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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 5th of April 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: bolsoverars  
Contact Richard, G0RRZ on 07905 868 221 for more information.

On Mondays and Thursdays, Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club 
has nets on 145.400MHz from 7.30pm. Members also have a regular 
coffee morning on Wednesdays in the Club's shack from 10.30am. The 
Club meets at 8pm every Friday at Avoncroft Arts Society. Ian Jones, 
M7OPR, secretary<at>burton-arc.co.uk

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<at>burton-arc.co.uk, g3nfc.co.uk

Central Radio Amateur Circle has a net on 145.300MHz from 7.30pm 
every Tuesday. cracradio<at>outlook.com

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<at>g5bk.uk

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 Club Night meetings continue 
with a night on the air at St Bartholomew's Church, Brinklow Road, 
Binley from 8pm. Keith Davis, G7FSC 07988 538 937 
info<at>coventryradio.org.uk

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<at>gmail.com

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 members-only DF hunt at Crickley Hill Country 
Park. For details, visit g4aym.org.uk  01242 699 595 (daytime), 
g4aym.org.uk

Heckington and District Radio Group has a net on 446.03125MHz on 
Mondays from 7.30pm. On Friday, a net via the GB3LC repeater starts 
at 7.30pm. Find out about the Group's activities at 
heckingtonradiogroup.com  secretary<at>heckingtonradiogroup.com

For details of Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society's 
events and activities, visit hinckleyares.org.uk  
hinckleyradiosociety<at>gmail.com

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<at>moylehousehold.co.uk  gb2ham.com

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. Mary, G6SWZ 07777 690 136

On Tuesday, Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club has a talk 
by Tim, M0ZRR on Calke Abbey. The meeting starts at 7.30pm at the 
Glenmore Centre, Thorpe Road, Shepshed. g3ral.net, Chris, G1ETZ, 
01509 504 319, g1etz<at>aol.com

On Wednesdays, Malvern Hills radio Amateur Club has a net on 
145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Dave, G4IDF, 01905 351 568

Midland Amateur Radio Society's meeting on Wednesday comprises a 
short committee meeting, followed by open discussion and training 
classes. For details of the Society's events and activities, visit 
midlandars.org.uk/meetings  Norman, G8BHE on 0780 807 8003

Northampton Radio Club's meeting on Thursday is a natter night at the 
Grangewood Club. For more information about the Club's activities, 
visit northamptonradioclub.co.uk  Richard, M0RKJ, 
secretary<at>northamptonradioclub.co.uk

Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club's social and operating night 
is on Tuesday at 7pm.  On Thursday, there is a net on 145.475MHz from 
9.30pm. On Friday the 17th of April there will be a talk by John 
Elliott, G8CGW on Leicestershire's part in 'breaking the unbreakable' 
at Beaumanor Hall Y station. All interested are invited. 
chairman<at>ndarc.co.uk  

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night and club net on 
Mondays from 8pm on 145.300MHz. Friday's meeting features a talk by 
M1MRB on ‘Practical Fault Finding'. More information is available 
at nharg.org.uk  Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, pr<at>nharg.org.uk

RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a Club meeting and talk at the 
Pyewipe Inn on Thursday from 7.30pm. Steve, G1PPA, 07794 701155, 
g0raf.co.uk

Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has a net daily from Monday to 
Friday at 8.30am on 144.275MHz. The Society's training and practice 
CW nets take place on 144.275MHz on Mondays and Fridays at 4.30pm. 
There is a meeting at Boughton Leigh 12th Rugby Scouts Hut from 8pm 
on Tuesdays, and on Saturdays from 2pm. On Friday, the Society has a 
net around 1913kHz from 8pm. Steve, G8LYB  stephen<at>tompsett.net  
rugbyats.co.uk

On Thursday, Salop Amateur Radio Society members join the CW World 
Wide Contest from PJ4K Bonaire with John, G4IRN. For details of all 
the Society's events and activities, visit salopradiosociety.org  
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com

South Birmingham Radio Society has a coffee morning in its shack on 
Tuesday from 10.30am. There will be no meeting on Friday. Gemma 
Gordon, M6GKG gemmagordonm6gkg<at>gmail.com

South Derbyshire and Ashby Woulds Amateur Radio Group's Monday Room 
meeting runs from 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. There is a net on Thursday from 7pm on 51.470MHz and on Friday 
from 7pm on 70.4125MHz. For details of the Group's future events and 
activities, visit sdawarg.org  sdawarg.secretary<at>gmail.com

