News for England South-East – 19 October 2025
Banbury Amateur Radio Society has a net on 144.5125MHz FM most evenings. For more information visit banburyares.co.uk.
On Wednesday, Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society has its net, starting at 8pm, on 145.5625MHz. bsars.org
On Thursdays the Bittern DX Group has a net around 145.400MHz.
On Sundays, Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a net via the GB3BN repeater from 5pm and via the GB3AL repeater from 5.30pm. On Wednesday there is a talk by John Jacobs entitled ‘My Travels with High Frequency’. Martin Stead, 2E0XBZ, secretary@g4bra.org.uk
On Tuesday from 8pm, Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society has a club net on 145.375MHz FM and Zoom. All are welcome. For more details email secretary@badars.co.uk
Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society has a club net via the GB7ZE repeater from 8pm every Wednesday. More information is available at bsars.co.uk secretary@bsars.co.uk
Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society meets in its shack every Wednesday from 7pm. For more details, visit the Society’s Facebook page. bratsqth.org/brats/homepage
Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society holds its regular net starting on 145.500MHz from 9pm on both Wednesday and Friday. For more information visit bdars.wordpress.com Steve, M0PEL, 07452 777908, M0PEL@gmail.com
On Sundays, Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a Club net from 10.30am starting on 145.500MHz before moving to 145.275MHz. Tomorrow, the 20th, at 8pm, the Club has its first construction evening. On Saturdays there is a Club net from 4pm around 7.063MHz. More information is available on the Club’s website. Greg, G4EBY, ebytronics@gmail.com
Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society hosts club nets every day of the week except Sunday. Members also meet at Rougham Tower Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. It is a small but very active club. Details can be found on the club’s website at bsears.co.uk The club’s general chat frequencies are 144.7375MHz FM and 433.400MHz FM. bsears.co.uk
Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club has meetings every other Friday. See cdarc.org.uk for more information.
On Sundays, Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a CW net on 144.060MHz from 8pm. On Monday, there will be a CW net on 3542kHz from 7.30pm, followed at 8.15pm by GB2CW slow Morse on 3555kHz and QRS at 8.30pm. The Society holds an open net on Tuesday from 8pm. On Thursday there will be CW classes via Microsoft Teams from 7pm. g0mwt.org.uk
On Wednesday, Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society has a data modes workshop at Ashley Green Memorial Hall. Malcolm, G3ZNU on 01494 890 840
On Tuesday, Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club has its club night from 7.30pm. g3vre.org.uk
Also on Tuesday, Colchester Radio Amateurs Club has open nets on 433.400MHz from 7pm, and on 1.920MHz LSB from 8pm. Wednesday sees an open net around 145.350MHz from 7pm. On Thursday, there will be an open net on 3.685MHz from 7pm. On Friday, there will be an open DX net on 14.125MHz with assist on 145.350MHz from 2.30pm. Garry, M0MGP secretary@g3c0.uk
On Sundays, Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets on 145.4MHz from 11am and on 3.7MHz from 5pm. Wednesday sees a net around 70.425MHz from 9pm. secretary@catsradio.org.uk
Crawley Amateur Radio Club meets from 11am on Sundays, and 8pm on Wednesdays. For more information contact Stewart, G3YSX on 0772 006 8493.
