Welcome to the Bolton Wireless Club ( G8WY / G0BWC / G1ONE )

( Affiliated to the RSGB, RAIBC, & BYLARA )

Winners of the UKAC Club Championship, 2009-12

We are a forward-thinking group, with members ranging from G2 to M6 licensees and SWLs, the perfect place to nurture your enthusiasm for all aspects of this fascinating hobby.

After a fifteen-year break the Club was revived in 2007, initially to provide a focus for radio enthusiasts in and around the Bolton area, but by the end of 2009 we had over seventy members from all over the North-West, enjoying a full programme of Club events through the whole year. This continues today, see the Activities pages for more details.

Our Club is a Registered Centre for the Radio Communications Examinations. We have a busy training programme to help our Members progress up the Licensing ladder, and we've already got dozens of them through their exams: see our Training page for details.

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Event News

On the 9th June we will be operating in the PW contest from Winter Hill between 0900 and 1600 hrs UTC

On the 15/16th June the Club will be operating in the "Museums on the Air" weekend with the special event callsign GB0SHM. Camping can take place for operation through the night if required, so please come along and help with the operating on HF, 6m and vhf. Our normal free BBQ will be there.

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Activities

Smithills Weekend 1/2 Sept 2012

VHF-NFD Weekend 7/8th July 2012

BWC operated in VHF National Field-Day from the top of Winter Hill, on 6m, 4m and 23cm, and we also had 2m and HF running for part of Sunday, when the Backpackers' event took place. The WX was very kind to us and we managed to stay dry for most of the time over the two days of operation. The Club provided a free BBQ and drinks, and everyone seemed to enjoy the event, so roll on the next one.

Weekend at Smithills Hall for "Museums on the Air 2012"

This was held over the weekend of 16/17th June, including overnight camping and HF and VHF operation on both days. A great time was had by all who attended, although the weather was not kind on Saturday, but we did manage the BBQ. Notice the Club's new green operating tent on on the left of the picture.

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TRAINING NOTICES

Anyone interested in attending a Foundation course or Intermediate Amateur Radio course in the future, please contact the training officer , Paul, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 07817 308155

If you want to start an advanced course you need to register with Steve G0FUW , who is located in Bath, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , there are a limited number of places only on the course. The exam can take place locally at the Club. If you do contact Steve, please mention you are from Bolton Wireless Club.

See out Training Page for more detail.

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