{"id":45806,"date":"2026-02-20T11:28:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=45806"},"modified":"2026-02-20T12:16:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:16:24","slug":"news-for-england-south-east-22-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/all-regions\/region-9\/2026\/02\/20\/news-for-england-south-east-22-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News for England South East \u2013 22 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Andover Radio Amateur Club<\/strong> has a net on Sundays on 70.475MHz, starting at 11am. There is also a net on 145.275MHz on Mondays at 8pm. On Thursday, there is a net on GB7KT from 8pm. More details are available at arac.org.uk\u00a0 Mal, G8FHI mal.g8fhi@btinternet.com\u00a0 arac.org.uk<\/p>\n

Banbury Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on 144.5125MHz FM most evenings. For more information, visit banburyares.co.uk<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, 23 February, Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a meeting at Farnham Village Hall from 8pm. Visitors and new members are welcome. On Wednesday there will be a net, starting at 8pm\u00a0on 145.5625MHz.\u00a0<\/strong>bsars.org<\/p>\n

On Thursdays the Bittern DX Group<\/strong> has a net around 145.400MHz.<\/p>\n

Bracknell Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a net on Sundays on GB3BN from 5pm and on GB3AL from 5.30pm. On Wednesday, the Club meeting features a presentation by Mick Kelsey, G0MGK entitled Introduction to and Getting Started with FT8.<\/p>\n

Details of the Club\u2019s events and activities calendar are at g4bra.org.uk Martin Stead, 2E0XBZ, secretary@g4bra.org.uk<\/p>\n

On Thursday, Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a presentation on vintage broadcast radio. The meeting takes place in the clubhouse and via Zoom and starts at 8pm. All welcome.<\/p>\n

Details of the Society\u2019s events and activities are at badars.co.uk Geoff, G1GNQ 01376 325 429 secretary@badars.co.uk<\/p>\n

Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net via the GB7ZE repeater from 8pm on Wednesdays. For details on the meeting and all events visit bsars.co.uk secretary@bsars.co.uk<\/p>\n

Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society<\/strong> meets in its shack every Wednesday from 7pm. For more details, visit the Society\u2019s Facebook page. bratsqth.org\/brats\/homepage<\/p>\n

Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on Wednesday from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. For more information visit bdars.wordpress.com Steve, M0PEL, 07452 777908, M0PEL@gmail.com<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Burnham Beeches Radio Club<\/strong> has a Club net from 10.30am, starting on 145.500MHz before moving to 145.275MHz. On Saturdays, the Club net takes place from 4pm around 7.063MHz. Greg, G4EBY, ebytronics@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> hosts club nets every day of the week except Sunday. Members also meet at Rougham Tower Museum on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm.<\/p>\n

It is a small but very active club. Details can be found on the club\u2019s website at bsears.co.uk\u00a0 The club\u2019s general chat frequencies are 144.7375MHz FM and 433.400MHz FM. bsears.co.uk<\/p>\n

Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> meets every other Friday. Visit cdarc.org.uk\u00a0 for more information.<\/p>\n

Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a CW net on 144.060MHz on Sundays from 8pm. On Mondays, there is a CW net on 3542kHz from 7.30pm, followed at 8.15pm by GB2CW slow Morse on 3555kHz and QRS at 8.30pm. On Thursday, CW classes start at 7pm. For details, email morse2025@g0mwt.org.uk.<\/p>\n

Also on Thursday, Intermediate and Full licence training takes place at Danbury Village Hall between 7pm and 9pm. The course is aimed at candidates who wish to undertake revision and final exam preparation, face-to-face with the Society\u2019s experienced trainers.<\/p>\n

Sessions include typical exam questions and in-depth explanations of the answers. The trainers can also assist with specific areas of the syllabus where greater understanding of a topic may be needed, as well as tips and advice on best exam practice.<\/p>\n

Visit the Society\u2019s website for details of how to book a place and the contact details for the Training Coordinator John O\u2019Connell, M0JOC. g0mwt.org.uk\/training\/index.htm. g0mwt.org.uk<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a meeting at Ashley Green Memorial Hall. The agenda includes a talk by Guy, M0GUY on home construction techniques and 3D printing.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit g3mdg.org.uk\u00a0 Malcolm, G3ZNU 01494 890 840<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a Club night from 7.30pm. For details of the Club\u2019s events and activities, visit chippenhamradio.club \u00a0Brian Tanner, G6HUI 07722 242 741<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society<\/strong> 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<\/p>\n

Crawley Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> meets between 11am and 1pm on Sundays, and 2pm to 3.30pm on Fridays.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, 22 March there will be a talk on Global Navigation Satellite Systems with Mike, G0KAD. The meeting will start at 8pm and non-members are welcome.<\/p>\n

The Club is located at Hut 18, Tilgate Recreational Centre, Tilgate Forest, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5PH. For more information contact Stewart, G3YSX on 0772 006 8493. stewart@g3ysx.org.uk<\/p>\n