Crawley Amateur Radio Club warmly invites you to its Amateur Radio Open Day on Saturday the 25th of October. The event will include live demonstrations of radio equipment and digital modes, interactive activities for all ages, conversation with Club members and opportunities to make contacts. The Open Day is for anyone with an interest in technology, communication or learning new skills. Drop in any time from 11am to 4pm at Crawley Amateur Radio Club, Tilgate Park, Crawley. No booking is required. For more information, visit carc.org.uk
Cray Valley Radio Society meets at the 1st Royal Eltham Scout HQ at the rear of 61 to 71 Southend Crescent, Eltham London, SE9 2SD on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Visitors are always welcome. A face-to-face Foundation licence training course is being planned for two Saturdays in early Spring 2026. Go to cvrs.uk and click on the ‘Training’ tab to apply early. Courses are open to amateurs from other clubs. Cray Valley’s 2m and 4m FM nets take place on 145.350MHz on Sundays at 10am and on Fridays at 8pm on 70.425MHz. A Top Band net is held on the first Monday of the month around 1.905MHz, beginning using SSB and then moving to AM. All amateurs, especially Foundation licence holders, are always welcome to join in with these nets. Separate contacts with members via these nets can also qualify for the Cray Valley Award Certificate. For more details visit cvrs.uk
On Wednesdays, Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a net on 145.525MHz from 8pm. On Saturdays, the Club has a net on 51.55MHz FM from 8pm. cprec.org
Darenth Valley Radio Society’s meeting on Wednesday features a review of the Yaesu FTdx101D by John, M7KPU. For information on the Society’s events and activities, visit darenthvalleyrs.org.uk Phil, M0IMA, info@darenthvalleyrs.org.uk
On Sundays, Dorking and District Radio Society has a net on 3.772MHz SSB from 8.15am and a net each day from Monday to Saturday on 144.775MHz FM at 10am. Sue, M6XUV, ddrs.secretary@gmail.com
Dover Amateur Radio Club members are taking part in the annual JOTA event which ends today, the 19th. The Club has its weekly net on Sundays via the GB3KS repeater from 6.50pm. For more information visit darc.online
Dunstable Downs Radio Club offers a welcoming environment for both newcomers and experienced radio enthusiasts. From technical presentations and training sessions to field events and international contacts, the Club provides opportunities to learn, share and connect. Based in Dunstable, the Club meets regularly on the first and third Friday of the month. To find out more, including how to join or attend a meeting, visit dunstabledownsradioclub.org Contact: Alex Gutsa, G0AGT, 0742 9834 888, alex.m7duo@gmail.com
Edgware and District Radio Society has a social meeting on Thursday. Steve Slater, G0PQB, g0pqb25@gmail.com
Every Sunday, Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.400MHz from 10am. Tomorrow, the 20th, there is a meeting with a guest speaker at 7.30pm in Broadway House. On Wednesday, there is an open net via the GB3PO repeater from 7.30pm. Mark, M5BOP, secretary@fdars.org.uk
On Wednesday, Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society will be meeting from 7pm at William Morris School Annex, W6 8RB. For more information visit m0xhs.uk/events info@m0xhs.uk
Harlow and District Amateur Radio Society’s Tuesday club meeting starts at 9.30am. Visitors and new members are welcome. Wednesday sees a net on 145.425MHz from 7.30pm. On Friday the weekly club meeting is from 7.30pm. Visitors and new members are welcome. g6ut.com
Hastings Electronics and Radio Club holds a daily simplex net on 144.575MHz at 10am. A CW net is held on Mondays at 8pm on 144.575MHz. Non-members are welcome. On Wednesdays, usually at 1pm, members meet up at various locations in the area for an afternoon of portable radio on the air on both HF and VHF bands using SSB, CW and FM voice. Non-members are welcome to visit. Occasionally, the Club meets on Saturdays around 1pm. As the details vary each week, please visit hastings-electronics-radio-club.com on Wednesday mornings to view up-to-date information about the location and time of the meeting. Contact Richard via herc.hastings@gmail.com
Hilderstone Radio Society has its fortnightly club meeting on Thursday. secretary@g0hrs.org
On Sundays, Horsham Amateur Radio Club has a net on 3.722MHz from 10am. On Tuesdays the net moves to 144.725MHz from 9.30pm. On Saturdays, the net takes place via the GB3WS repeater from 9.30pm. harc.org.uk