For details of all Stratford upon Avon and District Radio Society's 
events and activities, visit stratfordradiosociety.org.uk  Clive, 
G0CHO 01608 664 488, cousbey<at>theiet.org

Telford and District Amateur Radio Society has a club net on 144.6MHz 
on Sundays from 8pm. Wednesday's meeting includes a ‘Questions to 
the Chair' session. For details, visit tdars.org.uk. 
secretary<at>tdars.org.uk

For details of Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society's activities, 
visit wvars.com info<at>wvars.com  01858 432 105

On Sundays, Wolverhampton Amateur Radio Society has a net around 
145.350MHz from 8pm. For more information, 
visit wolverhamptonars.co.uk  or <at>wolvesars on social media. 
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<at>G3RCW.org.uk  

Wythall Radio Club has a talk on Tuesday by Jamie, M0SDV on his J38W 
solo DXpedition to Grenada. The meeting starts at 8pm. Full details 
of all the Club's events are on the Wythall Radio Club website 
wythallradioclub.co.uk  Email wythallradio<at>gmail.com to reserve a 
space. Clive, M0KNP 07831 480 645 wythallradioclub.co.uk


NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

The OPS-2m-NW Net is a regular VHF simplex net for licensed amateur 
radio operators across North West England, organised and run by the 
M0KKN Club. The net takes place fortnightly on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm. 
Operators are asked to QSY as directed by the net controller. All 
licence levels are welcome to join in.

On Thursday, Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has an open net 
on 144.5625MHz FM from 7pm. g6aj<at>outlook.com

Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club meets on Thursdays from 7.30pm at 
Stanley Crook Village Hall. Anyone wishing to study or take exams 
should visit the Club's website at barac.org.uk  for all the relevant 
details. barac.org.uk

Bolton Wireless Club has a club net tomorrow, the 6th. For details, 
visit boltonwireless.org.uk boltonwireless.org.uk

Join Bury Radio Society's net on 144.550MHz FM at 6pm on Sundays. The 
Society's meeting on Tuesday includes a presentation by Alan, G4FZP 
entitled ‘ChatGPT and the Radio Amateur'. There is a DMR net using 
TGIF network, Talk Group 1938 on Thursdays from 8pm. Everyone is 
welcome. buryradiosociety.org.uk Alan Drury, G4FZP, 
alandrury<at>gmail.com

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<at>gmail.com

Darlington Amateur Radio Group is a small group of mainly disabled 
amateurs unable to get to other clubs because of distance, timing or 
accessibility. The Group meets on Fridays in Darlington between 10am 
and 12 noon at the coffee morning at Haughton le Skerne Methodist 
Chapel, DL1 2DD. The Group also holds a net on Sunday morning 
starting 10.30am. You will find them on 145.300MHz FM. More 
information is available from John, G0FGG. Email John 
via john<at>g0fgg.net  or call 07826 846 326.

Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society has a social evening on Wednesday at 
the Star Inn, Lockwood, Huddersfield. On Thursday, Jim, G3YDL will 
give a talk entitled ‘Beyond the Glen'. For details on all the 
Society's events and activities, visit ddarc.uk  g6ldinfo<at>gmail.com

On Sundays, Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 
50.575MHz from 7pm. The net moves to 70.350MHz at 7pm on Monday. The 
weekly Club meeting is on Wednesdays from 6pm. On Saturdays, the net 
is on 145.425MHz from 7pm. g4euz.com/club

On Sundays, East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club joins the open Teesside 
net around 145.425MHz from 8pm to 9pm. alistairg4olk<at>gmail.com

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. Also on Wednesday, the 
Society has an evening of radio CQ and preparation for NARSA. On 
Friday, the Society has a DMR net on Talk Group 23525 from 7pm. Mike, 
M0MJX, info<at>fars.org.uk, fars.org.uk

On Sundays, Gilmore and North West Morse Radio Club has a CW net on 
144.064MHz from 2pm. On Tuesdays there is a net on 145.375MHz from 
7.30pm. On Thursday Club night at North Cheshire Cruising Club starts 
at 7.30pm. On Fridays, there is CW Fun Hour on 7.025MHz from 7pm. 
Club members will be at the NARSA rally all day on Sunday, the 12th. 
Heth Stanley, M6HNS, 0773 503 6277, info<at>m0juw.co.uk

