{"id":46547,"date":"2026-03-20T11:08:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T11:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=46547"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T11:08:49","slug":"news-for-england-south-east-22-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/all-regions\/region-9\/2026\/03\/20\/news-for-england-south-east-22-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News for England South East \u2013 22 March 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.<\/p>\n

Club night on Tuesday at Wildhern Village Hall starts at 7.30pm. On Thursday, there is a net on GB7KT from 8pm.<\/p>\n

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 March, Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a meeting at Farnham Village Hall, where there will be a surplus equipment sale from 8pm. Visitors and new members are welcome.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday there is 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 includes a talk by Mike Gathergood, G4KFK on Commercial HF Radio.<\/p>\n

Details of the Club\u2019s events and activities are available at g4bra.org.uk\u00a0 Martin Stead, 2E0XBZ, secretary@g4bra.org.uk<\/p>\n

Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s meeting on Thursday is in the clubhouse and on Zoom from 8pm and includes a presentation on antenna modelling. All are welcome.<\/p>\n

For more information visit 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 more details visit bsars.co.uk secretary@bsars.co.uk<\/p>\n

Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society<\/strong> meets in its shack every Wednesday from 7pm. Visit the Society\u2019s Facebook page to find out more. bratsqth.org\/brats\/homepage<\/p>\n

Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s net on Wednesday is 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. It is a small but very active club. Details can be found on the club\u2019s website at bsears.co.uk<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday there is a club open net on 3756kHz from 8pm. On Thursday, CW classes start at 7pm.<\/p>\n

For details, email morse2025@g0mwt.org.uk \u00a0g0mwt.org.uk\/training\/index.htm. g0mwt.org.uk<\/p>\n

Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s meeting on Wednesday at Ashley Green Memorial Hall features a talk by Terry, G4UEM on the Clansman series of military radios.<\/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> members hear a talk by Richard, M1EZW on 136 and 472kHz operating. The meeting starts at 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

Visit chippenhamradio.club\u00a0 for more information. \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

The Club meets 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 from 7pm. Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome.<\/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.<\/p>\n

All amateurs, especially Foundation licence holders, are welcome to join in with nets. 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 Darenth Valley Radio Society<\/strong>‘s events and activities, 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

On Thursday, the club meeting at Quaker\u2019s Meeting Hall is a practical evening. More details are available at ddrs.org.uk\/calendar\u00a0 Sue, M6XUV, ddrs.secretary@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Dover Amateur Radio Club<\/strong>\u2019s rally at Eastry Village Hall takes place today, 22 March. The Club net on GB3KS begins at 6.50pm today. There is a Club meeting on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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

East Kent Radio Society<\/strong> has a club net on Wednesday on 145.450MHz from 7pm. Wednesday is also part two of Dennis Goodwin\u2019s talk entitled \u2018Dennis Who?\u2019.<\/p>\n

For details of the Society events and activities, email chairman@g0ekr.org\u00a0 chairman@g0ekr.org<\/p>\n

For details of Edgware and District Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s 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,\u00a0 fdarsradiosociety@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Guildford and District Radio Society<\/strong> has a talk on AM radio in the 1960s at its meeting on Friday. For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit gdrs.net\u00a0 sec.gdrs@virginmedia.com<\/p>\n

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

There is a club net on Wednesday at 3.30pm on 7.150 or 3.710MHz. On Friday, there is a net from 8.30pm on 1846 or 3710kHz.<\/p>\n

A net on 145.4125MHz on Saturday starts at 3.30pm. g3pia.net\u00a0 secretary@g3pia.net<\/p>\n

Hastings Electronics and Radio Club<\/strong>\u00a0holds 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.<\/p>\n

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> holds its AGM on Thursday. 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.<\/p>\n

On Thursdays at 8pm there is another net via the GB3IW repeater. On Fridays, the G3SKY net begins at 7pm.<\/p>\n

Foundation and Intermediate licence training is available at meetings. iowrs.org<\/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

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.<\/p>\n

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

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

Mid Herts RAYNET<\/strong> is always looking for volunteers to join a dedicated team to assist in the smooth running of the group and local supported events. So, if you are already a licensed radio amateur, or are studying to become one, and can volunteer a few hours each month, please get in touch.<\/p>\n

This is your chance to use your hobby and give back to the community. If you would like to be involved, please contact Keith Batchelor via email at keithbatchelor10@gmail.com<\/p>\n

For details of Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, visit mkars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has its AGM in the Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill on Friday from 7.30pm. progsec@midsussexars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s meeting on Wednesday features a talk by Andrew, M7SHK on RSGB LoRa from space. g4lmw@btconnect.com<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Norfolk Amateur Radio Club<\/strong>\u2019s meeting starts at 7.30pm and includes a presentation by Michael, VA3MW on FLEX radio.<\/p>\n

The Club\u2019s regular Contest Net takes place on Friday from 9pm on 145.250MHz. For details of events, visit norfolkamateurradio.org<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Reading and District Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a Club net on 70.425MHz immediately following the GB2RS News. There is a Club net on Tuesday on 70.425MHz from 8.30pm.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, a junk sale takes place at the 2nd<\/sup> Woodley Scout Group Hut. For details of the Club\u2019s events and activities, visit radarc.org<\/p>\n

Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> is having a video evening on Thursday. Find out more 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

Tomorrow, 23 March, Southgate Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a net on 430.8625MHz between 8pm and 9pm.\u00a0 g0rpm@hotmail.co.uk<\/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.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Surrey Radio Contact Club<\/strong> meets on the first and third Mondays of the month, except on Bank Holidays.<\/p>\n

On Sundays, the Club has a net on 1.905MHz from 9.30am. Every 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

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

Information on West Kent Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events and activities can be found at wkars.org.uk\u00a0 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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