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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 29th of March 2026
Please note that details of all RSGB-affiliated clubs and societies
can be found on the RSGB website, including email addresses and
website links where known.
[Please read the local news items appropriate to the service area of
your transmission.]
NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
Meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place on the first
and third Tuesday of the month. The club meets at Hillstown Village
Hall, S44 6LW from 8pm. Further information and reminders for
meetings can be found on the Society's Facebook page
Contact Richard, G0RRZ on 07905 868 221 for more information.
On Mondays and Thursdays, Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club
has nets on 145.400MHz from 7.30pm. Members also have a regular
coffee morning on Wednesdays in the Club's shack from 10.30am. The
Club meets at 8pm every Friday at Avoncroft Arts Society. Ian Jones,
M7OPR, secretary
Burton Amateur Radio Club holds informal open nets on Sundays from
10am and on Thursdays from 8pm around 145.575MHz FM. There is slow CW
training on 14.055MHz from 11am on Mondays. Club nights take place on
Wednesdays from 7.30pm. For details, visit the Club's Facebook page.
info
Central Radio Amateur Circle has a net on 145.300MHz from 7.30pm
every Tuesday. The club's group meeting is on Saturday from 12 noon
at Bloxwich Memorial Club. cracradio
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net every day on
145.400MHz and on the GB3CG repeater from 8.15am. There is a DMR net
on Talk Group 235292 on Mondays from 8pm. Tuesdays see slow CW around
3540kHz from 8pm. The net on Wednesdays is on 144.350MHz from 8pm.
Friday's net via the GB3GH repeater begins at 8pm. For more
information visit g5bk.uk committee
On Mondays, Coventry Amateur Radio Society holds an open FM net on
145.375MHz from 8pm. There is a meeting on Wednesday via Zoom,
starting at 11am. The regular Friday meetings continue with a night
on the air at St Bartholomew's Church, Brinklow Road, Binley from
8pm. Keith Davis, G7FSC 07988 538 937 info
Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society meets every Tuesday from
6pm to 10pm at Ruiton Mill, 59 Vale Street, Upper Gornal, Dudley,
DY3 3XF. Keith, M0WYZ, keithm0wyz
Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has daily informal
get-togethers on 145.475MHz FM, starting at 3.30pm. Tomorrow, the
30th, James, G6YYH gives a presentation entitled ‘Introduction to
Spectrum and Network Analysers'. For details, visit g4aym.org.uk
01242 699 595 (daytime), g4aym.org.uk
Heckington and District Radio Group has a net on 446.03125MHz on
Mondays from 7.30pm. On Friday, a net via the GB3LC repeater starts
at 7.30pm. Find out about the Group's activities at
heckingtonradiogroup.com secretary
For details of Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society's
events and activities, visit hinckleyares.org.uk
hinckleyradiosociety
Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has a breakfast meeting
from 10am on Sundays. Club meetings take place from 7pm each Tuesday.
On Thursdays there is a net on 145.300MHz from 7pm. Les, 2E0MNZ,
les
For details of Leicester Radio Society's events and activities, visit
g3lrs.org.uk Sandra Morley, G0MCV, 07930 274 044.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club has a Club net on Mondays on GB3LM or
145.350MHz at 8pm. On Wednesday, the Club meets at BSA Village Hall
in Aisthorpe from 7.30pm. The Club also meets on Saturday at the same
venue from 9.30am. Mary, G6SWZ 07777 690 136
On Tuesday, Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club has a
Practical Night: QRP Kit Top Band DSB Transceiver, led by Andrew
G7SEG. The meeting starts at 7.30pm at the Glenmore Centre, Thorpe
Road, Shepshed. g3ral.net, Chris, G1ETZ, 01509 504 319,
g1etz
Midland Amateur Radio Society's meeting on Wednesday is an open
meeting with shack on the air and training classes. For details of
the Society's events and activities, visit midlandars.org.uk/meetings
Norman, G8BHE on 0780 807 8003
Northampton Radio Club's meeting on Thursday is a repair workshop.
Bring your own projects, such as soldering, fault-finding, Raspberry
Pi radio projects etc. The meeting at the Grangewood Club starts at
8pm. For information about the Club's activities, visit
northamptonradioclub.co.uk Richard, M0RKJ,
secretary
Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club meets every first Monday in
the month for a social and operating night and every third Friday for
club night. The venue is the Windmill Sports and Social Club in
Mancetter Road, Nuneaton, CV10 0HW. The doors are open from 7pm. The
Club has a weekly 2m net on Thursday evenings for Nuneaton and North
Warwickshire on 145.475MHz. On Friday, there is a net on 145.475MHz
from 9.30pm. On Friday the 17th of April there will be a talk by John
Elliott, G8CGW on Leicestershire's part in 'breaking the unbreakable"
at Beaumanor Hall Y station. All interested are invited.
chairman
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night and club net on
Mondays from 8pm on 145.300MHz. Friday's meeting includes Part 2 of
Paul, G1SGZ's talk on 1970s Offshore Pirate Radio. More information
is available at nharg.org.uk Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, pr
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a Club meeting and talk at the
Pyewipe Inn on Thursday from 7.30pm. Steve, G1PPA, 07794 701155,
g0raf.co.uk
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has a net daily from Monday to
Friday at 8.30am on 144.275MHz. The Society's training and practice
CW nets take place on 144.275MHz on Mondays and Fridays at 4.30pm.