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<at>btinternet.com

Hambleton Amateur Radio Society meets on Wednesdays at 7.30pm at the 
Mencap Centre in Northallerton. For details of the Society's events 
and activities, visit hambletonars.co.uk  Brian, G3VGZ 07809 221 422

On Friday, Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club meets at the Hartlepool 
Scout Centre from 7pm. mx0idz<at>outlook.com

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<at>gmail.com, hornseaarc.com

Houghton Le Spring Amateur Radio Club has an SSTV net on 144.700MHz 
FM every Sunday from 8pm. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays there 
are Morse tuition and practice nets from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM. A Club 
meeting takes place on Tuesdays at 6pm at the Dubmire Royal British 
Legion Club. On Friday, the Club runs a net on 145.450MHz FM from 
9pm. If you are interested in learning Morse code and are in the 
Club's area, please leave a message for Ian, M0RZE on 07977 310 928.

On Mondays at 7.30pm, Hull and District Amateur Radio Society has a 
net via the GB3HS repeater. On Thursday, the net begins at 7.30pm on 
145.325MHz. Ant, M0PBG, m0pbg<at>hotmail.com, 07865 090 217

Meetings of the Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society take place on the 
first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Scout Hall in 
Ballasalla from 7pm. Talk-in is available via the GB3IM repeater 
network from around 6.40pm. There is also a regular net after the 
GB2RS News on Sundays at 4pm on the GB3IM repeater network. All are 
welcome to join in. On Wednesday the 15th of April, Stuart Hill, 
GD0OUD will be giving a presentation on Morse code including live 
demonstrations from his extensive collection of telegraph keys. This 
special event will be held at the Scout Shack in Ballasalla. For more 
information visit the Society's Facebook page or visit iomars.im

Macclesfield and District Radio Society's meeting tomorrow, the 6th, 
will include an operating session from the Society's shack. For more 
information about the Society's events and activities, visit 
gx4mws.uk  Greg, M0TXX info<at>gx4mws.uk

Maltby and District Amateur Radio Society members have a morning 
meet-up on Wednesday between 9.30am and 12 noon. All are welcome. 
Check the Society's website at maltbyradio.org.uk  for venue details. 
The Society's club night takes place on Friday between 6.30pm and 9pm 
at Centenary Hall. maltbyradio.org.uk, info<at>maltbyradio.org.uk

For details of Merseyside Amateur Radio Society's events, visit 
marsradio.uk  info<at>marsradio.uk

Northumbria Amateur Radio Club has a meeting on Thursday at The Old 
Telephone Exchange, Ellington. Meet at 7pm. The Club provides 
training for all three levels of UK amateur radio licence. It also 
has radio operating nights on alternate Tuesdays from 7pm. 
narclub.co.uk

Oldham Radio Club has a multi-mode net on Sundays via XLX061A from 
9.30am. Tomorrow, the 6th, there is a D-Star net on 144.6125MHz then 
QSY, from 8pm. On Wednesday, the net moves to 145.500MHz then QSY, 
starting at 8pm. All amateurs are welcome to join these nets. Each 
Friday, from 8pm, the club is meeting at a temporary venue at Saint 
Paul's Parish Centre, Church Street Royton, OL2 5JS. 
secretary<at>oarc.org.uk

On Sundays, Otley Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.400MHz 
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<at>pdars.co.uk

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<at>outlook.com 

Scarborough Amateur Radio Society has a net on Saturdays on 3.650MHz 
from 9am. seasidejan<at>googlemail.com

Details of South Cheshire Amateur Radio Society's activities and 
meetings can be found at g6tw.co.uk

South Manchester Radio Club holds a net on Sundays at 8am on 5335kHz. 
The Club runs a digital net on Mondays and a tech net on 145.475MHz 
on Tuesdays at 8pm.There is a net on 51.530MHz from 8pm on Wednesday. 
Thursday's meeting includes a talk. 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<at>gmail.com

Stockport Radio Society has a net tomorrow, the 6th, from 7.30pm on 
145.375MHz. There is a Radio/Practical Evening at Walthew House at 
7pm on Tuesday. On Thursdays there is a net on GB3MR from 7.30pm. On 
Saturday, the Saturday at Walthew House event opens at 9.30am. 
Society members will be among the delegates at the NARSA Rally in 
Blackpool on Sunday, the 12th. info<at>g8srs.co.uk, g8srs.co.uk

