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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 10th of May 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.
bromsgroveradioclub.co.uk/contact
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 Circle's group meeting is on Saturday at 12 noon
in Bloxwich Memorial Club. cracradio
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net every day on
145.400MHz and on the GB3CG repeater from 8.20am. 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. John, G8SEQ (Club Secretary) 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. 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 Fridays, 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 and on Saturday at the same venue from
9.30am.
On Tuesday, Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club's meeting is
portable operating at Wymeswold, WX permitting. For more details,
visit g3ral.net g3ral.net, Chris, G1ETZ, 01509 504 319,
g1etz
Malvern Hills Radio Amateur Club's meeting on Tuesday features
‘Clean Up Your Shack, Part 2', a further look at the filtering from
GM3SEK's video. The Club has a net on 145.350MHz FM on Wednesdays
from 8pm. Dave, G4IDF, 01905 351 568
Midland Amateur Radio Society's meeting on Wednesday comprises a
short committee meeting followed by a discussion on the Society's
95th birthday in June. For details of the Society's events and
activities, visit midlandars.org.uk/meetings Norman, G8BHE
0780 807 8003
Northampton Radio Club has a Natter Night and Contesting Catch-up on
Thursday at the Grangewood Club. For details of the Club's
activities, visit northamptonradioclub.co.uk Richard, M0RKJ,
secretary
Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club has a Club night on Friday
featuring a talk and demonstration by Bill Taylor, G3YTT on
‘Digital Radio with a Raspberry Pi'. The meeting is at the Windmill
from 7pm and all are welcome. The Club's regular Thursday net on
145.475MHz starts at 9.30pm. chairman
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night and club net on
Mondays from 8pm on 145.300MHz. The Group's meeting on Friday is on
the theme of ‘Golf Balls and Toblerones, Part 1'. More information
is available at nharg.org.uk Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, pr
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a Club meeting at the Pyewipe
Inn on Thursday from 7.30pm, this week including a Talk Night. 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 at 4.30pm. There is a
meeting at Boughton Leigh 12th Rugby Scouts Hut from 8pm on Tuesdays.
Steve, G8LYB stephen
On Thursday, Salop Amateur Radio Society has a natter night and will
have its shack on the air. For details of all the Society's events
and activities, visit salopradiosociety.org
salopamateurradio
Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net on Thursday from 8pm on the
2m band. For details of all events, visit solihullradioclub.co.uk
Roy, G4TDF
South Birmingham Radio Society has a weekly Sunday morning chat
meeting. A coffee morning in the Society's shack on Tuesday begins at
10.30am. Visitors are welcome. Gemma Gordon, M6GKG
gemmagordonm6gkg
South Derbyshire and Ashby Woulds Amateur Radio Group has a net on
Sundays from 7pm on 51.470MHz FM. The weekly Monday meeting starts at
7pm. The club has a net on Tuesdays on 145.4125MHz from 7pm. Club
night on Wednesday is open to visitors and starts at 7pm. For details
of the Group's future events and activities, visit sdawarg.org
sdawarg.secretary
Stratford upon Avon and District Amateur Radio Society's meeting
tomorrow, the 11th, is at Venture House and includes a talk entitled
‘Optimising the Operation of your Linear Amplifier'. For details of
all the 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. For details, visit tdars.org.uk.
secretary
For details of Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society's activities,
visit wvars.com interested_in
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
Details of all Wythall Radio Club's events are available at
wythallradioclub.co.uk 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 from 7pm at Oaks WMC in Ardsley. 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's meeting tomorrow, the 11th, at its Ladybridge
venue includes a presentation by Ross, G6GVI entitled ‘Home-made
Antennas for VHF and Above'. For more details, visit
boltonwireless.org.uk boltonwireless.org.uk
Join Bury Radio Society's net on 144.550MHz FM at 6pm on Sundays.
There is a DMR net using the 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 at 10.30am. You will find them on 145.300MHz FM. More
information is available from John, G0FGG. Email John
via john
For details of all Denby Dale Amateur Radio 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. dadars
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. There will also be an
outdoor activity on Wednesday, location to be advised. On Friday, the
Society has a DMR net on Talk Group 23525 from 7pm. Mike, M0MJX,
info
Gilmore and North West Morse Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 2pm
on 144.064MHz and on 7.025.50MHz from 7.30pm. On Tuesdays there is a
net on 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. 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
Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club meets on Friday 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 a SSTV net on 144.700MHz FM
every Sunday from 8pm. Tomorrow, the 11th, the CW net on 144.060MHz
starts at 8.30pm. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays there are Morse
tuition and practice nets from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM. The Club meeting
takes place at Dubmire Royal British Legion Club on Tuesday at 6pm.
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 & District Amateur Radio Society has a net
via the GB3HS repeater. On Wednesday, the Society's meeting at the
Highland Laddie pub starts at 7.30pm. On Thursday, there is a net on
145.325MHz from 7.30pm. m0rkk
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 11th,
includes on-air activity from the shack. For more information about
the Society's events and activities, visit gx4mws.uk Greg, M0TXX
info
For details of all Maltby and District Amateur Radio Society's events
and activities, visit the Society's website at maltbyradio.org.uk.