There is a meeting at Boughton Leigh 12th Rugby Scouts Hut from 8pm
on Tuesdays, and on Saturdays from 2pm. On Friday, the Society has a
net around 1913kHz from 8pm. Steve, G8LYB stephen
rugbyats.co.uk
On Thursday, Salop Amateur Radio Society has a presentation by Ken,
G8DIR on antenna fault-finding. For details of all the Society's
events and activities, visit salopradiosociety.org
salopamateurradio
South Birmingham Radio Society has a coffee morning in its shack on
Tuesday from 10.30am. There is no meeting on Friday. Gemma Gordon,
M6GKG gemmagordonm6gkg
South Derbyshire and Ashby Woulds Amateur Radio Group has a net on
Tuesdays on 145.4125MHz from 7pm. The club night on Wednesday from
7pm is open to visitors. There is a net on Thursday from 7pm on
51.470MHz and on Friday from 7pm on 70.4125MHz. For details of the
Group's future events and activities, visit sdawarg.org
sdawarg.secretary
For details of all Stratford upon Avon and District Radio Society's
events and activities, visit stratfordradiosociety.org.uk Clive,
G0CHO 01608 664 488, cousbey
Telford and District Amateur Radio Society has a club net on 144.6MHz
on Sundays from 8pm. On Wednesday there is a committee meeting and
discussion on Hamfest from 7.30pm via Webex, as well as a 2m ragchew.
secretary
For details of Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society's activities,
visit wvars.com info
On Sundays, Wolverhampton Amateur Radio Society has a net around
145.350MHz from 8pm. For more information,
visit wolverhamptonars.co.uk or
Wayne Hughes, 2E0LKF, Secretary
Worksop Amateur Radio Society has a club night every Tuesday at the
Club House, West Street from 6.30pm. On Thursday there is a club net
on 145.450MHz from 7pm. For more information on events, see the
club's Facebook page. David, M0URP, secretary
Wythall Radio Club has its Famous Easter Contest on Thursday. Full
details of all the Club's events are on the Wythall Radio Club
website wythallradioclub.co.uk Email wythallradio
reserve a space. Clive, M0KNP 07831 480 645 wythallradioclub.co.uk
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
The OPS-2m-NW Net is a regular VHF simplex net for licensed amateur
radio operators across North West England, organised and run by the
M0KKN Club. The net takes place fortnightly on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm.
Operators are asked to QSY as directed by the net controller. All
licence levels are welcome to join in.
Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has a club meeting on
Wednesday at 7pm at the Oaks WMC, Ardsley. On Thursday there is an
open net on 144.5625MHz FM from 7pm. g6aj
Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club meets on Thursdays from 7.30pm at
Stanley Crook Village Hall. Anyone wishing to study or take exams
should visit the Club's website at barac.org.uk for all the relevant
details. barac.org.uk
Bolton Wireless Club has an online meeting tomorrow, the 30th. For
details, visit boltonwireless.org.uk boltonwireless.org.uk
Join Bury Radio Society's net on 144.550MHz FM at 6pm on Sundays. The
Society's meeting on Tuesday is a social night. There is a DMR net
using TGIF network, Talk Group 1938 on Thursdays from 8pm. Everyone
is welcome. buryradiosociety.org.uk Alan Drury, G4FZP,
alandrury
Central Lancashire Amateur Radio Club has a net on 433.425MHz FM
running all day, every day. All amateurs are welcome to join in.
Nonie, G3TNN, secretary.clarc
Darlington Amateur Radio Group is a small group of mainly disabled
amateurs unable to get to other clubs because of distance, timing or
accessibility. The Group meets on Fridays in Darlington between 10am
and 12 noon at the coffee morning at Haughton le Skerne Methodist
Chapel, DL1 2DD. The Group also holds a net on Sunday morning
starting 10.30am. You will find them on 145.300MHz FM. More
information is available from John, G0FGG. Email John
via john
Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society has a social evening on Wednesday at
the Star Inn, Lockwood, Huddersfield. On Thursday, Jim, G3YDL gives a
talk entitled ‘Beyond the Glen'. For details on all the Society's
events and activities, visit ddarc.uk g6ldinfo
On Sundays, Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on
50.575MHz from 7pm. The net moves to 70.350MHz at 7pm on Monday. The
weekly Club meeting is on Wednesdays from 6pm. On Saturdays, the net
is on 145.425MHz from 7pm. g4euz.com/club
On Sundays, East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club joins the open Teesside
net around 145.425MHz from 8pm to 9pm. alistairg4olk
Furness Amateur Radio Society meets every Monday at The Farmers Arms,
Newton in Furness from 8pm. On Wednesdays, members meet over
breakfast at The Furness Railway from 9.30am. On Friday, the Society
has a DMR net on Talk Group 23525 from 7pm. Mike, M0MJX,
info
On Sundays, Gilmore and North West Morse Radio Club has a CW net on
144.064MHz from 2pm. On Tuesdays there is a net on 145.375MHz from
7.30pm. On Thursday Club night at North Cheshire Cruising Club starts
at 7.30pm. On Fridays, there is CW Fun Hour on 7.025MHz from 7pm.