Warrington Amateur Radio Club has Solder Sunday every week from 2pm 
in the clubroom and via Zoom. The Club's Monitoring Mondays events 
take place weekly at 10am. On Tuesdays at 8pm, the Club hosts a 
meeting in its club room and via Zoom. There is a Solder Sunday 
meeting in the clubroom and via Zoom at 2pm on Wednesday. On 
Thursdays, there is a social and coffee morning event from 10am. 
Dave, G8KBB, secretary<at>warc.org.uk, warc.org.uk

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<at>outlook.com

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<at>wmrc.co.uk

Wirral Amateur Radio Society members are at vehicle manufacturer 
Bedford's 95th anniversary celebration hosted by the Griffin Trust in 
Hooton Park today, the 5th and tomorrow, the 6th. The Society also 
has an open day today, the 5th, and on Saturday between 10am and 4pm. 
Natter Night takes place on Tuesday between 7pm and 9pm. On 
Wednesday, Technical Night begins at 7pm. As well as the open day on 
Saturday, amateur radio licence training will take place on Saturday 
between 10.20am and 12.30pm. There is also an open day next Sunday, 
the 12th. 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<at>yorkradioclub.uk

Yorkshire Mesh Radio Club holds an informal online meeting on the 
last Tuesday of every month. The meeting takes place in the Yorkshire 
Mesh Online Meeting Room, starting at 7pm. Discussions cover all 
aspects of amateur radio, with particular interest in mesh networking 
and Meshcore developments, alongside general operating, projects and 
technical experimentation. For more information on the Club, visit 
yorkshiremesh.org


NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

A special 2m net is running every Friday from 8pm until the 15th of 
May. Operators will be using special event callsign GB5MMF to raise 
awareness of the Mae Murray Foundation and the important work the 
charity does supporting people with disabilities and promoting 
accessibility. Stations are warmly invited to listen out for and join 
GB5MMF on the 2m band.

Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday 
of each month from 7.30pm in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, Bangor, 
BT20 4JE. For more information, visit the Society's Facebook page or 
email gi6fzi<at>yahoo.com

For details of Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club events and activities, 
visit bushvalleyarc.org  or email bushvalleyarc<at>gmail.com

Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Club meets on Tuesdays in Elim Church, 
North Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8ND from 7pm. For more 
information, visit gi0lix.home.blog  or email carg<at>hotmail.co.uk

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<at>yahoo.co.uk 

North West Group Amateur Radio Club meets on Tuesday at Shantallow 
Community Centre, 38 Drumleck Drive, BT48 8EN. For more information 
email nwgarc<at>gmail.com

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<at>wtarc.org.uk

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<at>wmarc.co.uk


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<at>aars.uk

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<at>gmail.com

Caithness Amateur Radio Society has club nets at 2pm on Wednesdays 
and Saturdays on 3.740MHz. Nigel, M8HZR, theimageman<at>live.co.uk

Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club will be attending the 
NARSA Rally in Blackpool on Sunday, the 12th. 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<at>gmail.com

Dundee Amateur Radio Club has a digital open net via the GB3AG 
repeater from 7.30pm on Sundays. Club meetings take place on Tuesdays 
at the Monikie Scout Hut, Panmure Road, Monikie, DD5 3QA, near to the 
entrance to Monikie Country Park. On Wednesdays there is an FM net 
via the GB3AG repeater from 7.30pm. dundee-amateur-radio.co.uk  

The DV Scotland Phoenix Network hosts several multi-mode nets 
throughout the week. The current schedule details are listed at 
dvsph.net  Don't let the group name put you off as all are welcome to 
participate, wherever they are located in the world. Information on 
how to connect, and much more about the group, can be found online at 
dvsph.net

Edinburgh and District Radio Society has a club net operating evening 
tomorrow, the 6th, on 433.525MHz. Club members take a trip to 
Norbreck Radio Rally on Saturday and Sunday, the 11th and 12th. 
Norman, GM1CNH, 07740 946 192

Galashiels and District Amateur Radio Society meets on Wednesdays at 
8pm. The venue is the Focus Centre, Livingstone Place, Galashiels. On 
Friday, a DMR net runs between 7pm and 8pm. David, GM0KCN 
committee<at>galaradioclub.co.uk

