About
HFDXARC · ESTABLISHED 2010
More Than Just Radio
Humber Fortress DX Amateur Radio Club is a practical amateur radio club with roots at Fort Paull and a permanent home at The Millhouse in Patrington. Founded in 2010, the club brings together operators, builders, contesters, special-event teams, short wave listeners and anyone who wants to learn more about radio.
Our Story
From Fort Paull to The Millhouse
HFDXARC began in 2010 at Fort Paull, where the club built its identity around real on-air activity, special-event stations, contest weekends and practical radio work. The early years were hands-on: portable stations, antennas, public events, operating days and members learning by doing.
When the club moved to The Millhouse in Patrington in June 2019, it gained a proper base for the next chapter. The Millhouse gave HFDXARC space for operating positions, workshops, training, social nights and long-term station projects while keeping the Fort Paull spirit of getting on the air and making radio happen.
Today the club continues that same approach: friendly Friday club nights, HF and VHF operating, contests, special-event callsigns, antenna work, station building and support for new and returning amateurs.
Club Heritage
A short history with plenty behind it
The full history page shows a club shaped by members, photos, events, construction work and years of operating. This About page keeps the story clearer and easier to read while still carrying the main points from that history.
Fort Paull roots
The club started life around Fort Paull, using amateur radio to support events, contests and public demonstrations.
Special-event stations
HFDXARC has been active with lighthouse events, lifeboat stations, VE Day commemorations, RNLI SOS Week and other community radio activity.
Contest and DX activity
The club has always had a strong operating culture, from casual Friday-night radio through to major contest weekends.
Practical radio work
Antennas, towers, feeders, repairs, homebrew projects and station improvements are a major part of the club's identity.
The Mill Today
A proper home for radio
The Millhouse is more than a shack. It is the club base, operating station, workshop, training space and social hub, with room for members to operate, build, repair, test and learn together.
Operating Positions
Permanent station positions for HF, VHF, awards, nets, demonstrations and contest weekends.
Workshop
Practical space for repairs, antenna projects, feeder work, station maintenance and homebrew jobs.
Social Area
A relaxed Friday-night meeting place to talk radio, share ideas and enjoy a brew with other members.
Training
A base for informal help, demonstrations, mentoring and support for new or returning operators.
What We Do
Contests, events and getting on the air
Members are often active on HF and 2 metres on Friday evenings from 7pm onwards, with further activity on many weekends. The club covers normal operating, DX, contests, lighthouse and lifeboat events, commemorative stations, field days, portable weekends, antennas, construction and learning by doing.
GB2SL – Spurn Lighthouse
GB2HLS – Humber Lifeboat Station
VE Day Commemorations
CQ World Wide Contest
Field Days
Special Event Stations
GB2TC – Lighthouse Events
RNLI SOS Week
RSGB Contests
SPDX Contest
Portable Weekends
Club Outings
Timeline
A club with history and momentum
2010
Founded at Fort Paull
HFDXARC began with amateur radio activity, contesting and special-event work based around Fort Paull.
2010–2019
Events, contests and club growth
The club developed through special-event stations, portable activity, field days, construction work and regular operating.
June 2019
Moved to The Millhouse
The club relocated to Patrington and started building a permanent operating base for the future.
Today
Active at The Millhouse
Members continue to support contests, special events, training, Friday club nights, station building and practical radio projects.
New Members Welcome
Come along on a Friday night
Whether you are licensed, returning to amateur radio, a short wave listener or simply curious about the hobby, you are welcome to visit HFDXARC. We meet every Friday evening from 7pm onwards.
The Millhouse
Haven Road
Patrington
East Yorkshire
HU12 0PS
Patrington
East Yorkshire
HU12 0PS
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Club Contact
Contact the club
For club enquiries, membership questions or visiting on a Friday night, please contact the club secretary.
Mrs Sue Turnbull
Club Secretary · M6URG
HFDXARC welcomes licensed amateurs, short wave listeners and anyone interested in amateur radio.