screen lit up to herald the arrival of the new system. So no need to throw away your old machines that are unsupported by modern operating systems.
As the Golden Cock is closed for refurbishment, this was our first meeting at Farnley Tyas Bowling Club, where the facilities were excellent. And it was good to welcome several of our new members.
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.