Glenrothes and District Radio Club's Tuesday natter net continues at 
7.30pm on 145.425MHz FM. Check-in is open from 7.15pm. Eric, GM4FQE, 
01333 450 753

For details of James Clerk Maxwell Radio Society's events, visit the 
Society's Facebook page or contact Richard, MM1BHO via QRZ.com  
Richard, MM1BHO

On Sundays, Kilmarnock and Loudon Amateur Radio Club has an SSB net 
on 3,720kHz from 2pm. On Tuesday there will be a meeting at the 
clubhouse from 7.30pm. klarcinfo<at>gmail.com

Kingdom Amateur Radio Society has nets on Sundays, Tuesdays and 
Fridays from 7pm on 144.750MHz. Steve, MM0SKX, 0771 1059 343

On Mondays, Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has its 
weekly net at 7.30pm on 145.575MHz. On Wednesday there will be a 
meeting at the clubhouse, 57 Station Road, Broxburn, EH52 5QU and via 
Zoom. For details, email secretary<at>ladars.org.uk  ladars.org.uk

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<at>outlook.com

Lothians Radio Society has a ‘Surplus Sale' event at St Fillan's 
Church on Wednesday from 7.30pm. There is also a net on Wednesday 
from 8pm on 144.350MHz. For more information, visit 
lothiansradiosociety.com events<at>lothianradiosociety.com

For details of Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society's events and 
activities, visit mlars.co.uk.  Simon, 2M0LSG, 
secretary<at>mlars.co.uk mlars.co.uk

Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society has details of its meetings and 
events on its website. For more information, visit mfars.club

Paisley Amateur Radio Club meets on Thursdays at the Ferguslie 
Sports Centre on Blackstoun Road at 7.30pm. The Club also meets for 
coffee and radio chat most Tuesdays at 10.30am. More details are 
available from club secretary Graham via gm0pym<at>gmail.com  or at 
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<at>gm6nx.com

On Mondays, West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a net on 
145.475MHz FM from 9pm. The Society's club night takes place on 
Friday. To have your net listed on the West of Scotland Amateur Radio 
Society's website, or to report any changes, contact Jack, GM4COX, 
gm4cox<at>gmail.com  Please also keep GB2RS updated via email to 
radcom<at>rsgb.org.uk  For more information visit wosars.club  Jack, 
GM4COX, gm4cox<at>gmail.com

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<at>btinternet.com  
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, 
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. 
On Wednesday, there is a net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Details of all 
the Club's events and activities are available at g4bra.org.uk  
Martin Stead, 2E0XBZ, secretary<at>g4bra.org.uk

Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society's club meeting on 
Thursday is on the theme of finishing off small kits construction and 
takes place from 8pm in the clubhouse and via Zoom. All are welcome. 
For more information visit badars.co.uk Geoff, G1GNQ 01376 325 429 
secretary<at>badars.co.uk

Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society has a net via the GB7ZE repeater 
from 8pm on Wednesdays. For more details visit bsars.co.uk 
secretary<at>bsars.co.uk

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<at>gmail.com

On Sundays, Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a Club net from 10.30am, 
starting on 145.500MHz before moving to 145.275MHz. There is no 
meeting tomorrow, the 6th. On Saturdays, the Club net takes place 
from 4pm around 7.063MHz. Greg, G4EBY, ebytronics<at>gmail.com

Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society hosts club nets every day of 
the week except Sunday. It is a small but very active club. Details 
can be found on the club's website at bsears.co.uk  The club's 
general chat frequencies are 144.7375MHz FM and 433.400MHz FM. 
bsears.co.uk

Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club meets every other Friday. 
Visit cdarc.org.uk  for more information.

Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a CW net on 144.060MHz on 
Sundays from 8pm. On Mondays, there is a CW net on 3542kHz from 
7.30pm, followed at 8.15pm by GB2CW slow Morse on 3555kHz and QRS at 
8.30pm. On Tuesday there is a Constructors' Competition. On Wednesday 
there is a club open net on the GB3DA repeater from 8pm. On Thursday, 
CW classes start at 7pm. For details, email morse2025<at>g0mwt.org.uk 
 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, 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 members are taking part in 
the 144MHz UK Activity Contest 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<at>catsradio.org.uk

