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Committee meeting on the 14th May

RAYNET AGM will take place on 26th March 2026  at the Bronte Hotel.. Please be sure to attend
This will be after the KARS AGM
If you wish to stand for a position of office or as a Committee member then that can be done on the evening of the, a proposer and seconder is required, and will go to the vote of members if required.

Many Thanks

Geoff Priestley, Controller, G7JZM.

Please see our new RAYNET Committee

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RAYNET’s Camping Weekend 30th July 2026

12th July 2026 Ilkley Half Marathon

25th & 26th July 2026 War of the Roses Ride

12th July 2026 Ilkley Half Marathon

Add event to calendar        We are looking for operators for the Ilkley Half Marathon. Please let them know if

25th & 26th July 2026 War of the Roses Ride

Add event to calendar        Hi all, Operators are needed to help support an upcoming long distance horse riding event

27th September 2026 Scouts Six Dales Walk

Add event to calendar        The Six Dales Walk takes place on the last Sunday in September and has been

7th November 2026 LDWA Kilburn Kanter

This event is run by Cumbria RAYNET Please contact Paul for more information The ‘Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay’ is a fell running

Event Coordinator/Engineer

Keighley RAYNET’s Event Coordinators and Event Engineer for 2026 Three Peaks Fell Race 25th April 2026 Event Coordinator – Mike

Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay 3rd October 2026

This event is run by Cumbria RAYNET Please contact Paul for more information The ‘Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay’ is a fell running

Leeds Country Way Relay Race 6th September

This event is run by Cumbria RAYNET Please contact Paul for more information The ‘Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay’ is a fell running

Lyke Wake Challenge 12th July 2026

Starting from near Osmotherley (Sheepwash car park, top of Cod Beck reservoir) and finishing just over 40 miles later in

Meet our new RAYNET Committee

Committee   Event Coordinators 24 Hour Callout at RAYNET UK – 033 00 43 00 42  

RAYNET’s Camping Weekend 30th July 2026

Three Peaks Fell Race, Thank You

Hello 3 Peaks RAYNETeers, Dropping you a line to say thank you to everyone for your hard work on Saturday

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Past Event

5th July 2026 Etape du dales

White Rose Classic 31st May 2026

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RAYNET AGM will take place on 26th March 2026

Foundation, Advance & Full Licence

The RSGB’s “Advance, the Full Licence” book comprehensively prepares candidates for the Full License examination.

LICENCE Max.
Power		 General Limitations
FOUNDATION 50w HF (160m to 10m), VHF (2m) and UHF (70cm)
Commercially made equipment only
UK Only
INTERMEDIATE 100w All UK Amateur Frequencies
Can build / Repair equipment from kits or published plans
UK Only
FULL 1KW All UK Amateur Frequencies
Can build / Repair equipment from scratch
Can operate abroad where reciprocal agreements exist
Can operate Maritime Mobile with permission of the Ship’s Master.

At first, Amateur Radio Station call signs appear to comprise a semi-random collection of letters and numbers, but there is some logic involved (although they’re not as simple to understand as the generally accepted and used FreeBand call signs). The first letter (nearly always) identifies the country in which the licence was issued, and the remaining letters and numbers identify the individual that holds the licence, and perhaps some information about the level of licence held.

LICENCE Current Typical Format Meaning / Historical Examples
FOUNDATION M6abc “M” indicates a UK Licence, “6” indicates the licence is Foundation level “abc” are the individual’s unique identification letters
Previous to “M6” Licenses, Foundation holders were issued “M3”. There is no difference in the two, the change to M6 was simply made because the majority of M3 call-signs had been used.		 M6MAD, M6ERG, M3CDE, MD4CAT
INTERMEDIATE 2x0abc “2×0” indicates a UK Intermediate Licence), “x” is the Regional Identifier (see below) “abc” are the individual’s unique identification letters 2E0QWE, 2W0DAI, 2M0MCC
FULL M0abc “M” indicates a UK Licence, “0” indicates the licence is Full level “abc” are the individual’s unique identification letters
Previous to “M0” Licenses, all UK Class 1 and Class 2 Licenses were prefixed “G”.
Before the Morse requirement was lifted the last digit usually indicated a Class 1 or Class 2 licence determining whether the licence holder had completed the mandatory Morse Speed Test and could use HF frequencies, or was limited to VHF and above. Now all “G” licenses and “M0” have exactly the same privileges.		 M0SDY, M0DAN, MI0MIL

A Summary of UK Callsigns follows:

