{"id":50517,"date":"2026-09-18T12:25:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T11:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=50517"},"modified":"2026-09-18T12:25:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T11:25:47","slug":"news-for-england-south-east-20-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/all-regions\/region-9\/2026\/09\/18\/news-for-england-south-east-20-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News for England South East \u2013 20 September 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 Thursdays 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<\/strong><\/a> has a club 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.<\/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 a club meeting in the clubhouse and via Zoom on Thursday from 8pm. All are welcome.<\/p>\n

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

For more 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. Visit the Society\u2019s website to find out more.<\/p>\n

Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s regular net on Wednesday is from 9pm on 145.500MHz, then QSY.<\/p>\n

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

Burnham Beeches Radio Club<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s VHF Club net on Sundays starts around 145.275MHz starts at 10.30am.<\/p>\n

An evening of members\u2019 contributions under the banner \u2018Our Messy Shacks\u2019 is tomorrow, 21 September\u00a0at 8pm. Full details are on the club website<\/a>.<\/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.<\/p>\n

The club\u2019s general chat frequencies are 144.7375MHz FM and 433.400MHz FM. It is a small but very active club.<\/p>\n

Details can be found on the club\u2019s website at bsears.co.uk <\/a><\/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. On Tuesday, there is a club open 80m net on 3756kHz from 8pm.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, CW classes start at 7pm. For details, email morse2025@g0mwt.org.uk or visit\u00a0 g0mwt.org.uk\/training\/index.htm<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> hosts a pub night on Tuesday, venue to be advised. Visit chippenhamradio.club<\/a>\u00a0 for more information.<\/p>\n

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

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome.<\/p>\n

The regular Sunday net is on 145.350MHz from 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.<\/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.<\/p>\n

Candidates will take their\u00a0exam at the end. Go to the training tab at\u00a0cvrs.uk<\/a>\u00a0to apply, using\u00a0the\u00a0online\u00a0application 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<\/a><\/strong> 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 features a talk by Paul, M0HAL entitled \u2018The Art of CW\u2019.<\/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.<\/p>\n

Quaker\u2019s Meeting Hall is the venue for the club meeting on Thursday.<\/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.<\/p>\n

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

East Kent Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a club meeting on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Contact: chairman@g0ekr.org<\/p>\n

Edgware and District Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s meeting on Thursday features a presentation on ham radio apps for your phone.<\/p>\n

For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit the Society\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contact: Steve Slater, G0PQB, 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

Tomorrow, 21 September, there is a talk by M8BCM, M5BOP and M0OTV on computer-assisted CW operating. The meeting at Broadway House starts at 7.30pm.<\/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 activities and events, 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 opens at 7.30pm on Zoom and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10.30am on Zoom.<\/p>\n

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

On Fridays, there is a net on 1846 or 3710kHz at 8.30pm. Saturday\u2019s net is on 145.4125MHz from 3.30pm.<\/p>\n

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>\u00a0<\/strong>holds a daily simplex net on 144.575MHz at 10am.<\/p>\n

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> members are operating Railways on the Air at East Herts Miniature Railway, Great Amwell on Saturday and next Sunday, 27 September.<\/p>\n

The callsign is GB0EHMR.<\/p>\n

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

Hilderstone Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s net on Thursday is via GB3EK, starting at 7pm.<\/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

Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s meeting on Friday features a talk by Chris, G7LWB entitled \u2018Digital Voice\u2019. The meeting starts at 8pm.<\/p>\n

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

Contact: secretary@ivarc.org.uk<\/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 at keithbatchelor10@gmail.com<\/p>\n

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

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

Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s club coffee and chat on Zoom on Friday starts at 10.30am.<\/p>\n

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

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

Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s meeting on Wednesday features an updated Handy Hints presentation by Carl, G0KPE.<\/p>\n

Contact: g4lmw@btconnect.com<\/p>\n

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

The 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<\/strong><\/a> has a post-GB2RS net on Sundays on 70.425MHz.<\/p>\n

The Club\u2019s meeting on Tuesday features a talk by Phil, M0NDY of the British Amateur Television Club on amateur television on the ISS: its history, development and future plans.<\/p>\n

The meeting starts at 8pm in the Scout Hut, 2nd<\/sup> Woodley Scout Group, Vauxhall Park, Vauxhall Drive, Woodley RG5 4EA.<\/p>\n

For further details, contact Ace, G0ACE via \u2018General Enquiries\u2019 on the radarc.org<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a presentation by Duncan, G7VVF on Amateur TV at its meeting on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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

Silverthorn Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> 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 net tomorrow, 21 September\u00a0via the GB3LV repeater.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Club\u2019s events, visit southgatearc.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> meets every Tuesday from 7.30pm at the Stevenage Resources Centre, Chells Way, Stevenage, SG2 0ZT.<\/p>\n

Find out more 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.<\/p>\n

On Sundays, the Club has a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am. Every Monday there is a net on 3.710MHz at 9am.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, a net on 51.55MHz starts at 8pm. On Wednesday there is a net on 28.078MHz from 10am.<\/p>\n

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 all 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

Thames Amateur Radio Group<\/a><\/strong> has a digital net on Friday from 8pm. Visit the Group\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<\/a><\/strong> hosts a social meeting on Friday at 8pm. For more information, visit warg.dreamhosters.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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