Crawley Amateur Radio Club meets between 11am and 1pm on Sundays, and 
2pm to 3.30pm on Fridays. There is a Club meeting on Wednesday 
between 8pm and 9.30pm. The Club meets at Hut 18, Tilgate 
Recreational Centre, Tilgate Forest, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5PH. 
For more information, contact Stewart, G3YSX on 0772 006 8493. 
stewart<at>g3ysx.org.uk

Cray Valley Radio Society meets at the 1st Royal Eltham Scout HQ at 
the rear of 61 to 71 Southend Crescent, Eltham London, 
SE9 2SD on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 7pm. 
Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome. The 
Society's 2m net takes place on 145.350MHz on Sundays at 10am. 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 has a demonstration of Geocron by Mike, 
G8AXA at its meeting on Wednesday. For details of all the Society's 
events and activities, email info<at>darenthvalleyrs.org.uk  Phil, 
M0IMA  philbros500<at>gmail.com

On Sundays, Dorking and District Radio Society has a net on 3.772MHz 
SSB from 8.15am. There is also a daily net from Monday to Saturday on 
144.775MHz FM from 10am. More details are available at 
ddrs.org.uk/calendar  Sue, M6XUV, ddrs.secretary<at>gmail.com

Dover Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 7pm on GB3KS. The 
Club's AGM takes place on Thursday. For more information visit 
darc.online  publicity<at>darc.online

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<at>gmail.com

East Kent Radio Society has a presentation by Ian Stevenson entitled 
‘ISS contact with Simon Langston School' at its meeting on 
Wednesday. For details of all the Society events and activities, 
email chairman<at>g0ekr.org  chairman<at>g0ekr.org

For details of Edgware and District Radio Society's events, visit 
g3efx.org.uk  g0pqb25<at>gmail.com

Every Sunday, Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has a net 
on 145.400MHz from 10am. Today, the 5th and tomorrow, the 6th, the 
Society hosts a Shack Day for those getting started on the air, with 
DF and practical sessions. On Wednesday, there is an open net via the 
GB3PO repeater from 7.30pm. Mark, M5BOP,  
fdarsradiosociety<at>gmail.com

For details of Guildford and District Radio Society's events and 
activities, visit gdrs.net  sec.gdrs<at>virginmedia.com

On Tuesday, Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society will be meeting online 
from 8pm. For more information visit m0xhs.uk/events  
info<at>m0xhs.uk 

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. 
There is a net on 145.4125MHz on Saturday from 3.30pm. g3pia.net  
secretary<at>g3pia.net

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<at>gmail.com

For details of Hilderstone Radio Society's events and activities, 
email secretary<at>g0hrs.org  

On Sundays, Horsham Amateur Radio Club has a net on 3.722MHz from 
10am. On Tuesdays the net moves to 144.725MHz from 9.30pm. On 
Thursday, Adrian, G4LRP hosts a Photo Quiz. harc.org.uk

On Sundays, Isle of Wight Radio Society has a C4FM net via GB7PO from 
8pm. On Tuesdays, there is a joint club net via the GB3IW repeater 
from 7.30pm. On Thursdays at 8pm there is another net via the GB3IW 
repeater. On Fridays, the G3SKY net begins at 7pm. Foundation and 
Intermediate licence training is available at meetings. iowrs.org

On Wednesday, Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has a 
digital net on Brandmeister DMR Talk Group 23511. Thursday sees an FM 
net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. The club's AGM is coming and there are a 
range of posts that need to be filled. Email the club secretary for 
details. David Priest, M0VIUD 07850 120180, secretary<at>lefars.org.uk

Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays on 
433.575MHz from 7pm. Tuesday sees a net on 145.475MHz from 7pm. The 
Club meets on Thursdays from 7.30pm. The final net of the week is on 
Friday on 51.490MHz from 7pm. secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk

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<at>yahoo.com

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<at>gmail.com 

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a Construction Contest at its 
meeting on Friday. The meeting is in the Millfield Suite, Cyprus 
Road, Burgess Hill from 7.30pm. Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ 
progsec<at>midsussexars.org.uk 

Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society has a committee meeting tomorrow, 
the 6th and on Friday has a club coffee chat event on Zoom at 
10.30am. For details of the Society's events and activities, visit 
mkars.org.uk

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club's meeting at CNS School on Wednesday at 
7.30pm features a talk by G3YLA. The Club's regular Contest Net takes 
place on Friday from 9pm on 145.250MHz. On Saturday there is a 
Koblenz Sked on 7.135MHz, starting at 10am. For details of events, 
visit norfolkamateurradio.org

