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Next, the GB2RS Local News for Sunday the 5th of July 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
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NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
Bolsover Amateur Radio Society meets 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
on 07905 868 221 for more information.
Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club has nets on 145.400MHz
from 7.30pm on Mondays and Thursdays. 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 night takes place on
Wednesdays at 7.30pm. For more details, visit the Club's Facebook
page. info
Central Radio Amateur Circle has a net on 145.300MHz from 7.30pm
every Tuesday. On Saturday, the group meeting at Bloxwich Memorial
Club starts at 12 noon. cracradio
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net every day on
145.400MHz and via the GB3CG repeater from 8.20am. There is a DMR net
on Talk Group 235292 on Mondays from 8pm. Slow CW around 3540kHz is
on Tuesdays 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
Coventry Amateur Radio Society holds an open FM net on Mondays 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. Tomorrow, the
6th, the Society has a construction evening. For details, visit
g4aym.org.uk, 01242 699 595 (afternoons), 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 hares.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
Leicester Radio Society members are taking part in VHF National Field
Day today, the 5th. Members will also be on the air tomorrow, the
6th. The Society's radio chat and coffee event runs on Thursdays
between 10am and 4pm. For more information 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. The Club meets at BSA Village Hall in Aisthorpe at
7.30pm on Wednesdays and from 9.30am on Saturdays.
Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club has a ‘Bring Your
Hand-Held' event on Tuesday. g3ral.net, Chris, G1ETZ, 01509 504 319,
g1etz
Malvern Hills Radio Amateur Club has a net on 145.350MHz FM on
Wednesday from 8pm. Dave, G4IDF, 01905 351 568
Midland Amateur Radio Society's meeting on Wednesday features a short
committee meeting followed by an operating session in the shack. For
details of the Society's events and activities, visit
midlandars.org.uk/meetings Norman, G8BHE 0780 807 8003
On Thursdays, Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club has a net from
9.30pm on 145.475MHz. For details of all the Club's events and
activities, visit ndarc.co.uk. chairman
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night and club net on
145.300MHz tomorrow, the 6th, from 8pm. On Friday there is shack
maintenance and video evening. More information is available at
nharg.org.uk Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, pr
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a meeting at the Pyewipe Inn
tomorrow, the 6th, from 7.30pm. The meeting at the Pyewipe Inn on
Thursday from 7pm includes a talk. 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 net on 1913kHz
starts at 8pm. Steve, G8LYB stephen
Salop Amateur Radio Society is taking part in VHF National Field Day
today, the 5th. On Thursday there is a committee meeting. For details
of all the Society's events and activities, visit
salopradiosociety.org salopamateurradio
South Birmingham Radio Society has a weekly Sunday morning 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 from
7pm today, the 5th, on 51.470MHz. The club has a net on Tuesdays on
145.4125MHz from 7pm. Club night on Wednesday is open to visitors and
starts at 7pm. Friday's 70.4125 NFM net runs from 7pm. For details of
the Group's future events and activities, visit sdawarg.org
sdawarg.secretary
Stafford and District Amateur Radio Society meets on Wednesday
evenings at the Wildwood Community Centre in Stafford, ST17 4RA from
8pm. The Society offers a wide range of activities, regular talks and
training courses and is also developing a Club Reflector for members
and users in the Stafford area. For more information visit
g3sbl.org.uk or email info
For details of Stratford upon Avon and District Radio Society events
and activities, visit stratfordradiosociety.org.uk 01608 664 488
cousbey
Telford and District Amateur Radio Society has a direction-finding on
Wednesday. Contact John, M0XJA for more details.
secretary
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is at the Newbury Radio Rally
today, the 5th. For details of the Society's events and 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
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
from 7pm. For more information visit the club's Facebook page. David,
M0URP, secretary
Wythall Radio Club has an open committee meeting in the Darts Room on
Tuesday at 8pm. For details of the Club's events and activities,
visit 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. There is an open net on
Thursday from 7pm on 144.5625MHz. 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 6th, includes an on-air
net. For more details, visit boltonwireless.org.uk
boltonwireless.org.uk
Bury Radio Society's net on 144.550MHz FM on Sundays starts at 6pm.