Heth Stanley, M6HNS, 0773 503 6277, info
Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society holds regular evening
nets from Monday to Thursday starting at 7pm. The Society meets
every Tuesday at Elim Pentecostal Church, Ryburn Street, Sowerby
Bridge, HX6 3AZ from 7pm. More details can be found on the Society's
website at hadars.org.uk Max Townend, G4SDX,
george.townend
Hambleton Amateur Radio Society meets on Wednesdays at 7.30pm at the
Mencap Centre in Northallerton. For details of the Society's events
and activities, visit hambletonars.co.uk Brian, G3VGZ 07809 221 422
On Friday, Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club meets at the Hartlepool
Scout Centre from 7pm. mx0idz
Hornsea Amateur Radio Club has a CW net on 1869kHz on Mondays from
8pm and on SSB from 8.30pm. On Wednesday, there is a Club meeting. On
Friday, the Club has a net around 145.450MHz from 8pm. John, G3XYF,
hornseaarc
Houghton Le Spring Amateur Radio Club has an SSTV net on 144.700MHz
FM every Sunday from 8pm. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays there
are Morse tuition and practice nets from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM. A Club
meeting takes place on Tuesdays at 6pm at the Dubmire Royal British
Legion Club. On Friday, the Club runs a net on 145.450MHz FM from
9pm. If you are interested in learning Morse code and are in the
Club's area, please leave a message for Ian, M0RZE on 07977 310 928.
On Mondays at 7.30pm, Hull and District Amateur Radio Society has a
net on 145.650MHz FM via the GB3HS repeater On Thursday, the net
begins at 7.30pm on 145.325MHz. Ant, M0PBG, m0pbg
07865 090 217
Meetings of the Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society take place on the
first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Scout Hall in
Ballasalla from 7pm. Talk-in is available via the GB3IM repeater
network from around 6.40pm. There is also a regular net after the
GB2RS News on Sundays at 4pm on the GB3IM repeater network. All are
welcome to join in. For more information visit the Society's Facebook
page or visit iomars.im
Macclesfield and District Radio Society's meeting tomorrow, the 30th,
features a presentation on portable activation. For more information
about the Society's events and activities, visit gx4mws.uk Greg,
M0TXX info
Maltby and District Amateur Radio Society members have a morning
meet-up on Wednesday between 9.30am and 12 noon. All are welcome.
Check the Society's website at maltbyradio.org.uk for venue details.
The Society's club night takes place on Friday between 6.30pm and 9pm
at Centenary Hall. maltbyradio.org.uk, info
For details of Merseyside Amateur Radio Society's events, visit
marsradio.uk info
Northumbria Amateur Radio Club has a meeting on Thursday at The Old
Telephone Exchange, Ellington. Meet at 7pm. The Club provides
training for all three levels of UK amateur radio licence. It also
has radio operating nights on alternate Tuesdays from 7pm.
narclub.co.uk
Oldham Radio Club has a multi-mode net on Sundays via XLX061A from
9.30am. Tomorrow, the 30th, the net is on 144.6125MHz then QSY, from
8pm. On Wednesday, the net moves to 145.500MHz then QSY, starting at
8pm. All amateurs are welcome to join these nets. There will be no
meeting on Good Friday, the 3rd of April. secretary
On Sundays, Otley Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.400MHz
starting at 7.15pm. On Tuesdays, the club night begins at 7.30pm at
Clifton Village Hall. On Fridays, there is a net on 144.350MHz
starting at 7pm. otleyradio.org
Pontefract and District Amateur Radio Society meets on Tuesday from
6pm at Carleton Community Centre. For details of the Society's events
and activities, visit pdars.co.uk secretary
Details of events and activities run by Ripon and District Amateur
Radio Society can be found at riponradioclub.co.uk
Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Society meets at the Crimble
Croft Community Centre, OL10 4HW from 7.30pm on Thursday.
g0roc
Scarborough Amateur Radio Society has a net on Saturdays on 3.650MHz
from 9am. seasidejan
Sheffield and District Wireless Society meets at Heeley Green
Community Centre on Wednesday from 7.30pm. David Hayes, M0GDX
david4001
Details of South Cheshire Amateur Radio Society's activities and
meetings can be found at g6tw.co.uk
South Manchester Radio Club holds a net on Sundays at 8am on 5335kHz.
The Club runs a digital net on Mondays and a tech net on 145.475MHz
on Tuesdays at 8pm. On Thursday, there is a discussion event. For
more details, visit smrcc.org.uk Chris, G8ZCJ / Dave, G0BJK
smrcc.org.uk
Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society's club meeting is at Old Bank
Working Men's Club in Mirfield from 6.30pm on Thursday.
