{"id":50072,"date":"2026-08-28T11:03:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=50072"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:03:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:03:02","slug":"news-for-england-south-west-30-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/all-regions\/region-11\/2026\/08\/28\/news-for-england-south-west-30-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News for England South West \u2013 30 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club<\/strong><\/a> has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am on Sundays, followed by a net on 144.260MHz USB at 10.30am and a net via the GB3DN repeater at 11am.<\/p>\n

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, there is a net via GB3DN from 11am. There is a DMR net on Tuesdays at 8pm and a net on 144.260MHz on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

On Fridays, there is a net on 145.450MHz FM at 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: John, G3JKL, secretary@adarc.co.uk<\/p>\n

Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society<\/strong><\/a> meets at the New Remembrance Hall, Charlton, Shaftesbury SP7 0PL at 7.30pm on Tuesdays.<\/p>\n

On Wednesdays, nets take place on 145.425MHz from 7pm, on 28.360MHz USB at 8pm, then on 70.425MHz FM at 9pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: Keith, M0TMO, keith.m0tmo@btinternet.com<\/p>\n

Callington and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0members meet for a chat on the local GB3JL repeater every\u00a0Monday from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Guests and visitors to southeast Cornwall are always welcome on the net and at the Engine House Caf\u00e9 every\u00a0Wednesday from 1.30pm.<\/p>\n

Regular club meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at the council chamber at Callington Town Hall.<\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0callingtonradiosociety.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0for more details or contact secretarycallington.ars@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Christchurch Amateur Radio Society<\/a> <\/strong>has a net on Mondays on 144.725MHz from 7pm. Visitors are welcome.<\/p>\n

Thursday\u2019s meeting from 7.30pm is a natter and operating night.<\/p>\n

Cornish Radio Amateur Club<\/a><\/strong> has a committee meeting on Tuesday followed by a Club meeting on Thursday.<\/p>\n

For details of the Club\u2019s events and activities, visit gx4crc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: G7VOH@btinternet.com<\/p>\n

Dorset Amateur Radio Social Network<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s Field Day weekend at Six Penny Handley continues today, 30 August and tomorrow, 31 August.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit darsn.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Exeter Amateur Radio Society<\/a> <\/strong>meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at America Hall in the Sunnylands room, De La Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 8PX.<\/p>\n

Meetings are held at 7pm and new members are always welcome.<\/p>\n

More details are available at exeterars.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has club nights from 7pm on Sundays and Wednesdays.<\/p>\n

The Society holds a Morse Academy on Thursdays from 7pm. Also on Thursdays, there are nets on 70.400MHz from 7pm, and on 145.375MHz from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: Sue, info@frars.co.uk<\/p>\n

Gordano Amateur Radio Group<\/a><\/strong> is taking part in SSB Field Day on Saturday and next Sunday, 6\u00a0September. The callsign in use will be M0TSL.<\/p>\n

The Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 8pm at The Ship, 310 Down Road, Portishead, North Somerset BS20 8JT.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Malcolm, G4KPM, at gordanoradio@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Guernsey Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a net on Tuesdays from 8pm on 145.525MHz.<\/p>\n

On Thursdays, the DMR net is from 8pm on GB7GY, Talk Group 23515, Time Slot 1. All amateurs are welcome to join in.<\/p>\n

Contact: Keith, GU6EFB, 07781 165 137.<\/p>\n

Holsworthy Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a meeting on Wednesday at 7.30pm in the old school room at the Methodist Chapel.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Club\u2019s events and activities, visit m0omc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a net on 145.475MHz from 8pm on Wednesdays.<\/p>\n

Contact: Matt, 2E0FNT, 2e0fnt@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Jersey Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s clubroom is now closed. On Sundays at 8pm there is a DMR net on GB3GJ Talk Group 23516. All amateurs are welcome to join in.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Peter, GJ9PVL on 07829 722 722.<\/p>\n

Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a social meeting at the Quarter Jack in Wells tomorrow, 31\u00a0August, at 2pm. For information on the Club\u2019s events and activities, visit midsarc.radio<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: christopherlavis3@gmail.com<\/p>\n

North Bristol Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> meets every Friday at Page Community Association, Page Road, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4NE.<\/p>\n

Meetings start at 7pm and talks start at 8pm. The Club welcomes all members and non-members.<\/p>\n

Contact: Dave, G7BYN on 07533 933 831.<\/p>\n

Poole Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a net on Mondays on 145.375MHz at 7.30pm. The net moves to 144.375MHz USB on Wednesdays at 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

Thursday\u2019s show-and-tell event features test equipment. For details, visit g4prs.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: info@g4prs.org.uk<\/p>\n

Riviera Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has nets every Sunday on 29.150MHz FM from 11am and on 51.490MHz from 11.30am.<\/p>\n

On Wednesdays, nets take place on 70.475MHz FM from 7.20pm and on 145.425MHz FM from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: stevecrask@yahoo.com<\/p>\n

Saltash and District Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s net on 145.7625MHz starts at 7.30pm on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Contact: Mark Chanter, M0WMB, 07810 548 445.<\/p>\n

Shirehampton Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a net on Sundays from 11am on 145.425MHz.<\/p>\n

Contact: Colin, G3YHV, 0117 982 3822, secretary@shirehampton-arc.org.uk<\/p>\n

Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club<\/strong><\/a> has its monthly meeting on Tuesday at Tangier Scout Centre, Castle St, Taunton TA1 4AS.<\/p>\n

The meeting starts at 7.30pm and will include a talk by G4USI on LoRa and Meshtastic.<\/p>\n

All are welcome.<\/p>\n

Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club<\/strong><\/a> meets every Wednesday from 7.15pm at The Chantry, Thornbury.<\/p>\n

The Club has daily nets via the GB3ZB repeater at 10.30am. The Friday net starts on 145.500MHz and moves to an agreed free frequency from 8pm.<\/p>\n

For further details, contact the Secretary at secretary@tsgarc.uk<\/p>\n

Trowbridge and District Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a Club meeting on Wednesday at 8pm.<\/p>\n

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

Weston-super-Mare Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> meets at 7.30pm every Monday at Weston-super-Mare Social Club, Devonshire Road.<\/p>\n

Thursday sees a net via the GB3WB repeater from 8pm.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit westonradiosociety@gmail.com\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Yeovil Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has nets on 3.663MHz on Sundays at 10.30am and on 70.425MHz at 8pm.<\/p>\n

The Monday and Tuesday nets on 145.350MHz start at 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@yeovil-arc.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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