An operating night takes place on Tuesday. 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,
info
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
Chester and District Radio Society has a net from 11.30am on Sundays
on 145.50MHz. On Mondays, a net on 3.65MHz LSB starts at 7.30pm. On
Tuesday there is a net on 7.136MHz LSB from 11.30am. There is also an
outdoor activity event. On Wednesday from 11.30am there is a net
GB7WH from 11.30am. On Thursday, the net moves to 5.3985MHz USB from
11.30am. The net on Friday is on 144.300MHz USB from 9pm. Members
will be taking part in the 145 Alive event next Sunday, the 12th.
secretary
Darlington Amateur Radio Club meets on Fridays between 10am and 12
noon at the coffee Morning in Haughton Le Skerne Methodist Chapel,
Haughton Green, Darlington. More details are available from John,
G0FGG.
For details Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society's activities visit
ddarc.uk g6ldinfo
Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has its usual Sunday 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. 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. On Tuesdays there is a net on 145.375MHz from 7.30pm.
On Friday, a CW net on 7.025.50MHz begins at 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
Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club is meeting at Hartlepool Scout Centre
from 7pm on Friday. mx0idz
Hornsea Amateur Radio Club has a CW net on 1869kHz on Mondays from
8pm and on SSB from 8.30pm. The Club is meeting on Wednesday. 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 6th, 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.
Hull and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Mondays at
7.30pm via the GB3HS repeater. The Society meets in the Highland
Laddie pub from 7.30pm on Wednesday. On Thursday, the net on
145.325MHz starts at 7.30pm. m0pbg
Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society will be operating from a booth
during Tynwald Day, tomorrow, the 6th, from 9am to 5pm. Regular
meetings resume on the normal schedule with the next meeting being on
Wednesday the 15th at the Ballasalla shack. The next social meeting
will be on the 30th at the Creg-ny-baa. The regular Sunday net is
held at 4pm, following the GB2RS news bulletin, 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 meets tomorrow, the 6th, at
7.30pm. For more information about the Society's events and
activities, visit gx4mws.uk Greg, M0TXX info
Maltby and District Amateur Radio Society has a social evening on
Fridays at Centenary Hall, Hellaby. maltbyradio.org.uk,
info
Merseyside Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting tomorrow, the
6th, from 7.30pm at the Mel Inn. For details of the Society's events,
visit marsradio.uk info
Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society continues its participation in
National Field Day weekend today, the 5th, and reviews the event at
its meeting on Wednesday. secretary
Northumbria Amateur Radio Club meets 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. From 8pm tomorrow, the 6th, there is a net on 70.450MHz FM,
then QSY. On Wednesday from 8pm, the net moves to 145.500MHz then
QSY. All amateurs are welcome to join these nets. On Friday, the Club
night at Royton ATC, starts at 8pm. secretary
Otley Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays on 145.425MHz
starting at 7pm. 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
Scarborough Amateur Radio Society, G4BP has a club net on Sundays
from 9am on 3650kHz. seasidejan
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
at 8pm on Tuesdays. There is a net on 51.530MHz from 8pm on
Wednesday. On Thursday, the Club meeting includes a talk. For more
details, visit smrcc.org.uk Chris, G8ZCJ / Dave, G0BJK smrcc.org.uk
Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society meets on Thursdays at the Old Bank
WMC, Mirfield, 6.30pm. Malcolm, 2E0IOX, spenvalleyars
Stockport Radio Society has a regular Monday net from 7.30pm on
145.375MHz. On Tuesday there is a radio and practical evening from
7pm at Walthew House. On Thursdays there is a net on GB3MR from
7.30pm. The Society is taking part in the Wings and Wheels Fair at
Avro Heritage Centre on Saturday and next Sunday between 9.30am and
4pm. info
Warrington Amateur Radio Club has Solder Sunday every week from 2pm
in the clubroom and via Zoom. The Club's Monitoring Mondays sessions
take place weekly at 10am. On Tuesdays at 8pm, the Club hosts a
meeting in its club room and via Zoom. On Thursday, there is a social
and coffee morning event from 10am and a hotspot net from 8pm. Dave,
G8KBB, secretary
Wearside Electronics and Amateur Radio Society meets on Mondays 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 5th, between
10am and 4pm. Natter Night on Tuesday and Technical Night on
Wednesday both begin at 7pm. There is another Open Day on Saturday
and next Sunday, the 12th, between 10am and 4pm. 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 yars.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
For details of Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society events and
activities, 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 is now on its summer break. Meetings
will resume with the Club's AGM on Sunday the 13th of September. 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.org.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 is taking part in VHF
National Field Day today, the 5th. For all the details of all events