spenvalleyars
Stockport Radio Society's members are taking part in the CQ WPX SSB
Contest from Common Barn Farm today, the 29th. On Thursdays there is
a net on GB3MR from 7.30pm. info
Warrington Amateur Radio Club has Solder Sunday every week from 2pm
in the clubroom and via Zoom. The Club's Monitoring Mondays events
take place weekly at 10am. On Tuesdays at 8pm, the Club hosts a
meeting in its club room and via Zoom. There is a Solder Sunday
meeting in the clubroom and via Zoom at 2pm on Wednesday. On
Thursdays, there is a social and coffee morning event from 10am and a
net from 8pm. Dave, G8KBB, secretary
On Mondays, Wearside Electronics and Amateur Radio Society meets from
6pm at Herrington 2nd Scout Headquarters, Crow Lane, Herrington,
Sunderland. The Society has a fully dedicated shack with HF, 6m, 2m
and 70cm equipment, as well as C4FM and DMR digital modes. Tea and
coffee are available as well as disabled access and toilet
facilities. g0bnk
West Manchester Radio Club has its weekly club meeting on Thursdays
from 7.30pm. For details of Club events and activities, visit
wmrc.co.uk secretary
Wirral Amateur Radio Society has an Open Day today, the 29th, between
10am and 4pm. Natter Night takes place on Tuesday between 7pm and
9pm. On Wednesday, Technical Night begins at 7pm. Between Good Friday
and Easter Monday, the 6th, Society members will be at the Griffin
Trust in Hooton Park as part of the 95th anniversary celebration of
vehicle manufacturer Bedford. The Society's Open Days continue on
Saturday and Sunday, the 5th, between 10am and 4pm. Amateur radio
licence training will also take place on Saturday between 10.20am and
12.30pm. g3nwr.co.uk
York Radio Club has a Club meeting every Monday at 8pm. On Wednesday,
there is a Club net on 145.625 GB3HG at 8pm. More details are
available at yorkradioclub.co.uk contactus
Yorkshire Mesh Radio Club holds an informal online meeting on the
last Tuesday of every month. The meeting takes place in the Yorkshire
Mesh Online Meeting Room, starting at 7pm. Discussions cover all
aspects of amateur radio, with particular interest in mesh networking
and Meshcore developments, alongside general operating, projects and
technical experimentation. For more information on the Club, visit
yorkshiremesh.org
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
A special 2m net is running every Friday from 8pm until the 15th of
May. Operators will be using special event callsign GB5MMF to raise
awareness of the Mae Murray Foundation and the important work the
charity does supporting people with disabilities and promoting
accessibility. Stations are warmly invited to listen out for and join
GB5MMF on the 2m band.
Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday
of each month from 7.30pm in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, Bangor,
BT20 4JE. For more information, visit the Society's Facebook page or
email gi6fzi
For details of Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club events and activities,
visit bushvalleyarc.org or email bushvalleyarc
Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Club meets on Tuesdays in Elim Church,
North Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8ND from 7pm. For more
information, visit gi0lix.home.blog or email carg
Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club meets on the second Sunday of each
month at Tandragee Golf Club. All are welcome and a carvery lunch is
served at 1pm if required. For more information email
muarc.secretary
North West Group Amateur Radio Club meets on Tuesday at Shantallow
Community Centre, 38 Drumleck Drive, BT48 8EN. For more information
email nwgarc
West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club meets on the second Wednesday of every
month from 7.30pm at the Order of Malta Hall, Brook Street, Omagh,
BT78 1DE. All radio amateurs and shortwave listeners are welcome to
come along. For more information email info
White Mountain Amateur Radio Club meets on Sundays from 12 noon, and
on Wednesdays from 7pm, at 7 Sheepwalk Road, Lisburn. The Club has
training sessions every Friday at St John Ambulance, North Belfast,
BT15 3EP from 7pm. info
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a net on 3.740MHz from 2pm on
Sundays and Tuesdays. On Thursday, the Society meets at Oakhill
Crescent Lane, Aberdeen AB15 5HY at 7.30pm. For details of the
Society's events, visit aars.uk secretary
Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on Friday at 7.30pm in Prestwick
Community Centre. For details of the Group's activities and nets,
visit gm0ayr.org Derek, MM0OVD, 0742 899 4614
derek.secaarg
Caithness Amateur Radio Society has club nets at 2pm on Wednesdays
and Saturdays on 3.740MHz. Nigel, M8HZR, theimageman
Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has its Club Night on
Friday at the Thorntree. For details of all the Club's events and
activities, visit Facebook and cpsarc.com
The DMR Packet Net, a packet radio discussion group, is scheduled
each Tuesday at 8pm on DMR BrandMeister Talk Group 235419 or Packet
Chat PTRCHAT GB7CQV-11. All those interested in the reestablishment
of a RF packet radio network across Regions 1 and 2 and beyond are
welcome to join in the net for general packet discussion, news, views
and equipment requirements needed to set up an operational RF packet
station. For more information contact Brendan via gm0cqv
Dundee Amateur Radio Club has a digital open net via the GB3AG
repeater from 7.30pm on Sundays. Club meetings take place on Tuesdays
at the Monikie Scout Hut, Panmure Road, Monikie, DD5 3QA, near to the
entrance to Monikie Country Park. On Wednesdays there is an FM net
via the GB3AG repeater from 7.30pm. dundee-amateur-radio.co.uk
The DV Scotland Phoenix Network hosts several multi-mode nets
throughout the week. The current schedule details are listed at
dvsph.net Don't let the group name put you off as all are welcome to
participate, wherever they are located in the world. Information on
how to connect, and much more about the group, can be found online at
dvsph.net
Edinburgh and District Radio Society has a club net operating evening
tomorrow, the 30th. Norman, GM1CNH, 07740 946 192
Galashiels and District Amateur Radio Society meets on Wednesdays at
