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Next, the GB2RS Local News for Sunday the 12th 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 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. Next Sunday, the 19th, the club is operating Special
Event Station GB1CAR at Walsall Arboretum Car Show.
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. On Thursday, the meeting includes a talk by Brian, G4CIB
entitled ‘Stories Behind the QSL Cards'. The meeting is the Premier
Suite at Cheltenham Town Football Club. Members are meeting from
7.30pm for an 8pm start. 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. The Society has
an informal meeting tomorrow, the 13th. 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 the 145 Alive
event today, the 12th. The club is open between 10am and 4pm on
Thursday for radio chat and coffee. For details of the 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 meeting takes place at BSA
Village Hall in Aisthorpe from 7.30pm. The Club also meets on
Saturdays at the same venue from 9.30am.
Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is planning portable
operation from Wymeswold on Tuesday, weather permitting. For details
of the Club's events and activities, visit g3ral.net g3ral.net,
Chris, G1ETZ, 01509 504 319, g1etz
On Tuesday, Malvern Hills Radio Amateur Club has a presentation by
David G4ASR, Andrew G0JCC and Tim G7KTP entitled ‘The Microwave Bands
from 1.3GHz to 76GHz'. The talk will take place at Barnards Green
Cricket Club from 7.30pm. The usual net on 145.350MHz FM will take
place on Wednesday from 8pm. Dave, G4IDF, 01905 351 568
Midland Amateur Radio Society will discuss ‘mobile rallies to visit'
at its meeting on Wednesday. For details of the Society's events and
activities, visit midlandars.org.uk/meetings Norman, G8BHE
0780 807 8003
For details of Northampton Radio Club's activities, visit
northamptonradioclub.co.uk Richard, M0RKJ,
secretary
Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on Thursday from
9.30pm on 145.475MHz. On Friday, members are meeting at the Windmill
from 7pm. Daren, M7VDP will be talking about Bunkers on the Air and
his experiences of activating sites. All are welcome. 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 from 8pm tomorrow, the 13th. Friday's meeting includes
shack maintenance and a video evening. More information is available
at nharg.org.uk Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, pr
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club's meeting at the Pyewipe Inn
tomorrow, the 13th, from 7.30pm includes a talk at 8pm. The Club
returns to the Pyewipe Inn on Thursday for its regular meeting 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 net on 1913kHz
starts at 8pm. Steve, G8LYB stephen
Salop Amateur Radio Society's meeting on Thursday includes a talk by
Dave, G8VZT on ATUs. For details of all the Society's events and
activities, visit salopradiosociety.org
salopamateurradio
For details of Solihull Amateur Radio Society's events and
activities, visit solihullradioclub.co.uk Roy, G4TDF
South Birmingham Radio Society has a weekly Sunday morning meeting
from 10am. A coffee morning in the Society's shack on Tuesday begins
at 10.30am. Visitors are welcome. There is a chat evening in the
shack from 7pm on Friday. 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. On
Saturday and next Sunday, the 19th, members are operating at the
Barton Under Needwood Steam Rally. Set-up is from 12 noon on Friday.
For details of the Group's future events and activities, visit
sdawarg.org sdawarg.secretary
For details of Stratford Upon Avon and District Radio Society's
events and activities, visit stratfordradiosociety.org.uk.
cousbey
For details of Telford and District Amateur Radio Society's events
and activities, visit tdars.org.uk. secretary
For details of Welland Valley Amateur Radio 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 on events, see the club's Facebook
page. David, M0URP, secretary
Details of 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. 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 13th, takes place at the
Club's Ladybridge venue. For more details, visit
boltonwireless.org.uk boltonwireless.org.uk
Bury Radio Society's net on 144.550MHz FM on Sundays starts at 6pm.
On Tuesday, Alan, G4FZP presents on ‘Keeping Track of your Stuff'.
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
Chester and District Radio Society is taking part in 145 Alive today,
the 12th. On Sundays there is a net from 11.30am on 145.50MHz. On
Mondays, a net on 3.65MHz runs from 7.30pm. The nets on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays run from 11.30am. On Friday, a net on
144.330MHz starts at 9pm. secretary
Darlington Amateur Radio Club now meets informally every week at the
coffee Morning on Friday at 10am till noon in Haughton Le Skerne
Methodist Chapel, Haughton Green, Darlington. More details are
available from John, G0FGG.