and activities, visit cpsarc.com 01875 811 723
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 Club has a Club net tomorrow, the 6th,
on 433.525MHz from 8pm. There is a club meeting and social evening on
Saturday. 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 at 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
Kilmarnock and Loudon Amateur Radio Club has a SSB net on 3,720kHz on
Sundays 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
Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Mondays at
7.30pm on 145.575MHz. On Wednesday at 7pm there is 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 meets on Wednesday, 7.30pm for 8pm, for Pub
Night at Wee Bennet's Bar. For more information, visit
lothiansradiosociety.com events
Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society has a DMR net on Wednesday at
8pm. There is a Society meeting on Friday from 7pm at Newarthill
Community Education Centre. For details of the 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
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
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.475MHz FM on
Mondays from 9pm. Friday's meeting is a Media Night and Talk Night.
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
The GB3OO digital ATV repeater, located at Folkestone in Kent, is now
fully operational. GB3OO has a 70cm input on 437MHz and a 23cm output
on 1304MHz using an omnidirectional slotted waveguide antenna. A
permanent web stream is available and all transmissions are recorded.
The repeater is open for general user. Reception reports,
particularly on the new 23cm output, are welcomed. More details can
be found at gb3oo.co.uk
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. There is also a net on Thursdays from 8pm. 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
Bishop's Stortford Amateur Radio Society has a net on Wednesday 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 multi-mode net on Tuesday from 8pm. Details of the Club's
events and activities are available at g4bra.org.uk
secretary
Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society's meeting on Thursday
features a presentation on metal detecting. The meeting takes place
in the clubhouse and via Zoom and starts at 8pm. For more
information, visit badars.co.uk Geoff, G1GNQ 01376 325 429
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 has a net on Wednesday
from 9pm on 145.500MHz, then QSY. Today, the 5th, members are taking
part in VHF National Field Day. m0pel
Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a Club net on Sunday from 10.30am,
starting on 145.500MHz before moving to 145.275MHz. Natter Night
tomorrow, the 6th, starts at 8pm. On Saturday there is a net on
7.063MHz from 4pm. Greg, G4EBY, ebytronics
Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society has club nets every day from
Monday to Saturday. 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 Society's meeting includes a talk by Gwyn,
G4FKH on HF Propagation. On Thursday, CW classes start at 7pm. For
details, email morse2025
g0mwt.org.uk/training/index.htm. g0mwt.org.uk
Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society has an informal meeting on
Wednesday at the Golden Eagle in Ashley Green. 01494 890 840
Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the
144MHz UK Activity Contest on Tuesday from 7.30pm. Visit
chippenhamradio.club for more information. Alan, G6YCG
chippenhamradio.club
Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets on 145.4MHz on Sundays
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
between 8pm and 9.30pm on Wednesdays. Today, the 5th, and on
Wednesday, Paul, G7KBR will be helping club members with a satellite
antenna build. Non-members are welcome to visit the club. The Club is
located 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. Four places remain
on the Cray Valley hybrid Full licence course. Go to the ‘training'
tab at cvrs.uk to find application form. On Sundays, the Society's
regular Sunday net is from 10am on 145.350MHz. 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
Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a net on 145.525MHz
from 8pm on Wednesdays. 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 talk
on Off-Grid Power Systems by Steve, 2E0SSI. For details of the
Society's events and activities, email info
Phil, M0IMA, philbros500
Dorking and District Radio Society has a net every Sunday 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
Dover Amateur Radio Club's White Cliffs net via GB3KS starts at 7pm
on Sundays. Members will be meeting on Thursday at The Buddipole. 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's meeting on Wednesday includes a talk by
Chris Hall entitled ‘Power is Everything'. chairman
Edgware and District Radio Society's meeting on Thursday includes a
talk by Robert, G5YRJ. g0pqb25
Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays on
145.400MHz from 10am. Tomorrow, the 6th, a barbecue social evening
talks place at the Foxhall Shack from 6pm. 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
On Tuesday, Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society will be holding an open
evening and showcase from 7pm at William Morris School Annex,
W6 8RB. All are welcome and refreshments will be provided. For more
information visit m0xhs.uk/events info
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 net from 8.30pm on 1846 or 3710kHz.
