News for England South-East – 27 April 2025
Aylesbury Vale Radio Society usually meet on the third Wednesday of each month at The Dog House from 8pm. For more details visit avrs.org.uk
Banbury Amateur Radio Society has a net on 144.5125MHz FM most evenings. Members have a club night on Wednesday from 7pm. For more information visit banburyares.co.uk
On Monday, Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society will meet at Farnham Village Hall where there will be a surplus equipment sale starting at 8pm. All are welcome. On Wednesday there is a net, starting at 8pm, on 145.5625MHz. bsars.org
On Thursdays, the Bittern DX Club has a net around 145.400MHz. On Thursday, there is a club meeting at The Spread Eagle from 7.30pm. All are welcome.
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 net from 145.375MHz FM from 8pm. On the first Friday of the month there is a 40m net LSB from 12pm. Martin Stead, 2E0XBZ, secretary@g4bra.org.uk
On Tuesday, Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society have a general Natter Night from 8pm. The Club net will also take place on 145.375MHz as well as on Zoom. For details contact secretary@badars.co.uk
Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society has a club net on GB3ES from 8pm every Wednesday. On Saturday there is a club meeting at 10am at Brede, Rye, TN31 6EH. For more information visit bsars.co.uk secretary@bsars.co.uk
Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society meets in its shack every Wednesday from 7pm. The Society has a net via the GB3DA repeater on Thursdays. bratsqth.org/brats/homepage
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society has a net starting on 145.500MHz then QSY from 9pm. For more information visit bdars.wordpress.com, Andy, G4WGZ, 01689 878 089
On Sundays, Burnham Beeches Radio Club have a VHF Club net from 10.30am starting on 145.500MHz, then QSY to 145.275MHz. The club usually meet on the first and third Monday of the month. On Saturday there will be an HF 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 meets at Rougham Tower Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. It is a small but very active club. There are club nets every day of the week except Sunday. Details can be found on the club’s website. The club’s general chat frequencies are 144.7375MHz FM and 433.400MHz FM. bsears.co.uk
Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club have meetings every other Friday. The next meeting / presentation will take place on the 9 May. cdarc.org.uk
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. Tuesday sees an open net via the GB3ER repeater from 8pm. On Thursday there will be CW classes via Skype from 7pm. g0mwt.org.uk
On Tuesday, Chelsea Pensioners Radio Club has a net on 145.375MHz from 2pm. Mike Hall, GB4CP, 07970 724 105
On Tuesday, Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club has an HF op with M0PLS. For more information visit chippenhamradio.club
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 from 8pm on Wednesdays. Talks are held once a month on a Wednesday evening. On Wednesday 21 May, the club will be holding a foxhunt. Non-members are welcome and admission will be free. The activity will take place from 8pm at Hut 18, Tilgate Recreational Centre, Tilegate Forest, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 5PH For more information contact Stewart, G3YSX on 0772 006 8493.
Cray Valley Radio Society’s 2m and 4m FM nets are held on 145.350MHz on Sundays at 10am, and on 70.425MHz on Fridays at 8pm. A top band net is held on the first Monday of the month around 1.905MHz. The net begins using SSB and then moves to AM. All amateurs, especially Foundation licence holders, are welcome to join in. On Wednesday, there is a Club meeting from 8m. Due to circumstances beyond the Society’s control, Cray Valley’s usual website address is not operational until further notice. A temporary website is now up and running in the interim. Please apply or contact CVRS via cvrs.uk only.
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
On Sundays, Darenth Valley Radio Society meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Crockenhill Village Hall from 8pm. They also have a net on 145.475MHz at 8am. Phil, M0IMA, m0ima@btinternet.com
Dorking and District Radio Society has a net each day from Monday to Saturday on 144.775MHz FM at 10am. On Sundays there is a net on 3.772MHz SSB from 8.15am. On Tuesday, there will be a talk entitled ‘History and CW in Essex’ by Colin Berry, M0GXV. Sue, M6XUV, ddrs.secretary@gmail.com
Dover Amateur Radio Club hold their club meetings on Thursdays from 6.45pm at St Peter and Paul Church Hall, Minnis Lane, Dover, CT17 0RG. For more information visit darc.online
Edgware and District Radio Society meet the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 8pm. . g0pqb25@gmail.com
Essex Ham has a net on Monday via GB3DA, from 8pm, with chatroom and audio feed at essexham.net Pete, M0PSX, news@essexham.co.uk
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club will hold a club night on Wednesday. Contact Andrew G0AMS, 01329 221937, af.sinclair@btinternet.com
On Sundays, Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.400MHz from 10am. Meetings take place on the first, third and fifth Mondays of the month. Wednesday sees an open net via the GB??H repeater from 7.30pm. Mark, M5BOP, secretary@fdars.org.uk
Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society meet every Tuesday evening at Elim Pentecostal Church, Ryburn Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AZ from 7pm. The club is launching the ‘HADARS Training Academy’ which is now available via the club website hadars.org.uk The Academy features a new online Foundation licence training course, free to access for anyone looking to gain their amateur radio licence. george.townend@btinternet.com
On Sunday the 27th of April, Harlow and District Amateur Radio Society have a stall at the Foxton Rally. On Monday, there will be club meeting. Wednesday sees a net on 145.425MHz from 7.30pm. On Friday, the Society has a Club meeting from 7.30pm and visitors and new members are welcome. secretary@g6ut.com
Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society have a Club night at William Morris School Annex W6 8RB from 7pm.