For details of all Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society's events and
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 145.375MHz. 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
Hambleton Amateur Radio Society holds its annual junk sale on
Wednesday from 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. The Club is closed on Wednesday for the
80m Club Championship SSB Contest. On Friday, the Club has a net
around 145.450MHz from 8pm. John, G3XYF, hornseaarc
hornseaarc.com
Houghton Le Spring Amateur Radio Club has a SSTV net on 144.700MHz FM
every Sunday from 8pm. Tomorrow, the 13th, 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. On Thursday, a net on 145.325MHz
starts at 7.30pm. m0pbg
Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society returns to its regular meeting
schedule on Wednesday at the Ballasalla shack. The meeting will
include a demonstration of the VarAC HF radio software. The next
social meeting will be on the 30th of July at the Creg-ny-baa. Please
note that the meetings scheduled for the 19th and 27th of August have
been cancelled due to the Manx Grand Prix and the Classic TT. The
meeting on the 5th of August is still scheduled to go ahead. 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 has a club meeting tomorrow,
the 13th, from 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 night on
Friday at Centenary Hall in Hellaby. For details of the Society's
events and activities, visit maltby-madars.org.uk
info
For details of Merseyside Amateur Radio Society's events, visit
marsradio.uk info
Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society has a committee meeting on
Wednesday. All are welcome. secretary
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
Today, the 12th, Oldham Radio Club will be holding its ‘Club on the
Air Play Day' from 10.30am using the club callsigns G1ORC and G4ORC.
Tomorrow, the 13th, there will be a C4FM net starting at 8pm on
144.6125MHz, then QSY. On Wednesday, the FM net starts at 8pm on
145.500MHz, then QSY. All amateurs are welcome to join any of these
nets. The Club meets each Friday at Royton ATC, Park Lane, OL2 6RE
from 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 is a discussion event. For
more details, visit smrcc.org.uk Chris, G8ZCJ / Dave, G0BJK
smrcc.org.uk
Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Thursdays
from 6.30pm at Old Ban WMC, Mirfield. spenvalleyars
Stockport Radio Society members are operating at the Wings and Wheels
Fair at the Avro Heritage Centre today, the 12th, between 9.30am and
4pm. Tomorrow, the 13th, there is a G50 Contest Group meeting at
7.15pm. On Tuesday, a net on 50.270MHz starts at 7.30pm. On Thursdays
there is a net on GB3MR from 7.30pm. On Saturday, members will be
meeting at Walthew House from 9.30am. 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. 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 12th, between
10am and 4pm. Also today, the 145 Alive net runs 8am to 8.30am and
10am to 4pm on G3NWR. Natter Night on Tuesday and Technical Night on
Wednesday both begin at 7pm. On both Saturday and next Sunday, the
19th, the Society has an Open Day 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 more information on 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 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.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
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 13th,
on 433.525MHz from 8pm. 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 is on the air via GB3BI
on Wednesday from 8pm. 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 an 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. This
week, members will be discussing preparations for their upcoming Open
Day. 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 a net on Wednesday from 8pm on 144.350MHz
SSB. 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. On Friday the meeting is a general club 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
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. From 8pm on Thursday, 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
Bishop's Stortford Amateur Radio Society's regular net on Wednesday
starts 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. The Wednesday net is
on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Details of the Club's events and activities
are available at g4bra.org.uk secretary
Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society has a Club net on
Thursday from 8pm on 145.375MHz, FM and Zoom. Everyone is 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 has a net on Wednesday
from 9pm on 145.500MHz, then QSY. m0pel
Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a Club net on Sunday from 10.30am,
starting on 145.500MHz before moving to 145.275MHz. On Saturday there
is a net on 7.063MHz from 4pm. Greg, G4EBY, ebytronics
Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting at Rougham
Tower Museum on Wednesday from 7pm. The Society hosts 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 there is a club open net on GB3DA from 8pm. On
Thursday, CW classes start at 7pm. For details, email
morse2025
g0mwt.org.uk
Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club is meeting on Tuesday for
field operating. Visit chippenhamradio.club for more information.