Saturday's net is 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
Hilderstone Radio Society has a net on Thursday at 7pm.
secretary
Horsham Amateur Radio Club has a net on 3.722MHz from 10am on
Sundays. On Tuesdays the net moves to 144.725MHz from 9.30pm.
harc.org.uk
Isle of Wight Radio Society has a C4FM net via GB7PO on Sundays 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
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. If you would like to get involved, please
contact Keith Batchelor via email at keithbatchelor10
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a Nag and Natter event on Friday
from 7.30pm in the Millfield Suite, Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill. For
details of the Society's events and activities, email
progsec
Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society has a committee meeting tomorrow,
the 6th. The Society's regular club coffee and chat on Zoom on Friday
starts at 10.30am. For details of all the Society's events and
activities, visit mkars.org.uk
Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society members will be at the
Newbury Radio Rally today, the 5th. 07970 885 614
g4lmw
Norfolk Amateur Radio Club members are at the Barford Rally today,
the 5th, between 9am and 1.45pm. The Club has a net on Mondays via
GB3NB from 7.30pm. On Friday there is a Contest net on 145.250MHz at
9pm. On Saturday at 10am there is a Koblenz Sked on 7.135MHz or
3.688MHz. For details of all events, visit norfolkamateurradio.org
Reading and District Amateur Radio Club has a post-GB2RS net on
Sundays on 70.425MHz and is taking part in VHF National Field Day
today, the 5th. The Club is finalising details of CW Field Day
tomorrow, the 6th. The Club net on Tuesday, from 8.30pm, is on
70.425MHz. On Thursday, members meet to prepare for the McMichael
Rally. For more details, visit radarc.org
Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is meeting on Thursday
for on-the-air operating and CW practice. g8uod
Silverthorn Radio Club has a Club meeting on Friday from 8pm.
colin.carter
For details of Southgate Amateur Radio Club's meeting tomorrow, the
6th, visit southgatearc.uk 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
1905kHz 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. Today, the 5th, members are taking part in VHF
National Field Day. John, G3MCX, 020 8688 3322
For details of Sutton and Cheam Radio Society's events and
activities, visit scrs.org.uk secretary
Thames Amateur Radio Group has a CW net on 144.075MHz on Friday from
7.30pm and a FM net at 8pm. Visit the Group's website for details.