Hastings Electronics and Radio Club holds a daily net on the GB3ES repeater at 10am. A CW net is held on Monday evenings at 8pm on 144.575MHz. The CW net is aimed at anyone new to CW or wishing to refresh their CW skills. Non-members are welcome. The net is followed by general conversation. 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. 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 have a Club meeting on Thursday. For more information visit g0hrs.org
On Sundays, the Isle of Wight Radio Society has a net via GB7PO and GB7MT from 8pm. The Society has a net from Monday to Friday via the GB3IW repeater from 6.15am. On Tuesday, the Society takes part in the Bramble Net via the GB3IW repeater from 7.30pm. On Thursday, there is another net via the GB3IW repeater, followed by a Zoom meeting from 8pm. On Fridays, members meet at Haylands Farm, Ryde. Foundation and Intermediate licence training is available at meetings. iowrs.org
Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club meet every other Friday. Next Friday will be a club meeting from 8pm. For more information visit ivarc.org.uk Martyn, 2E0OGR, secretary@ivarc.org.uk
Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has a net on Wednesday from 8pm on Brandmeister DMR Talk Group 23511. Thursday sees a net from 8pm on 144.725MHz FM. On Friday there is a meeting at All Saints House, including VHF Night on the Air and club call G4ONP. David, M0VIUD 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
Maidenhead and District Amateur Radio Club meets at the Friends Meeting House, 14 West Street, Maidenhead SL6 6RL. For more information visit madarc.org Neil, G0SVN, 07740 702 000, neil@savin.org
The Martello Tower Group has a net night every Monday evening at 8pm via the GB3CL repeater. On Sundays, the Group has a net via the GB3CE repeater from 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
Mid Herts RAYNET is looking for suitable volunteers to join their team to assist in the smooth running of the group and local supported events. Licenced radio amateurs, or those studying to become one, who can volunteer a few hours each month, are invited to get in touch. For more information see www.Midhertsraynet.co.uk/JoinUs. Keith Batchelor, keithbatchelor10@gmail.com.
On Friday, Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society will ‘Meet the committee’ at Millfield Suite at the rear of Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill from 7.30pm. Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, progsec@midsussexars.org.uk or via middsussexars.org.uk
On Monday, Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society has an operating night – ‘Have a go at CW’. On Friday, the club meets via Zoom for coffee and chat from 10.30am. Contact Brendan, G8IXK 07803 192 604
Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month usually at 7.30pm at Acland Hall, Hermitage Road, Cold Ash, RG18 9JH. Check the website for updates nadars.org.uk Rob, G4LMW, g4lmw@btconnect.com
On Monday, Norfolk Amateur Radio Club have a GB2CW Slow Morse (15-20WPM) from 11am. Monday also sees a net on GB3NB from 7pm. The club has a GB2CW Slow Morse (18-20WPM) with Phil, G4LPP via Zoom on Tuesdays from 3pm. On Wednesday, there is a meeting at the CNS school from 7pm. Thursdays see GB2CW Slow Morse on GB3NB 145.6252 (25-30WPM) with Malcolm, G3PDH. On Friday from 7.30pm, they have GB2CW Beginners Slow Morse on GB3NB with Roger, G3LDI. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, 01603 898 308, cmdanby@btinternet.com
On Thursday, Reading and District Amateur Radio Club has a in person construction evening from 8pm – venue to be decided. For up to date information, visit radarc.org
Shefford and District Radio Society’s regular nets are held on Mondays on 1.985MHz LSB from 7pm, and on Wednesdays via GB3PI from 8pm. On Thursdays, the club meet at The Community Hall, 60 High Street, Shefford, Beds SG17 5AX. David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757 or g8uod@icloud.com
Silverthorn Radio Club meet every Friday evening from 7.30pm at Friday Hall, 56 Friday Hall East, Chingford E4 6JT.
On Wednesday, Southdown Amateur Radio Society is having a café meeting at 12.15pm. This will be followed by a net via the GB3ZX repeater from 2pm. sars.club
Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm at Stevenage Resource Centre, Chells Way, Stevenage, SG2 0LT. Refreshments will be provided. A club sked is held at 8pm on the 80m band each Friday close to 3.726MHz. The last Friday of each month a 2m sked takes place on or close to 145.450MHz, to encourage VHF activity, and to assist those who are new to the hobby. The club operates using the callsign G3SAD and all are welcome to join in, regardless of club membership. More information can be found at sadars.com
Surrey Radio Contact Club meet on the first and third Mondays of the month, except on bank holidays. On Sundays, the club has a net on 1.905MHz at 9.30am. On Monday there is a club net from 3.710MHz LSB at 9am. Later on Monday there is a ‘Chat, fix-it, skills session’ with G8MNY at St Paul’s from 7.45pm. Tuesday, there is a net on 51.55MHz from 8pm. The net on Wednesday is on 28.078MHz JS8 from 10am. On Thursday, the net is on 70.30MHz from 8pm. Friday sees a net on 144.6125MHz from 7.30pm and an FM net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. John, G3MCX, 020 8688 3322
Verulam Amateur Radio Club have a club meeting on Monday the 28th of April with the theme ‘Meshtastic / MeshCore’ with Andy Kirby. verulam-arc.org.uk
West Kent Amateur Radio Society has regular weekly nets. Details of these, and other club information, can be found at wkars.org.uk Phil, G3MGQ secretary@wkars.org.uk
Whitton Amateur Radio Group meet every Friday for ‘HF / VHF on the air’ from 8pm. Contact Ian, G0OFN 079 5620 3495 warg.dreamhosters.com
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