Cray Valley Radio Society<\/strong> meets\u00a0at the 1st<\/sup> Royal Eltham Scout HQ at the rear of\u00a061 to\u00a071 Southend\u00a0Crescent, Eltham\u00a0London, SE9 2SD\u00a0on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Visitors are always welcome.<\/p>\n

A face-to-face Foundation licence training course is being planned for two Saturdays in early Spring 2026. Go to cvrs.uk\u00a0 and click on the \u2018Training\u2019 tab to apply early. Courses are open to amateurs from other clubs.<\/p>\n

The Society\u2019s 2m net takes place on 145.350MHz on Sundays at 10am. On Friday, there is a net on 70.425MHz from 8pm. All amateurs, especially Foundation licence holders, are welcome to join in with these nets.<\/p>\n

Separate contacts with members\u00a0via\u00a0these nets\u00a0can\u00a0also\u00a0qualify for the Cray Valley Award Certificate. For more details visit cvrs.uk<\/p>\n

On Wednesdays, Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club<\/strong> has a net on 145.525MHz from 8pm. On Saturdays, the Club has a net on 51.55MHz FM from 8pm. cprec.org<\/p>\n

For details of events and activities organised by Darenth Valley Radio Society<\/strong>, email info@darenthvalleyrs.org.uk\u00a0 Phil, M0IMA<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Dorking and District Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on 3.772MHz SSB from 8.15am. There is also a daily net from Monday to Saturday on 144.775MHz FM from 10am.<\/p>\n

A club meeting takes place on Thursday. More details at ddrs.org.uk\/calendar or email ddrs.secretary@gmail.com. Sue, M6XUV, ddrs.secretary@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Dover Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has its weekly net on Sundays via the GB3KS repeater from 6.50pm. There is a club meeting on Thursday including a talk on grounding issues by Mac, G6NLZ. For more information visit darc.online\u00a0 publicity@darc.online<\/p>\n

Dunstable Downs Radio Club<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Based in Dunstable, the Club meets on the first and third Fridays of the month. To find out more, including how to join or attend a meeting, visit dunstabledownsradioclub.org Alex Gutsa, G0AGT, 0742 9834 888, alex.m7duo@gmail.com<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, East Kent Radio Society<\/strong> has a social evening including the Icom-IC 7300 MkII on show and a presentation by DARC on the Marconi weekend. chairman@g0ekr.org<\/p>\n

For details of all Edgware and District Radio Society<\/strong> events, visit g3efx.org.uk\u00a0 g0pqb25@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Every Sunday, Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on 145.400MHz from 10am. On Wednesday, there is an open net via the GB3PO repeater from 7.30pm. Mark, M5BOP, fdarsradiosociety@gmail.com<\/p>\n

For details of Guildford and District Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, visit gdrs.net\u00a0 sec.gdrs@virginmedia.com<\/p>\n

On Tuesday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> will be meeting from 7pm at William Morris School Annex, W6 8RB. For more information visit m0xhs.uk\/events\u00a0 info@m0xhs.uk<\/p>\n

Harlow and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s club meeting on Tuesday starts at 9.30am. On Wednesday there is a net on 145.425MHz from 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

On Friday, there is a club meeting from 7.30pm. Visitors and new members are welcome. g6ut.com<\/p>\n

Harwell Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net via the GB3DI repeater from 3.30pm on Sundays. There are virtual coffee shop events via Zoom at 7.30pm on Mondays, and on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.30am via Zoom. There is a club net on Wednesday at 3.30pm on 7.150 or 3.710MHz.<\/p>\n

On Friday, a Real Coffee Shop event begins at Millet\u2019s Farm caf\u00e9 at 10.30am. A net takes place on Friday from 8.30pm on 1.846 or 3.710MHz. There is a net on 145.4125MHz on Saturday from 3.30pm. g3pia.net\u00a0 secretary@g3pia.net<\/p>\n

Hastings Electronics and Radio Club\u00a0<\/strong>holds a daily simplex net on 144.575MHz at 10am. A CW net is held on Mondays at 8pm\u00a0on 144.575MHz. Non-members are welcome.<\/p>\n

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 CW, FM and SSB. Non-members are welcome to visit.<\/p>\n

Occasionally, the Club meets on Saturdays around 1pm. As the details vary each week, please visit hastings-electronics-radio-club.com\u00a0 on Wednesday mornings to view up-to-date information about the location and time of the meeting. Contact Richard via herc.hastings@gmail.com<\/p>\n

For details of Hilderstone Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, email secretary@g0hrs.org<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Horsham Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a net on 3.722MHz from 10am. On Tuesdays the net moves to 144.725MHz from 9.30pm. harc.org.uk<\/p>\n

Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s meeting on Thursday features a presentation by Philip Nichols on RAF Upwood in Cambridgeshire from 1916 to the present day. Mervyn, G4KLE huntingdonshirears@outlook.com<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Isle of Wight Radio Society<\/strong> has a C4FM net via GB7PO from 8pm. On Tuesdays, there is a joint club net via the GB3IW repeater from 7.30pm. On Thursdays at 8pm there is another net via the GB3IW repeater. On Fridays, the G3SKY net begins at 7pm. Foundation and Intermediate licence training is available at meetings. iowrs.org<\/p>\n

Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a net on Sundays on 433.575MHz from 7pm. Tuesday sees a net on 145.475MHz from 7pm. The Club meets on Thursdays from 7.30pm. The final net of the week is on Friday on 51.490MHz from 7pm. secretary@ldparc.co.uk<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a digital net on Brandmeister DMR Talk Group 23511. Thursday sees an FM net from 8pm on 144.725MHz.<\/p>\n

On Friday, there will be a Zoom meeting from 8pm. David Priest, M0VIUD 07850 120180, secretary@lefars.org.uk<\/p>\n

The Martello Tower Group<\/strong> has a net every Sunday at 8pm via the GB3CE repeater. On Mondays, the net via the GB3CL repeater begins at 8pm. martellotowergroup.com<\/p>\n

Medway Amateur Receiving and Transmitting Society<\/strong> nets take place each weekday from 9.30am on 144.650MHz. Roger, G0NRL, g0nrl@yahoo.com<\/p>\n

On Friday, Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> is having a social evening at the Millfield Suite, Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill from 7.30pm. progsec@midsussexars.org.uk, midsussexars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> is operating Thinking Day on the Air station GB0MKG for Milton Keynes Girlguiding today, 22 February.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, 23 February\u00a0members hear an Aspidistra talk by David, G8UOD. The Society\u2019s regular coffee and chat meeting via Zoom takes place on Fridays from 10.30am. Brendan, G8IXK, 07803 192 604<\/p>\n

At its meeting on Wednesday, Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a talk by Mark, M0CUK on the RSGB\u2019s LoRa balloon challenge.<\/p>\n

The meeting starts at 7.30pm in Acland Memorial Hall, Cold Ash. Rob, G4LMW 07970 885614\u00a0 g4lmw@btconnect.com<\/p>\n

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a meeting at CNS School on Wednesday at 7.30pm. The Club\u2019s regular Contest Net takes place on Friday from 9pm on 145.250MHz. For details of events, visit norfolkamateurradio.org<\/p>\n

North Kent Radio Society<\/strong> has a review of the local repeater at 7.30pm on Tuesday. andyfribbens@btinternet.com<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Reading and District Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a Club net on 70.425MHz immediately following the GB2RS News.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, the Club\u2019s meeting starts at 8pm and includes a photo contest loosely based on amateur radio and hosted by Ace, G0ACE. The event is at the 2nd<\/sup> Woodley Scout Group\u2019s building in Vauxhall Park, Woodley. For details of the Club\u2019s events and activities, visit radarc.org<\/p>\n

Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on 1.985MHz at 7pm each Monday evening. On Thursday there is a natter night and radio operation evening. More details can be found at sadars.co.uk\u00a0 g8oud@icloud.com<\/p>\n

Silverthorn Radio Club<\/strong> has a Club meeting on Friday from 8pm. colin.carter@btinternet.com<\/p>\n

On Tuesdays from 2pm, Southdown Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net around 7.100MHz. On Wednesday at 12.15pm there is a caf\u00e9 meeting, followed by a net on GB3ZX from 2.30pm. sars.club<\/p>\n

Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a club sked 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,\u00a0145.450MHz. More information can be found at sadars.com<\/p>\n

Surrey Electronics Makers and Radio Club<\/strong> will be discussing 3D designs for project enclosures at its meeting on Wednesday from 8pm. Graham Smith, G4NMD 07923 574659.<\/p>\n

Surrey Radio Contact Club<\/strong> 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 net on 3.710MHz at 9am. On Tuesday, a net on 51.55MHz starts at 8pm.<\/p>\n

The Wednesday net is on 28.078MHz at 10am. On Thursday from 8pm, there is a net on 70.30MHz. On Friday, a D-Star net on 144.6125MHz starts at 7.30pm, followed by a net on 145.35MHz at 8pm. John, G3MCX, 020 8688 3322<\/p>\n

On Thursday, Sutton & Cheam Radio Society<\/strong> has a talk on Mills on the Air by Lyndsay Latimer, M6YMB. For details of all the Society\u2019s events, visit scrs.org.uk secretary@scrs.org.uk<\/p>\n

For details of Thames Amateur Radio Group<\/strong>\u2019s activities and events, visit thamesarg.org.uk Andrew Atkinson, M0IXY, secretary@thamesarg.org.uk<\/p>\n

Visit wkars.org.uk\u00a0 for details of West Kent Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events and activities. Phil, G3MGQ secretary@wkars.org.uk<\/p>\n

On Friday from 8pm, Whitton Amateur Radio Group<\/strong> has a club night including HF and VHF operating. For more information visit warg.dreamhosters.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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