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 from 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 11th, there is a 4m net starting on 70.450MHz,
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.
Each Friday, from 8pm, the club is meeting at a temporary venue at
Saint Paul's Parish Centre, Church Street Royton, OL2 5JS
secretary
On Sundays, Otley Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.425MHz
starting at 7.15pm. On Tuesdays, 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 and
Thursday 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
Details of South Cheshire Amateur Radio Society's activities and
meetings can be found at g6tw.co.uk
South Manchester Radio Club has 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.There is a net on 51.530MHz from 8pm on Wednesday.
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 has a G5O Contest Group Meeting tomorrow, the
11th, at 7.15pm. The usual Monday net runs from 7.30pm on 145.375MHz.
On Tuesday there is a net on 50.270MHz SSB from 7.30pm. 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. 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 10th between
10am and 4pm. Natter Night on Tuesday and Technical Night on
Wednesday both begin at 7pm. On Saturday and next Sunday, the 17th,
the Society has an Open Day between 10am and 4pm. Amateur radio
licence training will 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 via the GB3HG repeater from 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
Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club Rally will take place on Sunday
the 17th of May 2026 at Share Discovery Village, 221 Lisnaskea
Road, Lisnaskea, Enniskillen BT92 0JZ. Traders can arrive from
around 9am and the doors open to visitors from 11am. The usual
facilities, including parking, food and drink, RSGB book stall and
bring and buy will be available on site. The entrance fee is GBP 5
and this includes a ticket for the draw. To book a table, email Alan,
GI6PYP via argault91
A special 2m net is running every Friday from 8pm until the 15th of
May. Operators are 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 members are taking part in
Mills on the Air on today, the 10th. The Society meets on the second
Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street,
Bangor, BT20 4JE. The meeting includes a RAYNET-UK presentation and
the Society's summer events programme. 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 Group's regular Tuesday meeting is at 7pm
in Carrick Elim Church, North Road, Carrickfergus.
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 first 144MHz DF
Hunt on Friday. Members are meeting in Old Pool car park at 6.30pm
for 7pm start. 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
Tomorrow, the 11th, Edinburgh and District Radio Society has a net
from 8pm on 433.525MHz. On Saturday and next Sunday, the 17th, there
is a 144MHz portable operating event. Norman, GM1CNH, 07740 946 192
Galashiels and District Amateur Radio Society meets on Wednesdays at
8pm at 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
Inverness and District Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on
Wednesday, with the shack open from 7pm.
invernessradiosociety
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 net
at 7.30pm on 145.575MHz. On Wednesday at 7pm 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
On Wednesday, Lothians Radio Society's meeting features a
presentation by John, GM8OTI entitled ‘EME on a Shoestring'.
Members are meeting at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. 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
Orkney Amateur Radio Club meets at 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of
each month at the Orkney Sea Cadets' building on Old Scapa Road,
Kirkwall.
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 has its AGM on Friday. For more
information visit wosars.club westofscotlandars
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 from 8pm, there is a net on GB7KT. More details are
available at arac.org.uk Mal, G8FHI mal.g8fhi
arac.org.uk
Banbury Amateur Radio Society has a net on 144.5125MHz FM most
evenings. For more information, visit banburyares.co.uk
On Wednesday Bishop's Stortford Amateur Radio Society has its net,
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.
There is a net on Tuesday from 8pm and on Wednesday, also from 8pm,
on 145.375MHz. Details of all the Club's events and activities are
available at g4bra.org.uk secretary
Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society has its annual rig
clinic in the clubhouse and via Zoom on Thursday at 8pm. 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. 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 from
Monday to Thursday. 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. On Tuesday the club open net on GB3DA starts at 8pm. On
Thursday, CW classes start at 7pm. For details, email
morse2025
g0mwt.org.uk
Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society members are taking part in
Mills on the Air today, the 11th, using the GB0BWM callsign from
Brill Windmill. On Wednesday there is a formal meeting at the Golden
Eagle, Ashley Green. For details of all the Society's events and
activities, visit g3mdg.org.uk Malcolm, G3ZNU 01494 890 840
Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club has a Club night on
Tuesday from 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.
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. The Club's next talk will be on
Wednesday the 20th of May when Zander, M1YAP will deliver a
presentation on FPGAs. 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. Members are
operating between 8am and 5pm today, the 10th, from Meopham Windmill
for Windmills on the Air. The Society's net takes place on 145.350MHz
on Sundays at 10am. 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
Darenth Valley Radio Society's meeting on Wednesday features a
presentation on ‘Better Photography' by Chris, M0KPU. For details
of the Society's events and activities, email
info
On Sundays, Dorking and District Radio Society has a net on 3.772MHz
SSB from 8.15am. There is 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
For more information on Dover Amateur Radio Club's events, 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 is operating a Special Event Station at the
Mill today, the 10th, for Mills on the Air. The club also has a
social meeting on Wednesday. For details of the Society's events and
activities, email chairman
On Thursday, Edgware and District Radio Society members will hear a
talk by Robert, G5YRJ. For details of the Society's events, visit
g3efx.org.uk g0pqb25
Every Sunday, Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has a net
on 145.400MHz from 10am. 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 will be at John Webb's
Windmill in Thaxted, Essex, today, the 10th, between 8.30am and 4pm
running Special Event Station GB0WTM as part of Mills on the Air.
