{"id":51235,"date":"2026-10-30T11:38:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=51235"},"modified":"2026-10-30T11:38:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:38:24","slug":"news-for-england-south-east-01-november-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/all-regions\/region-9\/2026\/10\/30\/news-for-england-south-east-01-november-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News for England South East \u2013 01 November 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Andover Radio Amateur Club<\/a><\/strong> has a net on Sundays on 70.475MHz, starting at 11am. There is also a net on Mondays at 8pm on 145.275MHz.<\/p>\n

Club members meet for coffee at Dobbies, SP11 7DN at 10am on Thursday. 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.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit banburyares.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> 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

On Tuesday there is a multi-mode net from 8pm. On Wednesday, a net on 145.375MHz starts at 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 a club net on Thursday from 8pm on 145.375MHz and Zoom. All welcome.<\/p>\n

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

Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society<\/a> <\/strong>has a club meeting on Saturday. Visit bsars.co.uk<\/a> for the start time and for details of all the Society\u2019s events and activities.<\/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<\/a> 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 at 10.30am on 145.500MHz, then QSY to 145.275MHz.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, 2 November, the second Construction Evening starts at 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> runs club nets every day. 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, the club meeting features a talk by Paul, G4PVM on the VP0SG South Georgia DXpedition.<\/p>\n

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

Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong><\/a> has a club net on Wednesday on 144.320MHz SSB or GB3TU.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit g3mdg.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a 144MHz Activity Contest on Tuesday at 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Club\u2019s activities and events, visit chippenhamradio.club<\/a><\/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 on Fridays between 2pm and 4pm. Non-members are welcome.<\/p>\n

On 18 November there will be a talk on remote access to shack radios.<\/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 or email 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 regular Sunday net is on 145.350MHz from 10am. All amateurs, especially Foundation licence holders, are welcome to join in with nets.<\/p>\n

The meeting on Thursday features a hands-on vibe coding session for amateur radio, led by Jakub Kowalski, M0KUK. The Friday FM net is on 70.425MHz and starts at 8pm.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Cray Valley hybrid Full\u00a0licence course runs on 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\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<\/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

For details of Darenth Valley Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, email info@darenthvalleyrs.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: Phil, M0IMA, 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. More details of all the Society\u2019s events are 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. The Club has an HF operating night on Thursday.<\/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, 0742 9834 888, alex.m7duo@gmail.com<\/p>\n

East Kent Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has its AGM on Thursday. For details of all the Society\u2019s activities and events, visit g0ekr.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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

For details of all Edgware and District Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s activities and events, 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, 2 November, Andy Cook, G4PIQ presents on \u2018WRTC 2026 \u2013 An Organiser\u2019s View\u2019. 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 at 10.30am on Zoom. Also on Wednesday, there is a net on 7150 or 3710kHz from 3.30pm.<\/p>\n

The club meeting on Thursday is at Chilton Village Hall, OX11 0SH at 7.30pm. On Friday, a net on 1846 or 3710kHz runs from 8.30pm.<\/p>\n

The regular net on Saturday at 3.30pm is on 145.4125MHz.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit g3pia.net<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Hastings Electronics and Radio Club<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0holds 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

For details of all Herts and Essex Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, visit the Society\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

Hilderstone Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s AGM is on Thursday and is a members-only event.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit g0hrs.org<\/a><\/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 there is a net on GB3WS at 9.30pm.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Club\u2019s activities and events, visit harc.org.uk<\/a><\/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

For details of Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong>\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. 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

For details of all Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s activities and events, email progsec@midsussexars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society<\/a> <\/strong>has a committee meeting tomorrow, 2 November.\u00a0The 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

For details of all Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s activities and events, visit nadars.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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

For more details of Norfolk Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> 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 Tuesdays from 8.30pm is also on 70.425MHz. On Thursday, there is a construction evening at 7pm at Reading Rugby Football Club, RG4 6ST.<\/p>\n

For more details, visit radarc.org<\/a> \u00a0Contact Ace, G0ACE via \u2018General Enquiries\u2019 on the radarc.org<\/a> website for more details about the Club.<\/p>\n

Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s meeting on Thursday features Ken, G4YRF\u2019s talk entitled \u2018My Time in Amateur Radio\u2019.<\/p>\n

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

Contact: g8uod@icloud.com,\u00a0 01234 742 757<\/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>\u2019s meeting tomorrow, 2 November, focuses on the Club\u2019s plans for 2027. The meeting is at Southgate Scout Hut, Green Road, Southgate, London N14 4AP.<\/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. Tomorrow, 2 November, there is a Club meeting in the Jubilee Room at St Paul\u2019s United Reform Church, Croham Park Road, South Croydon CR2 7HF.<\/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 Thursday, there is a net at 8pm on 70.30MHz. On Friday, there is a net on 145.350MHz 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

Visit 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<\/a> <\/strong>has a Club Night on Friday. The meeting will include HF and VHF operating.<\/p>\n

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