{"id":49924,"date":"2026-08-21T11:42:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=49924"},"modified":"2026-08-21T11:42:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:42:43","slug":"news-for-england-south-east-23-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/all-regions\/region-9\/2026\/08\/21\/news-for-england-south-east-23-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News for England South East \u2013 23 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Andover Radio Amateur Club<\/a> <\/strong>has a net on Sundays on 70.475MHz, starting at 11am.<\/p>\n

There is also a net on 145.275MHz on Mondays at 8pm. From 8pm on Thursday, there is a net on GB7KT.<\/p>\n

More details are available at arac.org.uk <\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Mal, G8FHI, mal.g8fhi@btinternet.com<\/p>\n

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

Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a regular net on Wednesdays at 8pm on 145.5625MHz.<\/p>\n

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

Bracknell Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a net on Sundays on GB3BN from 5pm. There is also a net on Tuesday from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Details of the Club\u2019s events and activities are available at g4bra.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@g4bra.org.uk<\/p>\n

Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has an operating evening on Thursday from 8pm at the clubhouse and via Zoom. All welcome.<\/p>\n

Contact: Geoff, G1GNQ, 01376 325 429, secretary@badars.co.uk<\/p>\n

For details of all Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, visit bsars.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@bsars.co.uk<\/p>\n

Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society<\/a><\/strong> meets in its shack every Wednesday from 7pm.<\/p>\n

Visit the Society\u2019s Facebook page to find out more.<\/p>\n

Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a> <\/strong>has a net on Wednesday from 9pm on 145.500MHz, then QSY.<\/p>\n

Contact: m0pel@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Burnham Beeches Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a Club net on Sundays from 10.30am, starting on 145.500MHz before moving to 145.275MHz. On Saturday there is a net on 7.063MHz from 4pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: Greg, G4EBY, ebytronics@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> hosts club nets every day from Monday to Saturday. It is a small but very active club.<\/p>\n

Details can be found on the club\u2019s website at bsears.co.uk <\/a>\u00a0The club\u2019s general chat frequencies are 144.7375MHz FM and 433.400MHz FM.<\/p>\n

Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> meets every other Friday. Visit cdarc.org.uk<\/a> \u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a CW net on 144.060MHz on Sundays from 8pm.<\/p>\n

On Mondays, there is Morse training on 3542kHz from 7.30pm. The Club Open Net is on Tuesday from 8pm on GB3ER.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, CW classes start at 7pm. For details, email morse2025@g0mwt.org.uk \u00a0g0mwt.org.uk\/training\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a formal club meeting on Wednesday at Ashley Green Memorial Hall.<\/p>\n

Contact: Malcolm, G3ZNU, 01494 890 840<\/p>\n

Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club<\/a> <\/strong>has a Club night on Tuesday from 7.30pm. Visit chippenhamradio.club<\/a>\u00a0 for more information.<\/p>\n

Contact: Alan, G6YCG<\/p>\n

Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society<\/a><\/strong> has Sunday nets on 145.4MHz from 11am and on 3.7MHz from 5pm. Wednesday sees a net around 70.425MHz from 9pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@catsradio.org.uk<\/p>\n

Crawley Amateur Radio Club<\/a> <\/strong>meets between 11am and 1pm on Sundays, and between 8pm and 9.30pm on Wednesdays. 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 07720 068 493.<\/p>\n

Contact: stewart@g3ysx.org.uk<\/p>\n

Cray Valley Radio Society<\/a> <\/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 net takes place on 145.350MHz on Sundays at 10am. There is also a net from 8pm tomorrow, 24 August, around 1.905MHz.<\/p>\n

On Friday, there is a net on 70.425MHz from 8pm. All amateurs, especially Foundation licence holders, are welcome to join in with nets.<\/p>\n

Places are still available\u00a0on the\u00a0Cray Valley hybrid Full\u00a0licence course which runs online\u00a0from early September\u00a0and then three full Saturdays in November\u00a0in face-to-face mode. Candidates will take their\u00a0exam at the end.<\/p>\n

Go to the training tab at\u00a0cvrs.uk<\/a> to apply, using the online application form. First come first served.<\/p>\n

The Society\u2019s location is convenient to both the south side of the Blackwall Tunnel and Dartford Crossings. For more details, visit cvrs.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club<\/strong><\/a> has a net around 145.525MHz from 8pm on Wednesdays.<\/p>\n

On Saturdays, the Club has a net on 51.55MHz FM from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: gorby928@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Darenth Valley Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s meeting on Wednesday will include SSB Field Day preparation, led by Paul, M0HAL.<\/p>\n

For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, email info@darenthvalleyrs.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: Phil, M0IMA\u00a0 philbros500@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Dorking and District Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a net every Sunday on 3.772MHz SSB from 8.15am.<\/p>\n

There is a daily net from Monday to Saturday on 144.775MHz FM from 10am. On Thursday this week (note the change of day for this month) there is a social event on Zoom.<\/p>\n

More details are available at ddrs.org.uk\/calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Sue, M6XUV, ddrs.secretary@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Dover Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s White Cliffs Net via GB3KS starts at 7pm on Sundays.<\/p>\n

For information on the Club\u2019s events, visit darc.online <\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: publicity@darc.online<\/p>\n

Dunstable Downs Radio Club<\/a> <\/strong>offers a welcoming environment for both newcomers and experienced radio enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Alex Gutsa, G0AGT, 07429 834 888, alex.m7duo@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Edgware and District Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a natter night on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Contact: g0pqb25@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a net on Sundays on 145.400MHz from 10am.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, there is an open net via the GB3PO repeater from 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: Mark, M5BOP, fdarsradiosociety@gmail.com<\/p>\n