Call sign Issue dates and details
G2 + 2 letters 1920 – 1939
G3 + 2 letters 1937 – 1938
G4 + 2 letters 1938 – 1939
G5 + 2 letters 1921 – 1939
G6 + 2 letters 1921 – 1939
G8 + 2 letters 1936 – 1937
G1 + 3 letters 1983 – 1988 – originally issued as Class B licence
G2 + 3 letters Originally issued as “Artificial Aerial” licence
G2 + 3 letters Originally issued as “Artificial Aerial” licence
G3 + 3 letters Issued between 1946 and 1971. Originally issued to amateur radio Class A licence holders
G4 + 3 letters Issued between 1971 and 1985. Originally issued to amateur radio class A licence holders.
G5 + 3 letters Originally issued to foreign nationals as a form of reciprocal ham radio licence. They were withdrawn
and either they used existing home calls with additional UK prefix / callsign, or if applicable they could
apply for UK licence.
G6 + 3 letters 1981 – 1983. Originally issued as a class B licence
G7 + 3 letters 1989 – 1996. Originally issued as a class B licence
G8 + 3 letters 1964 – 1981. Originally issued as a class B licence
G0 + 3 letters 1986 – 1996. Originally issued as a class A licence
M1 + 3 letters 1996 – . Originally issued as a class B licence.
M0 + 3 letters 1996 – . Originally issued as a class A licence
M3 + 3 letters Foundation licence.
M6 + 3 letters Foundation licence, from May 2008.

UK Amateur Licenses also include a Mandatory Prefix and an optional (but recommended Best Practice) Suffix when used.

PREFIX SUFFIX
PURPOSE: – The Prefix Letter indicates from which Country within the United Kingdom the Radio is currently being operated. If no Prefix is shown it is assumed to be operating in the Default Country, England. However, for Intermediate licenses (only) the “E” is required (eg 2E0MLN). MEANING: – Inclusion of the Suffix letters used to be Mandatory but is now optional (although Recommended). The letter(s) indicate the type of location from which the station is transmitting.
POSSIBLE PREFIX LETTERS:

  • W – Wales
  • M – Scotland
  • I – Northern Ireland
  • D – Isle of Man
  • J – Jersey
  • G – Guernsey
  • E – England (Intermediate only)
 POSSIBLE SUFFIX LETTERS:

  • No Suffix – The Station is being operated from the Registered Address of the Licence Holder.
  • /M – Mobile. On foot, Car/Van/Truck or aboard a boat on an inland waterway.
  • /A – Alternate. A UK Address other than the register station.
  • /P – Portable. Operating from a location that does not have a Postcode (eg, Hilltop or Field).
  • /MM – Maritime Mobile (Full Licence only)
PREFIX EXAMPLES:

 

 

  • MW6DSA – MW=Wales/6=Foundation – Foundation Licence in Wales
  • MM3TYU – MM=Scotland/3=Foundation – Foundation Licence in Scotland
  • M0POP – No regional identifier, default is England – Full Licence in England
  • 2D0CAT – “D” identifier=Isle of Man/2×0=Intermediate.
  • MG6TOM – Foundation Licence in Guernsey
  • 2E0CCT – Intermediate Licence in England. (the “E” only shows in the Intermediate Licence)
 SUFFIX EXAMPLES:

  • M6NBV/M – Foundation Licence, in England, currently Mobile
  • MM0WEB – No Suffix, Default is at Registered Address, Full Licence at Home in Scotland
  • 2J0RUT/A – Intermediate Licence Currently at Alternative Address in Jersey
  • MW3TRS/P – Foundation Station operating “Portable” in Wales
  • M0TMP/MM – UK Full licence operating from a Ship or Boat on Tidal waters.

Blackpool Rally

12 Apr 2026 –  Northern Amateur Radio Societies Association (NARSA) Exhibition (Blackpool Rally)  

Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool FY2 9AA.

Details from Dave, M0OBW 01270 761 608, 07720 656542, dwilson@btinternet.com

narsa.org.uk

 

Ripon and District Amateur Radio Rally

15 Mar 2026 – Ripon and District Amateur Radio Society Rally

Great Ouseburn Village Hall, Lightmire Ln, Great Ouseburn, York YO26 9RL.

The doors open for traders at 7.30am and to the public at 10am. Admission costs £5.

Free parking, refreshments and bacon butties available.

Tables are available at a cost of £10 each, please book early.

For more information email radars.rally@gmail.com

 

Red Rose Winter Rally

8 Feb 2026 – Red Rose Winter Rally

Mather Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, Lancs. WN7 2PJ

Large car park, catering, bring and buy, raffle, improved disable access and seating area.

Open from 10am (exhibitors 8.15am).

For more information and booking visit WMRC website at wmrc.co.uk

Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay, 3rd October 2026

Saturday 3rd October 2026

9.30am start, King George V Playing Fields, Patterdale
Cumbria Raynet

The ‘Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay’ is a fell running relay race that started life as the ‘Ian Hodgson Mountain Relay’ (see History section for more detail). It is set in the heart of the Lake District Fells, takes place every year on the first weekend in October, and is competed by around 70 teams from across the country, but mainly the North of England. It is the longest-running mountain relay in the country.

The race is a tough one, with 4 legs each throwing up their separate challenges, including hard climbs and steep descents on difficult terrain. The route requires careful navigation, especially in bad weather, so it is imperative that clubs only enter if they are confident that all 8 runners have the navigation & mountain experience to cope with these conditions; it is not a race for novices. The race also represents one of the highlights of the fell running calendar, with keen racing across some magnificent mountain terrain, and is always a great social day out ending with many stories & shared experiences.