On Sundays, the Isle of Wight Radio Society has a C4FM net via GB7PO from 8pm. On Tuesday, there will be a joint club event via the GB3IW repeater from 7.30pm. On Thursday, at 8pm, there is another net via the GB3IW repeater. On Friday a net via the G3SKY repeater begins at 7pm. Foundation and Intermediate licence training is available at meetings. iowrs.org
For details of Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club’s events calendar, visit ivarc.org.uk secretary@ivarc.org.uk
On Tuesday, Leiston Amateur Radio Club is meeting at the Waterloo Centre from 7.30pm. nigel.flatman@yahoo.com
On Wednesday, Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has a net on Brandmeister DMR Talk Group 23511. Thursday sees a net from 8pm on 144.725MHz FM. David Priest, M0VIUD 07850 120180, secretary@lefars.org.uk
Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays on 433.575MHz from 7pm. Tuesday sees a net on 145.475MHz from 7pm. The Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm. The final net of the week is on Friday on 51.490MHz from 7pm. secretary@ldparc.co.uk
The Martello Tower Group has a net night every Sunday at 8pm via the GB3CE repeater. On Mondays, a net via the GB3CL repeater begins at 8pm. martellotowergroup.com
Medway Amateur Receiving and Transmitting Society nets take place each weekday from 9.30am on 144.650MHz. Roger, G0NRL, g0nrl@yahoo.com
On Friday, Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a social evening at Millfield Suite, Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill from 7.30pm. For more information visit midsussexars.org.uk progsec@midsussexars.org.uk
On Friday, Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society has a coffee and chat meeting via Zoom from 10.30am. Brendan, G8IXK, 07803 192604
On Wednesday, Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society will hear a talk on Islands on the Air by Rob, G4LMW. g4lmw@btconnect.com
Norfolk Amateur Radio Club meets at CNS School from 7pm on Wednesday. The Club’s regular Contest Net takes place on Friday from 9pm on 145.250MHz. Chris Danby, G0DWV, 01603 898 308, cmdanby@btinternet.com
On Thursday, Reading and District Amateur Radio Club has its ‘autumn grand junk sale’ from 8pm. radarc.org
On Thursday, Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is having a social evening and operating session. David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757 or g8uod@icloud.com
Silverthorn Radio Club meets every Friday at 8pm at Friday Hall, 56 Friday Hall East, Chingford, E4 6JT. Colin, 2E1FQE, colin.carter@btinternet.com
On Wednesday, Southampton Amateur Radio Club members meet via Zoom. The login details are available on request. Andy, G4MYS via gb3shsu@gmail.com
Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society meets every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm at Stevenage Resource Centre, Chells Way, Stevenage, SG2 0LT. Refreshments are provided. A club sked is held at 8pm on the 80m band each Friday close to 3.726MHz. On the last Friday of each month a 2m sked takes place on, or close to, 145.450MHz. More information can be found at sadars.com
Surrey Radio Contact Club meets on the first and third Mondays of the month, except on Bank Holidays. On Sundays, the club has a net on 1.905MHz from 9.30am. On Monday there is a club net from 3.710MHz LSB at 9am. On Tuesday, there is a net on 51.55MHz from 8pm. The Wednesday net is on 28.078MHz JS8 from 10am. On Thursday, the net is on 70.30MHz from 8pm. Friday sees a D-Star net on 144.6125MHz from 7.30pm and an FM net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. John, G3MCX, 020 8688 3322
Surrey Electronics Makers and Radio Club meets on Wednesday at 7pm to hear a talk by Colin, G4EML from Langstone Design on GNU radio and Langstone projects. Graham Smith, G4NMD 079234 574659
Thames Amateur Radio Group members are taking part in the annual JOTA event which ends today, the 19th. On Friday, the group runs a net on the GB3DA repeater or, if unavailable, on 145.300MHz. secretary@thamesarg.org.uk
For details of West Kent Amateur Radio Society’s events and activities, visit wkars.org.uk Phil, G3MGQ secretary@wkars.org.uk
On Friday, Whitton Amateur Radio Group hosts its club night, with HF and VHF operating, from 8pm. For more information visit warg.dreamhosters.com
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