For details of Guildford and District Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, visit gdrs.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: sec.gdrs@virginmedia.com<\/p>\n

For details of all Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, visit m0xhs.uk\/events<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: info@m0xhs.uk<\/p>\n

Harwell Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a net via the GB3DI repeater from 3.30pm on Sundays.<\/p>\n

On Mondays, the Virtual Coffee Shop via Zoom opens at 7.30pm. The Virtual Coffee Shop is also open on Wednesdays and Fridays via Zoom at 10.30am.<\/p>\n

Also on Wednesday there is a net on 7150 or 3710kHz from 3.30pm and on Fridays, there is a net on 1846 or 3710kHz at 8.30pm.<\/p>\n

On Saturday the regular net on 145.4125MHz starts at 3.30pm. For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit g3pia.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@g3pia.net<\/p>\n

Hastings Electronics and Radio Club<\/a><\/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<\/a> \u00a0on 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

Herts and Essex Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> is taking part in British Inland Waterways on the Air on Saturday and next Sunday, 30 August at the River Stort Navigation, Parndon Mill, GB0RSN.<\/p>\n

Also next Sunday, the Society is at All Sants Church, Nazeing, GB0ASN for Churches on the Air.<\/p>\n

Contact: info.gx3omg@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Hilderstone Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a net on Thursday from 7pm via the GB3EK repeater.<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@g0hrs.org<\/p>\n

Horsham Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a net on 3.722MHz from 10am on Sundays.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday there is a net on 144.725MHz from 9.30pm. On Saturday from 9.30pm, there is a net on GB2WS.<\/p>\n

Isle of Wight Radio Society<\/a> <\/strong>has a C4FM net via GB7PO on Sundays from 8pm.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

On Fridays, the G3SKY net begins at 7pm. Foundation and Intermediate licence training is available at meetings.<\/p>\n

Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a net on Mondays on 70.400MHz.<\/p>\n

The Tuesday net is on 145.475MHz from 7pm. The Club meets on Thursdays from 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

The final net of the week is on Friday on 51.490MHz from 7pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@ldparc.co.uk<\/p>\n

The Martello Tower Group<\/a><\/strong> has a net every Sunday at 8pm via the GB3CE repeater.<\/p>\n

On Mondays, the net via the GB3CL repeater begins at 8pm.<\/p>\n

Medway Amateur Receiving and Transmitting Society<\/a> <\/strong>nets take place each weekday from 9.30am on 144.650MHz.<\/p>\n

Contact: Roger, G0NRL, g0nrl@yahoo.com<\/p>\n

Mid Herts RAYNET<\/a><\/strong> is always looking for volunteers to join a dedicated team to assist in the smooth running of the group and local supported events.<\/p>\n

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

If you would like to get involved, please contact Keith Batchelor via email at\u00a0keithbatchelor10@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a Nag and Natter evening on Friday at 7.30pm in the Millfield Suite, Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Society\u2019s events and activities, email progsec@midsussexars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: progsec@midsussexars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s meeting tomorrow, 24 August, focuses on preparation for the Society\u2019s rally next Sunday, 30 August.<\/p>\n

The regular club coffee and chat on Zoom on Friday starts at 10.30am. For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit mkars.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Brendan, G8IXK, 07803 192 604.<\/p>\n

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a net on Mondays via GB3NB from 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

The Club\u2019s meeting on Wednesday at CNS School starts at 7.30pm. The Club\u2019s regular Contest Net takes place on Friday from 9pm on 145.250MHz.<\/p>\n

For more details of events, visit norfolkamateurradio.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Reading and District Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a post-GB2RS net on Sundays on 70.425MHz.<\/p>\n

The Club Net on Tuesday, from 8.30pm, is also on 70.425MHz. There is a social night with a DMR monitoring theme on Thursday from 7pm at Reading Rugby Football Club, RG4 6ST.<\/p>\n

For more details, visit radarc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong><\/a> is now closed for its summer break. Meetings will resume on 10\u00a0September.<\/p>\n

The club is still holding its regular nets on 1985kHz on Mondays at 7pm. The 2m net through the GB3PI repeater continues on Wednesdays from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Club details can be found at sadars.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Silverthorn Radio Club<\/strong><\/a> has a Club meeting on Friday from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: colin.carter@btinternet.com<\/p>\n

Southgate Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a Club net on Mondays from 8pm via the GB3LV repeater on 430.8625MHz FM.<\/p>\n

Contact: Nigel, G0RPM, g0rpm@hotmail.co.uk<\/p>\n

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

Surrey Radio Contact Club<\/a><\/strong> meets on the first and third Mondays of the month, except on Bank Holidays. On Sundays, the Club has a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am.<\/p>\n

Every Monday there is a net on 3.710MHz at 9am. On Tuesday, a net on 51.55MHz starts at 8pm.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday there is a net on 28.078MHz from 10am. On Thursday, there is a net at 8pm on 70.30MHz. On Friday, there are nets from 7.30pm on 144.6125MHz and on 145.35MHz from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: John, G3MCX, 0208 688 3322.<\/p>\n

For details of Sutton and Cheam Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, visit scrs.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@scrs.org.uk<\/p>\n

Visit the Thames Amateur Radio Group<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s website for details of its events and activities.<\/p>\n

Contact: Andrew Atkinson, M0IXY, secretary@thamesarg.org.uk<\/p>\n

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

Contact: Phil, G3MGQ secretary@wkars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Whitton Amateur Radio Group<\/strong><\/a> hosts a social meeting on Friday at 8pm.<\/p>\n

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