8pm. The venue is the Focus Centre, Livingstone Place, Galashiels. On
Friday, a DMR net runs between 7pm and 8pm. David, GM0KCN
committee
Glenrothes and District Radio Club's Tuesday natter net continues at
7.30pm on 145.425MHz FM. Check-in is open from 7.15pm. Eric, GM4FQE,
01333 450 753
For details of James Clerk Maxwell Radio Society's events, visit the
Society's Facebook page or contact Richard, MM1BHO via QRZ.com
Richard, MM1BHO
On Sundays, Kilmarnock and Loudon Amateur Radio Club has an SSB net
on 3,720kHz from 2pm. On Tuesday there will be a meeting at the
clubhouse from 7.30pm. klarcinfo
Kingdom Amateur Radio Society has nets on Sundays, Tuesdays and
Fridays from 7pm on 144.750MHz. Steve, MM0SKX, 0771 1059 343
On Mondays, Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has its
weekly net at 7.30pm on 145.575MHz. On Wednesday there will be a
meeting at the clubhouse, 57 Station Road, Broxburn, EH52 5QU and via
Zoom. For details, email secretary
Lomond Radio Club meets on Thursdays in the club rooms at the John
Connolly Centre in Renton at 7.30pm. The Club is also open on Sunday
afternoons for general activities and operating. Simon, MM0XME,
mm0xme
Lothians Radio Society has its regular Pub Night at Wee Bennets Bar
on Wednesday from 7.30pm. There is also a net on Wednesday from 8pm
on 144.350MHz. For more information, visit lothiansradiosociety.com
events
For details of Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society's events and
activities, visit mlars.co.uk. Simon, 2M0LSG,
secretary
Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society has details of its meetings and
events on its website. For more information, visit mfars.club
Paisley Amateur Radio Club meets on Thursdays at the Ferguslie
Sports Centre on Blackstoun Road at 7.30pm. The Club also meets for
coffee and radio chat most Tuesdays at 10.30am. More details are
available from club secretary Graham via gm0pym
parc.radio
Stirling Amateur Radio Society meets at its clubhouse in Throsk,
FK7 7XY at 7pm on Thursdays. The club is open for projects and
operating on Sundays from 10am. For more information, email
secretary
On Mondays, West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a net on
145.475MHz FM from 9pm. The Society's club night takes place on
Friday. To have your net listed on the West of Scotland Amateur Radio
Society's website, or to report any changes, contact Jack, GM4COX,
gm4cox
radcom
GM4COX, gm4cox
Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club, together with Dumfries and Galloway
RAYNET group, has an open net on GB3DG every day at noon. All are
welcome. There is also a net on the GB3DG repeater on Thursdays from
7.15pm, then joining via Zoom from 8pm. The Club has a new meeting
place at Springholme Memorial Hall, DG7 3LP.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
Andover Radio Amateur Club has a net on Sundays on 70.475MHz,
starting at 11am. There is also a net on 145.275MHz on Mondays at
8pm. On Thursday, there is a coffee morning at Dobbies from 10am and,
from 8pm, a net on GB7KT. More details are available at arac.org.uk
Mal, G8FHI mal.g8fhi
Banbury Amateur Radio Society has a net on 144.5125MHz FM most
evenings. For more information, visit banburyares.co.uk
Bishop's Stortford Amateur Radio Society has a net on Wednesday,
starting at 8pm on 145.5625MHz. bsars.org
On Thursdays the Bittern DX Group has a net around 145.400MHz.
Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays on GB3BN from 5pm
and on GB3AL from 5.30pm. On Wednesday, there is a net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. There is another net on 70.475FM from 12 noon on Friday.
Details of the Club's events and activities are available at
g4bra.org.uk Martin Stead, 2E0XBZ, secretary
Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society's club net on Thursday
is on 145.375MHz FM and Zoom from 8pm. All are welcome. For more
information visit badars.co.uk Geoff, G1GNQ 01376 325 429
secretary
Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society has a net via the GB7ZE repeater
from 8pm on Wednesdays. There is a club meeting on Saturday. For more
details visit bsars.co.uk secretary
Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society meets in its shack every
Wednesday from 7pm. Visit the Society's Facebook page to find out
more. bratsqth.org/brats/homepage
Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society's net on Wednesday is from
9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. For more information visit
bdars.wordpress.com Steve, M0PEL, 07452 777908, M0PEL
On Sundays, Burnham Beeches Radio Club 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
Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society 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's website at bsears.co.uk The club's
general chat frequencies are 144.7375MHz FM and 433.400MHz FM.
bsears.co.uk
Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club meets every other Friday.
Visit cdarc.org.uk for more information.
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society 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. On Tuesday there is a club open net on 1947/1950kHz from 8pm.
On Thursday, CW classes start at 7pm. For details, email
morse2025
g0mwt.org.uk
Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society has a club net on
Wednesday on 144.320MHz. For details of all the Society's events and
activities, visit g3mdg.org.uk Malcolm, G3ZNU 01494 890 840
On Tuesday, Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club has a Club
night. The meeting starts at 7.30pm. Visit chippenhamradio.club for
more information. Alan, G6YCG chippenhamradio.club
On Sundays, Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets on
145.4MHz from 11am and on 3.7MHz from 5pm. Wednesday sees a net
around 70.425MHz from 9pm. secretary
Crawley Amateur Radio Club meets between 11am and 1pm on Sundays, and
2pm to 3.30pm on Fridays.There is a Club meeting on Wednesday between
8pm and 9.30pm. 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
Cray Valley Radio Society meets at the 1st Royal Eltham Scout HQ at
the rear of 61 to 71 Southend Crescent, Eltham London,
SE9 2SD on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 7pm.
Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome. The
Society's 2m net takes place on 145.350MHz on Sundays at 10am.There
is a net tomorrow, the 30th, around 1.905MHz from 8pm. On Friday,
there is a net on 70.425MHz from 8pm. All amateurs, especially
Foundation licence holders, are welcome to join in with nets. For
more details visit cvrs.uk
On Wednesdays, Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a net on
145.525MHz from 8pm. On Saturdays, the Club has a net on 51.55MHz FM
from 8pm. cprec.org
For details of events and activities organised by Darenth Valley
Radio Society, email info
On Sundays, Dorking and District Radio Society 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. More details are available at
ddrs.org.uk/calendar Sue, M6XUV, ddrs.secretary
Dover Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 6.50pm. Club
members will be taking part in Airfields on the Air at Hawkinge on
Saturday. For more information visit darc.online
publicity
Dunstable Downs Radio Club 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. 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
East Kent Radio Society has a club net on Wednesday on 145.450MHz
from 7pm. For details of the Society events and activities, email
chairman
For details of Edgware and District Radio Society's events, visit
g3efx.org.uk g0pqb25
Every Sunday, Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has a net
on 145.400MHz from 10am. Tomorrow, the 30th, Part 2 of Build a WSPR
beacon begins at Broadway House at 7.30pm. On Wednesday, there is an
open net via the GB3PO repeater from 7.30pm. Mark, M5BOP,
fdarsradiosociety
For details of Guildford and District Radio Society's events and
activities, visit gdrs.net sec.gdrs
Harlow and District Amateur Radio Society's club meeting on Tuesday
starts at 9.30am. Visitors and new members are welcome. g6ut.com
Harwell Amateur Radio Society 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. There is a club net on Wednesday at 3.30pm on 7.150 or
3.710MHz. On Thursday, Chilton Village Hall hosts the Society's
practical antenna evening from 7.30pm. On Friday, there is a net from
8.30pm on 1846 or 3710kHz. There is a net on 145.4125MHz on Saturday
from 3.30pm. g3pia.net secretary
Hastings Electronics and Radio Club holds a daily simplex net on
144.575MHz at 10am. A CW net is held on Mondays at 8pm on
144.575MHz. Non-members are welcome. 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. Occasionally, the Club meets
on Saturdays around 1pm. As the details vary each week, please visit
hastings-electronics-radio-club.com on Wednesday mornings to view
up-to-date information about the location and time of the meeting.
Contact Richard via herc.hastings
Hilderstone Radio Society has a club meeting on Thursday. For details
of the Society's events and activities, email secretary
On Sundays, Horsham Amateur Radio Club has a net on 3.722MHz from
10am. On Tuesdays the net moves to 144.725MHz from 9.30pm. On
Thursday, Adrian, G4LRP hosts a photo quiz. harc.org.uk
On Sundays, Isle of Wight Radio Society has a C4FM net via GB7PO from
8pm. 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. On Fridays, the G3SKY net begins at 7pm. Foundation and
Intermediate licence training is available at meetings. iowrs.org
On Wednesday, Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has a
digital net on Brandmeister DMR Talk Group 23511. Thursday sees an FM
net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. On Friday, there will be a Zoom meeting
from 8pm. Please note that there will be no club meeting on Good
Friday, the 3rd of April. The club's AGM is coming up in April and
there are a range of posts that need to be filled. Email the club
secretary for details. David Priest, M0VIUD 07850 120180,
secretary
Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays on
433.575MHz from 7pm. Tuesday sees a net on 145.475MHz from 7pm. The
Club meets on Thursdays from 7.30pm. The final net of the week is on
Friday on 51.490MHz from 7pm. secretary
The Martello Tower Group has a net every Sunday at 8pm via the GB3CE
repeater. On Mondays, the net via the GB3CL repeater begins at 8pm.
martellotowergroup.com
Medway Amateur Receiving and Transmitting Society nets take place
each weekday from 9.30am on 144.650MHz. Roger, G0NRL,
g0nrl
Mid Herts RAYNET 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. This is your chance to use your hobby and give
back to the community. If you would like to get involved please
contact Keith Batchelor via email at keithbatchelor10
For details of Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society's events and
activities, visit mkars.org.uk
On Wednesday, Norfolk Amateur Radio Club's meeting at CNS School
features the Club AGM and Construction Competition. The meeting
starts at 7pm. The Club's regular Contest Net takes place on Friday
from 9pm on 145.250MHz. For details of events, visit
norfolkamateurradio.org
On Thursday, Reading and District Amateur Radio Club is having a
construction evening from 8pm at Reading Rugby Football Club. For
more details visit radarc.org
For details of all Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society's
events, visit sadars.co.uk g8oud
Silverthorn Radio Club has a Club meeting on Friday from 8pm.
