Membership
Join HFDXARC
Why Join Humber Fortress DX Amateur Radio Club?
Amateur radio is more than a hobby. It is hands-on learning, technical discovery, friendship, operating experience, and being part of a community that keeps radio alive.
Why consider joining a radio club like HFDXARC?
One of the biggest advantages of joining an amateur radio club is the chance to connect with like-minded people who share your passion for radio, antennas, DX, contests, experimenting, and technical learning.
Club membership gives you access to experience that is difficult to find on your own. Members can exchange ideas, ask questions, learn from real station builds, take part in events, and develop practical operating skills in a friendly club environment.
Learn by Doing
Take part in practical radio work, antenna projects, contests, Field Day activities, station building, and technical problem solving.
Operate Real Stations
Gain experience using club equipment, working pile-ups, logging contacts, operating special event stations, and improving your confidence on the air.
Be Part of the Club
Enjoy club nights, social events, BBQs, Christmas meals, radio rallies, online meetings, and support from experienced members.
Beyond operating, membership provides access to a wealth of technical knowledge, shared experience, references, advice, and learning opportunities. The more you get involved, the more you gain.
It is more than just radio. It is a journey of discovery, friendship, learning, and building skills that can last a lifetime.
Membership Options
Choose the membership that suits you
HFDXARC offers different membership types depending on how you wish to support and take part in the Club.
Full Membership
Full membership gives you the strongest connection to the Club, including voting rights, access to the Club, and the ability to help shape its future.
- Full voting rights.
- Ability to stand for a committee post.
- Full access to members-only website areas and Club archives.
- Access to restricted members-only YouTube videos.
- Ability to post articles on the website.
- Ability to sell items through the website for a small donation to Club funds.
- Opportunity to take part in contests and Club events.
- First refusal for limited-seat events, including Spurn Point where places are restricted.
- Seven-days-a-week access to the Radio Club and use of Club equipment.
- Ability to loan spare equipment for up to 14 days at a time.
- Access to online video get-togethers when held during the week.
- Links to live-streamed Club events.
Half Membership
Half membership is for members who live outside the regional area of East Yorkshire and cannot regularly attend Club weekly or monthly meetings.
- No voting rights with this membership.
- Opportunity to request a place in contests or events run by the Club.
- Places at special events, such as GB2SL, are offered after full members have had first refusal.
- Full access to the website.
- Access to restricted members-only YouTube videos.
- Ability to sell items on the website for a small donation to Club funds.
- Access to online video get-togethers when held during the week.
- Links to live-streamed Club events.
Worldwide / Digital Membership
This membership is for radio amateurs around the world who wish to support HFDXARC but cannot be full or half members.
- Access to the website.
- Ability to visit the Club up to four times a year on Club nights or special events.
- Email updates when new content or videos are posted.
- Links to live-streamed events.
- Access to a digital monthly video meeting.
Membership Enquiry
Ask about joining HFDXARC
Please use the form below for membership enquiries and current membership prices.
How to fill this in
Fill in your name and email so the Club can reply. If you already hold an amateur radio callsign, enter it in the callsign box. If you do not have a callsign yet, enter NOCALL.