Alan, G6YCG chippenhamradio.club
Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has Sunday 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
between 8pm and 9.30pm on Wednesdays. Non-members are welcome. 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. Visitors and
prospective new members are always welcome. The Society's net takes
place on 145.350MHz on Sundays at 10am. Thursday's meeting at 7.30pm
features a talk by Alex Deans entitled ‘Radio in Rocketry'. Visitors
are welcome. 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 gorby928
For details of Darenth Valley Radio Society's events and activities,
email info
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. On Thursday there is a social event via
Zoom. 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. The meeting on Thursday is a Natter Night. For
information on the 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
Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays on
145.400MHz from 10am. On Wednesday, there is a club net on 144.320MHz
and 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
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, members are meeting from 10.30am at Millet's
Farm café coffee shop. Also 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 club meeting at Manston on Thursday.
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
Leiston Amateur Radio Club is operating a Field Day on Tuesday.
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. If you would like to get involved, please
contact Keith Batchelor via email at keithbatchelor10
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a pizza and skittles evening on
Friday from 7pm to 9.30pm at The Bull Inn, Henfield. For details of
the Society's events and activities, email
progsec
Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society's meeting tomorrow, the 13th,
features HF fox hunt preparation, including building receive
antennas. 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 hosts a barbecue on
Saturday, to which members and their families are invited.
g4lmw
Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has a net on Mondays via GB3NB from
7.30pm. On Wednesday, NARC Live includes a talk by Steve, G0FUW
entitled ‘Is Life Really Too Short for QRP?'. The meeting starts at
7.30pm. The Club's regular Contest Net takes place on Friday from 9pm
on 145.250MHz. For more details of events, visit
norfolkamateurradio.org
Reading and District Amateur Radio Club has a post-GB2RS net on
Sunday on 70.425MHz. The Club Net on Tuesday, from 8.30pm, is also on
70.425MHz. On Thursday, the net moves to GB3RD from 8pm. For more
details, visit radarc.org
Silverthorn Radio Club has a Club meeting on Friday from 8pm.
colin.carter
Southampton Amateur Radio Club meets at Bitterne Railway Station on
Wednesday at 7pm. g3sou
Southgate Amateur Radio Club has a net tomorrow, the 13th, via the
GB3LV repeater on 430.8625MHz from 8pm. 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 at 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
Sutton and Cheam Radio Society has a talk by Paul Phillips, G7KBR on
the story of the Ashdown Forest repeaters at its meeting on Thursday.
For more details of the Society's events and activities, visit
scrs.org.uk secretary
Thames Amateur Radio Group has a digital net on Friday. 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
Whitton Amateur Radio Group has a club night at 8pm on Tuesday
including HF and VHF operating. For more information 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 callingtonradiosociety.org.uk for
more details. secretary
Christchurch Amateur Radio Society has a net on Mondays on 144.725MHz
from 7pm. Visitors are welcome. Thursday's meeting from 7.30pm is a
natter and operating night. radioclub.uk
Dorset Amateur Radio Social Network has a Field Day weekend between
Friday and Sunday at Six Penny Handley. darsn.co.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.
Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club has a club meeting tomorrow, the
13th, at 7.30pm in the Baptist Church Rooms, Shepton Mallet.
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 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
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
Saltash and District Amateur Radio Club's net on Tuesday on
145.7625MHz starts at 7.30pm. Mark Chanter, M0WMB sadarc.co.uk
Shirehampton Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 11am on
145.425MHz. On Friday, ‘Getting Them Going Again' is the title of
G8KGH's talk. Colin, G3YHV 0117 982 3822,
secretary
Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club's net on Wednesday is from
7.30pm via the GB3VS repeater, GB3FI or Swanhub.
tauntonarc.blogspot.com
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 around
145.450MHz from 8pm. For further information, email
secretary
Trowbridge and District Amateur Radio Club has its Club Barbecue on
Wednesday, starting at 7pm. secretary.tdarc
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
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 there is a Ham Hill portable operating
evening from Norton car park. 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 five 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 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 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 at the Britannia Inn on
Tuesday 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
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 meetings tomorrow, the 13th, and on Wednesday are radio
chat nights. 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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