colin.carter
Southampton Amateur Radio Club has a meeting on Wednesday via Zoom
from 7pm. G3SOU
On Tuesdays from 2pm, Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net
around 7.100MHz. On Wednesday at 12.15pm there is a café meeting,
followed by a net on GB3ZX from 2.30pm. A net around 7.100MHz starts
at 2pm on Thursdays. sars.club
Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society has a club sked at 8pm
on the 80m band each Friday close to 3.726MHz. 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
Surrey Radio Contact Club meets on the first and third Mondays of the
month, except on Bank Holidays. 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. John, G3MCX,
020 8688 3322
For details of Thames Amateur Radio Group's activities and events,
visit thamesarg.org.uk Andrew Atkinson, M0IXY,
secretary
Information on West Kent Amateur Radio Society's events and
activities can be found at wkars.org.uk Phil, G3MGQ
secretary
On Friday from 8pm, Whitton Amateur Radio Group has a club night
including HF and VHF operating. For more information visit
warg.dreamhosters.com
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on
1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by a net on 144.260MHz USB at 10.30am
and a net via the GB3DN repeater at 11am. On Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, there is a net via GB3DN from 11am. There is a DMR net on
Tuesdays at 8pm. On Wednesdays, a net on 144.260MHz starts at 8pm. On
Fridays, there is another net on 145.450MHz FM at 8pm. On Saturday, a
net on 144.260MHz runs between 8pm and 9pm. John, G3JKL,
secretary
On Tuesdays from 7.30pm, Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society meets
at the New Remembrance Hall, Charlton, Shaftesbury SP7 0PL. On
Wednesdays, nets take place on 28.360MHz USB at 8pm, then on
70.425MHz FM at 9pm. Keith, M0TMO, gkeith.m0tmo
bvars.org.uk
Join Callington and District Amateur Radio Society members for a chat
on GB3JL every Monday from 8pm. Guests and visitors to southeast
Cornwall are always welcome on the net and at the Engine House Café
every Wednesday from 1.30pm. Visit the Society's website for more
details. callingtonradiosociety.org.uk, Nigel, M7NGL,
secretary
On Mondays, Christchurch Amateur Radio Society has a net on
144.725MHz from 7pm. Visitors are welcome. On Thursday at 7.30pm, the
Society has a Skittles Evening. radioclub.uk
Cornish Radio Amateur Club gas a committee meeting on Tuesday. The
AGM takes place on Thursday. For details of all the Club's events,
visit gx4crc.com G7VOH
Exeter Amateur Radio Society 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. Meetings are held at 7pm and new members are
always welcome. More details are available at exeterars.co.uk
On Sundays and Wednesdays, Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society
has club nights from 7pm. 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. Sue, info
Gordano Amateur Radio Group meets on Wednesdays from 8pm at The
Ship, 310 Down Road, Portishead, North Somerset BS20 8JT. Malcolm,
G4KPM, gordanoradio
Guernsey Amateur Radio Society has a net on Tuesday from 8pm on
145.525MHz. On Thursday, the DMR net is from 8pm on GB7GY, Talk Group
23515, Time Slot 1. All amateurs are welcome to join in. Keith,
GU6EFB, 07781 165137 gars.org.gg
On Wednesdays, Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club has a net on
145.475MHz from 8pm. Matt, 2E0FNT, 2e0fnt
The Jersey Amateur Radio Society clubroom is now open on Fridays from
7.30pm. On Sunday at 8pm there is a DMR net on GB3GJ Talk Group
23516. All amateurs are welcome to join in. An old footpath has been
reinstated to gain access to the club from the Meteorological Radar
Tower to Mast B. Please be very careful as the ground is uneven. You
will need a torch if it is dark. Mike, GJ0PDJ on 07797 718 390.
Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club has a social meeting at the Quarter
Jack in Wells from 2pm tomorrow, the 30th.
christopherlavis3
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club meets every Friday at Page Community
Association, Page Road, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4NE. Meetings
start at 7pm and talks start at 8pm. The Club welcomes all members
and non-members. nbarc.org.uk, Dave, G7BYN on 07533 933 831
Poole Radio Society has a net on Sundays at 8am on 28.055MHz. On
Mondays, there is a net on 145.375MHz at 7.30pm. The net moves to
70.375MHz at 7.30pm on Tuesdays and to 144.375MHz USB on Wednesdays
at 7.30pm. The Society's AGM takes place on Thursday. On Saturday
from 8am, there is a net on 28.055MHz. For details, visit
g4prs.org.uk info
On Sundays, Riviera Amateur Radio Club has nets on 29.150MHz FM from
11am and on 51.490MHz from 11.30am. On Wednesdays, nets take place on
70.475MHz FM from 7.20pm and on 145.425MHz FM from 8pm On Thursday
there is a meeting at the Precinct Centre, Torquay from 7.20pm.
stevecrask
Shirehampton Amateur Radio Club has a Club net on 145.425MHz from
11am every Sunday. Colin, G3YHV 0117 982 3822,
secretary
On Wednesdays, Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club has a Club net
via the GB3VS repeater from 7.30pm.
tauntonarc.wixsite.com/taunton-radio-club
Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club meets every
Wednesday from 7.30pm at The Chantry, Thornbury. The Club has daily
nets via the GB3ZB repeater at 10.30am. The Friday net is on
145.450MHz from 8pm. For further information contact the Club's
Secretary Terry via secretary
Trowbridge and District Amateur Radio Club ‘s meeting on Wednesday
features a talk by Larry Bennett, G4HLN entitled ‘Somerset Beam
Stations – pioneering stations of Somerset'. The meeting starts at
8pm. secretary.tdarc
Torbay Amateur Radio Society has a social evening in the club room at
Teignmouth District Scout Headquarters on Fridays at 7.30pm.
petertanner
Weston-super-Mare Radio Society meets at 7.30pm every Monday at
Weston-super-Mare Social Club, Devonshire Road. Thursday sees a net
via the GB3WB repeater from 8pm. For more information visit
westonradiosociety
On Sundays, Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has nets on 3.663MHz at 10.30am
and on 70.425MHz at 8pm. The Monday and Tuesday nets on 145.350MHz
start at 8pm. The Cllub's AGM takes place on Thursday.