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 Friday, there is a ‘Real Coffee Shop' event at
Millet's Farm Café from 10.30am. Also on Friday, there is a net from
8.30pm on 1846 or 3710kHz. Saturday sees a net on 145.4125MHz 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
For details of Hilderstone Radio 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. 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
Leiston Amateur Radio Club is holding a discussion and update on mesh
on Tuesday. Members will be also be planning for the East Suffolk
Wireless Rally planning. nigel.flatman
Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club has a net on Mondays on
70.400MHz. The Tuesday net is 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 Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society's events and
activities, email progsec
progsec
Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society's meeting tomorrow, the 11th,
features a talk by Brendan, G8IXK entitled ‘Brendan's Rockets and
the BBC Micro-Bit'. On Friday, the club coffee and chat on Zoom
starts at 10.30am. For details of all the Society's events and
activities, visit mkars.org.uk
Norfolk Amateur Radio Club meets at CNS School on Wednesday from 7pm.
The regular Contest Net takes place on Friday from 9pm on 145.250MHz.
For details of all events, visit norfolkamateurradio.org
On Sundays, Reading and District Amateur Radio Club has a post-GB2RS
net on 70.425MHz. There is a Club net on 70.425MHz on Tuesday from
8.30pm. On Thursday, Patrick, 2E0IFB will be giving a presentation
entitled ‘Building an Enigma Replica'. The meeting starts at 8pm in
2nd Woodley Scout Hut. For more details visit radarc.org
Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society's meeting on Thursday is
an on-the-air radio and CW practice session. For details of all the
Society's events, visit sadars.co.uk g8oud
Silverthorn Radio Club has a Club meeting on Friday from 8pm.
colin.carter
The 2026 AGM of the South Anglia Repeater Group which funds GB7AL,
GB3EF, GB3IH, GB7MK and GB3PO will be held at the Deben Room,
Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4AU
at 7pm on Tuesday the 12th of May 2026. An agenda can be downloaded
at sargroup.co.uk or contact the Secretary, Iain G0OZS,
on iain
Southampton Amateur Radio Club has a meeting via Zoom from 7pm on
Wednesday. G3SOU
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net on Tuesday at 2pm. sars.club
Tomorrow, the 11th, Southgate Amateur Radio Club will be on the air
from 14th Southgate Scout Hut, Green Road, Southgate N14 4AP. Members
are meeting at 7.30pm for 8pm start. Nigel, G0RPM
g0rpm
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. On Wednesday there is a
net on 28.078MHz from 10am. On Thursday, there is a net on 8pm on
70.30MHz. On Friday, there are nets from 7.30pm on 144.6125MHz and on
145.35MHz from 8pm. John, G3MCX, 020 8688 3322
On Thursday, Sutton and Cheam Radio Society's meeting features a talk
by Matthew Phillips, G6WPJ on using low-power software defined radio
to rejuvenate medium- and short-wave broadcasting. For more details
visit scrs.org.uk secretary
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. A net on 144.260MHz runs from 8pm to 9pm on
Wednesday. On Fridays, there is a net on 145.450MHz FM at 8pm. 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,
there is a Natter Night and Operating evening evening. radioclub.uk
For details of all Cornish Radio Amateur 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 the fourth Wednesday of the
month from 8pm at The Ship, 310 Down Road, Portishead, North
Somerset BS20 8JT. Malcolm, G4KPM, gordanoradio
Guernsey Amateur Radio Society has a net on Tuesdays from 8pm on
145.525MHz. On Thursdays, 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.
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 Mondays 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. 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.
stevecrask
On Tuesday, Saltash and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on
145.7625MHz from 7.30pm. Mark Chanter, M0WMB sadarc.co.uk
Shirehampton Amateur Radio Club members are operating Special Event
Station GB4CDW for Mills on the Air today, the 10th. On Friday, G0OER
is giving a talk entitled ‘Building a VHF Transceiver from my Junk
Box'. Colin, G3YHV 0117 982 3822,
secretary
Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club has a Club net on Wednesday
from 7.30pm via GB3VS. 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 email
secretary
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. Thursday's meeting includes a presentation entitled
‘Tiny Tim: Setting up a home electronic lab'.
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. 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. 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. On Friday, the Society is meeting at Islwyn High School at
7pm. 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; a 2m FM net
on GB3FG on Thursday starting at 8pm, assuming the repeater is
available. If it is not, then XLX490D is the fallback; 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 282880.
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. The Club night
tomorrow, the 11th, takes place via Zoom. On Thursday, there is a
Club net via the GB3AN repeater. For details, email
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, a D-Star net starts at 8pm. There is a net on
Tuesday from 8pm on 145.375MHz. 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 Amateur Radio Group has a net today, the 10th, from 8pm
on GB3OR. The meeting tomorrow, the 11th, includes a presentation by
the Air Ambulance. mw7mon
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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