Kilburn Kanter 7th Nov 2026

The White Horse near Kilburn in the North York Moors National Park in the northeast of England. The figure was cut in 1857.

Cleveland RAYNET are looking for operator for the Kilburn Kanter on Saturday 2nd November If would like to attend please contact Cleveland RAYNET

John G8YDC

Lyke Wake Race 11th July 2026

Lyke Wake Race 11th July 2026
Richmond RAYNET

The Challenge is held on a handicap basis based on previous run times over the Lyke Wake route and/or participant’s own estimated times. All participants are expected to be fully aware of the classic Lyke Wake route as the route itself is not marked . The maximum time allowed to complete the event is twelve hours (including the handicap). (Start times, which will be advised with entry confirmation, will be somewhere between approx. 04:00 & 10:00). All participants must be 21 or over on the day to meet the requirements of the Trail Running Association Permit.

The course is a point to point course and we are not able to provide transport to the start or from the finish due to the variable handicap start times and there is limited, remote, parking at the start area. It is therefore advisable to consider your transport solutions carefully.

About the event.
It starts close to Osmotherley (Sheepwash car park, top of Cod Beck reservoir) and the finish is just over 40 miles away at Ravenscar village in the grounds of Raven Hall.

There will be seven checkpoints along the course, each supplying drinks and most with snacks. One checkpoint, the Lion Inn, which is just before halfway, will supply other food such as rice pudding and/or tinned fruit.

the start, finish and checkpoints in between with the what3words references.

Sheepwash – SE467992 browser,fuels,renovated

Carlton Bank – NZ523030 beefed.fitter.inspected

Clay Bank – NZ573033 relishes.correct.trump

Lion Inn – SE679997 gives.lights.stiffly

Hamer – SE744995 tumble.tripped.straying

Stape – SE804983 circus.quicker.sprain

Ellerbeck – SE856982 playfully.grudges.educates

Jugger Howe – NZ945003 actual.bothered.charities

Raven Hall – NZ981017 chins.cabbages.races

Participants should be aware that parts of the route are severe and remote, especially in extreme weather, and therefore mandatory kit must be carried at all time.

Raynet are volunteers who will provide radio communication links between each checkpoint.

Wensleydale Wander, 11th April 2026

Wensleydale Wander, 11th April
Richmond RAYNET

Come and join us for a friendly and sociable walk in Wensleydale in aid of charities. There is a choice of two circular walks, one a 23 mile challenge and a shorter one of 12 miles, both starting and finishing in Leyburn. There are liquid refreshments at various checkpoints in both walks, while sausage rolls are provided at the halfway point on the longer walk. All walkers receive Soup Roll and Pudding at the finish in Wensleydale School from 12MD to 5pm. Showers are also available. The routes are well sign-posted and marshalled, so no one is likely to get lost!

Both Walks begin at 9.00am in Grove Square, though walkers first gather for registration at Wensleydale School, where car-parking is available. The walk is limited to a maximum 8 hours. Entries prior to the closing date are encouraged. A limited number of entries will be accepted on the day (on the day entries are charged at £25 per entry).

All finishers will receive a certificate.

Wensleydale Wander takes place under rules of the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA)

Blubberhouses 25, 22nd March 2026

LDWA Blubberhouses 25 Sun, March 22
Richmond RAYNET

The 2026 Blubberhouses Moor challenge event will take place on Sunday 22 March 2026. Entries are now open at SiEntries https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=16392

A tough 23+ mile route in 9.5 hrs for Walkers and Runners taking in Bland Hill (GR207531) – Swinsty Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir – Thruscross Reservoir – Rocking Hall – Bolton Abbey – Beamsley Beacon – Round Hill – Ellarcarr Pike – Timble – Bland Hill.

Please Note: There will be a cut-off time of 13.45 at CP6 (Ling Farm), any entrant not departing CP6 before that time will be retired from the event. It is a condition of entry that all entrants accept this cut-off.

Includes Certificate, Badge, Some CP refreshments, Hot Meal at finish with Veggie Option.

raynet-committee-event-coordinators

Committee

Secretary, Shirley Kendrick M0KWSSecretary, Shirley Kendrick M0KWS
Geoff Priestley, Controller G7JZMGeoff Priestley, Controller G7JZM
Mike Priestley, G7HENMike Priestley, G7HEN
Gail Leverton, Treasurer M3XKYGail Leverton, Treasurer M3XKY
Sheila Rüüd G0TSJSheila Rüüd G0TSJ
Vince Greatwood, Safety Advisor M0VHGVince Greatwood, Safety Advisor M0VHG

Event Coordinators

Geoff Priestley G7JZMGeoff Priestley G7JZM
Stuart Mann G6NTIStuart Mann G6NTI
Joe Karkoszka G0RLYJoe Karkoszka G0RLY
Mike Priestley G7HENMike Priestley G7HEN

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