secretary
NEWS FOR WALES
Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club meets on Wednesdays from
7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend, CF32 9DY. The
Club is an approved RSGB Examination Centre for those wishing to
study and take their amateur radio exams. The Club is holding free
workshops for all local radio amateurs over the winter months. More
details can be found on the Club's Facebook page. Rob, GW0RVR,
01656338449, info
On Tuesday, Barry Amateur Radio Society has a club night from 7.30pm
at Sully Sports and Social Club, CF64 5SP from 7.30pm. On Wednesday,
there is a net on 144.550MHz from 8pm. On Friday, there is a Zoom
meeting hosted by Richard, MW0HAT. Steve, GW5VOG, 07900 560 080,
s.cawsey
On Sundays, Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on
3706MHz from 12 noon. On Tuesdays, the net is on 144.575MHz from
7.30pm. Mark, 2W1MRK, 07972 336 885
Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is holding five regular nets this
week: a multi-mode digital net on XLX490 D on Tuesday starting at
8pm; a 70cm FM net on GB3CM on Wednesday starting at 7.30pm; a new
CW practice net on XLX490D on Wednesday starting at 8pm; as GB3FG is
still out of service for repairs, a multi-mode digital net on XLX490
D will be held on Thursday starting at 8pm; and an 80m SSB net,
conditions permitting, on Sunday starting at 2.30pm, with an
experimental 40m net following on immediately afterwards. For more
information on the above please contact Andy, GW0JLX on 07768 282 880.
Chepstow and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the first and
third Tuesday of every month from 7pm in the Scout Hut next to the
British Legion on Grahamstown Road, Sedbury, Chepstow, NP16 7AD. The
Society welcomes all radio users. gw4lwz.co.uk
Cwmbran and District Amateur Radio Society has a club night on
Wednesdays from 7pm at Henllys [HENTLISS] Village Hall, NP44 6JZ. New
and old members are always welcome. The Society has a fully equipped
shack for member use which also houses the GB3YA repeater, with an
Echolink connection, via GB3YA-R. Both are owned and maintained by
the club. Join the Monday evening net on 145.712.5MHz, CTCSS 94.8,
with a 600kHz split, from 7.30pm. To find out more visit mc0yad.club
Gareth, MW6GVR mw6gvr
Dragon Amateur Radio Club runs a Club net at 6.30pm on Sundays on
145.550MHz and at 7.15pm via the GB3AN repeater. Tomorrow, the 30th,
is the regular Zoom night. On Thursday, there is a Club net via the
GB3AN repeater. For details, email mw7mon
mw7mon
On Tuesday, Halkyn Radio Group has a social meeting at the Britannia
Inn from 8pm. info
Highfields Amateur Radio Club meets at Rhiwbina Recreation Club, Lon
Y Dail, Cardiff, CF14 6EA at 7pm every Tuesday. The Club has access
for disabled visitors. There are nets via the GB3WB repeater from
9.30 to 10.30pm most nights of the week. harcmemsec
Holy Island Amateur Radio Club meets at The Boathouse Hotel, Holyhead
on Wednesdays at 7pm. For full details, visit holyislandarc.club
mw0kbn
Llanelli [LAN-ETH-LEE] Amateur Radio Society meets at the Swiss
Valley Community Centre from 7pm every Monday. The Society has a
radio room with HF, 6m, 2m and 70cm equipment, as well as C4FM and FT
digital modes. Tea and coffee are available as well as disabled
access and toilet facilities. james
On Sundays, Newport Amateur Radio Society has a net on 7.104MHz at
10am. On Mondays, the D-Star net starts at 8pm. The Society has a
club meeting at Rhiwderin Tabernacle Church Hall on Thursdays from
7pm. For more information on events, visit gw4ezw.org.uk
gw4ezw.org.uk/contact-us
North Wales Digital Radio Network is a Facebook group that is helping
users in the North Wales area with all aspects of digital amateur
radio. Members can also be heard on the following repeaters: GB7IA,
GB3OD, GB7SA GB7RH and GB7HM. They can also be found on DMR Talk
Group 870, Time Slot 2 and Talk Group 23470, Time slot 1.
facebook.com/groups/northwalesdigitalradionetwork
Rhondda Amateur Radio Society meets at Ystrad, Rhondda Sports Centre,
CF41 7SY, on Tuesdays between 7pm and 9pm. More information about the
Society can be found by visiting gw2fof.co.uk Paul Day, MW0PBD,
07394 994 555
For details of Rhyl and District Amateur Radio Club's events, visit
radarc.uk or email Nigel, M0NDE at secretary
On Tuesdays, St Tybie Amateur Radio Society meets at the portable
cabin next to Saron Hall, SA18 3LN from 7.30pm. A Morse training
night led by GW4BVJ and GW0FJT begins at 6.30pm. Gareth, GW4JPC,
gw4jpc
On Tuesday, Uskside Amateur Radio Club holds its Club night, starting
at 7.30pm in the High Cross Community Hall, Church Close, Rogerstone,
Newport NP10 9SH. The Club is a registered venue for amateur radio
exams. usksidearc.newport
And that's the end of the local news for this week prepared by the
Radio Society of Great Britain. Items for inclusion in subsequent
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