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
For details of Whitton Amateur Radio Group events and activities,
visit warg.dreamhosters.com
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from
9.30am on Sundays, followed by a net on 144.260MHz USB at 10.30am and
a net via the GB3DN repeater at 11am. On Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, there is a net via GB3DN from 11am. There is a DMR net on
Tuesdays at 8pm and a net on 144.260MHz on Wednesday. On Fridays,
there is a net on 145.450MHz FM at 8pm. John, G3JKL,
secretary
Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society meets at the New Remembrance
Hall, Charlton, Shaftesbury SP7 0PL at 7.30pm on Tuesdays. On
Wednesdays, nets take place on 145.425MHz from 7pm, on 28.360MHz USB
at 8pm, then on 70.425MHz FM at 9pm. Keith, M0TMO,
gkeith.m0tmo
Callington and District Amateur Radio Society members meet 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
Christchurch Amateur Radio Society has a net on Mondays on 144.725MHz
from 7pm. Visitors are welcome. Thursday's meeting is a Natter and
Operating Night. radioclub.uk
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
Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society has club nights from 7pm on
Sundays and Wednesdays. 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
Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club has a net on 145.475MHz from 8pm on
Wednesdays. Matt, 2E0FNT, 2e0fnt
Jersey Amateur Radio Society's 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. This Friday, the 10th, Adrian,
G4JBH will be giving a talk entitled ‘Spy Radios'. 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 CW. For details, visit g4prs.org.uk info
Riviera Amateur Radio Club has nets every Sunday 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 via the
GB3PL repeater from 7.30pm. Mark Chanter, M0WMB sadarc.co.uk
Shirehampton Amateur Radio Club has a net every Sunday on 145.425MHz
from 11am. On Friday, Professor Martin Fullekrug gives a talk on
Lightning and Atmospheric Noise. secretary
Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club has its monthly meeting on
Tuesday the 7th from 7.30pm at Tangier Scout Centre, Castle St,
Taunton, TA1 4AS. During the meeting, members will be introduced to
the RSGB 144MHz FM Activity Contest and the RSGB 144MHz UK Activity
Contests. All are welcome to attend.
tauntonarc.wixsite.com/taunton-radio-club
Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club meets every
Wednesday from 7.30pm at The Chantry, Thornbury. This Wednesday the
8th, John M0HFH will be giving a talk about antennas. The Club has
daily nets via the GB3ZB repeater at 10.30am. The Friday net is
around 145.450MHz from 8pm. For further information, email
secretary
Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a social night on Friday.
Peter, G4VTO, petertanner
On Wednesday, Trowbridge and District Amateur Radio Club has a club
meeting and on-air activity night from 8pm.
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
secretary.tdarc
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has nets on 3.663MHz on Sundays at 10.30am
and on 70.425MHz at 8pm. The Monday and Tuesday nets on 145.350MHz
start at 8pm. On Thursday the Club hosts a Junk Sale and
bring-and-swap evening. 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
Barry Amateur Radio Society has a club night on Tuesday from 7.30pm
at Sully Sports and Social Club, CF64 5SP. On Wednesday, there is a
net on 144.550MHz from 8pm. On Friday, a Zoom meeting hosted by
Richard, MW0HAT starts at 8pm. Steve, GW5VOG, 07900 560 080,
s.cawsey
Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 3706MHz on
Sundays from 12 noon. On Tuesdays, the net is on 144.575MHz from
7.30pm. Members meet on Fridays at Islwyn High School. Mark, 2W1MRK,
07972 336 885
Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is holding a face-to-face and on-air
meeting on Tuesday the 7th starting at 6.30pm. The meeting will
include a show-and-tell element. There is also a short committee
meeting being held from 7pm, so there is no digital net that Tuesday
evening. Four regular nets are being held as usual: a 70cm FM net on
GB3CM on Wednesday starting at 7.30pm; a slow 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 any
of the above nets, Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society, 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. On Thursday, there
is a Club net via the GB3AN repeater. For details, email
mw7mon
Halkyn Radio Group has a social meeting and 2m activity night at the
Britannia Inn on Tuesday from 8pm. On Saturday the Group takes part
in a three-club joint open day at the Britannia Inn from 10.30am.
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
Newport Amateur Radio Society has a net on 7.104MHz at 10am on
Sundays. On Mondays, the D-Star net starts at 8pm. There is a net on
Tuesday from 8pm on 145.375MHz. The club meets at Rhiwderin
Tabernacle Church Hall on Thursday from 7pm. For more information on
events, visit gw4ezw.org.uk gw4ezw.org.uk/contact-us
North Wales Amateur Radio Group has a net on Sundays from 8pm on
GB3OR. The meeting tomorrow, the 6th, is a radio and chat night. On
Saturday, the group joins Wirral and Halkyn Radio Club for a joint
meeting. 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. Also on Tuesdays, 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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