North Kent Radio Society has a Natter Night on Tuesday from 7.30pm. 
Andy, G8MLQ andyfribbens<at>btinternet.com

Reading and District Amateur Radio Club has a post-GB2RS net today, 
the 5th, on 70.425MHz. Also today, the 5th, there is a construction 
evening at Reading Rugby Football Club, RG4 6ST. There is a Club net 
on 70.425MHz on Tuesday from 8.30pm. On Thursday, there is an evening 
of talks from members on their construction projects from 8pm at the 
2nd Woodley Scout Group Hut. For more details visit radarc.org 

Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society has on the air radio and 
CW practice on Thursday. For details of all the Society's events, 
visit sadars.co.uk  g8oud<at>icloud.com

Silverthorn Radio Club has a Club meeting on Friday from 8pm. 
colin.carter<at>btinternet.com

Southampton Amateur Radio Club has a meeting on Wednesday via Zoom 
from 7pm. G3SOU<at>yahoo.com

On Wednesday at 12.15pm, Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a café 
meeting, followed by a net on GB3ZX from 2.30pm. On Thursday, a net 
around 7.100MHz starts at 2pm. On Friday, there is a talk by Tim, 
M0THM entitled ‘Linux in the Shack'. It takes place in the Old Town 
Community centre, BN20 8PD from 8pm. sars.club

Tomorrow, the 6th, Southgate Amateur Radio Club has a Club net on 
430.8625MHz via the GB3LV repeater between 8pm and 9pm. Nigel, G0RPM 
g0rpm<at>hotmail.co.uk

Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society has a club sked at 8pm 
on the 80m band each Friday close to 3.726MHz. On the last Friday of 
each month a 2m sked takes place on, or close to, 145.450MHz. More 
information can be found at sadars.com

Surrey Radio Contact Club meets on the first and third Mondays of the 
month, except on Bank Holidays. On Sundays, the Club has a net on 
1.905MHz from 9.30am. Every Monday there is a net on 3.710MHz at 9am. 
On Tuesday, a net on 51.55MHz starts at 8pm. John, G3MCX, 
020 8688 3322

For details of Thames Amateur Radio Group's activities and events, 
visit thamesarg.org.uk Andrew Atkinson, M0IXY, 
secretary<at>thamesarg.org.uk

Information on West Kent Amateur Radio Society's events and 
activities can be found at wkars.org.uk  Phil, G3MGQ 
secretary<at>wkars.org.uk

On Friday from 8pm, Whitton Amateur Radio Group has a club night 
including HF and VHF operating. For more information visit 
warg.dreamhosters.com


NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 
1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by a net on 144.260MHz USB at 10.30am 
and a net via the GB3DN repeater at 11am. On Mondays, Wednesdays and 
Fridays, there is a net via GB3DN from 11am. There is a DMR net on 
Tuesdays at 8pm. On Fridays, there is a net on 145.450MHz FM at 8pm. 
On Saturday, a net on 144.260MHz runs between 8pm and 9pm. John, 
G3JKL, secretary<at>adarc.co.uk

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<at>btinternet.com, 
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<at>callingtonradiosociety.org.uk

On Mondays, Christchurch Amateur Radio Society has a net on 
144.725MHz from 7pm. Visitors are welcome. On Thursday at 7.30pm, the 
Society has a Natter Night and Operating Evening. radioclub.uk

For details of all Cornish Radio Amateur Club's events, visit 
gx4crc.com  G7VOH<at>btinternet.com

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<at>frars.co.uk

Gordano Amateur Radio Group meets on Wednesdays from 8pm at The 
Ship, 310 Down Road, Portishead, North Somerset BS20 8JT. Malcolm, 
G4KPM, gordanoradio<at>gmail.com

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<at>gmail.com

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. Also on Saturday, the Society has a stand at the QRP 
Convention at Digby Hall, Sherborne. For details, visit g4prs.org.uk 
info<at>g4prs.org.uk

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<at>yahoo.com

Shirehampton Amateur Radio Club has a Club net on 145.425MHz from 
11am every Sunday. Colin, G3YHV 0117 982 3822, 
secretary<at>shirehampton-arc.org.uk, shirehampton-arc.org.uk

Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club has a talk on Propagation 
Tools at its meeting on Tuesday from 7.30pm in the Tangier Scout and 
Guide Centre, Castle Street, Taunton. There is also a Club net on 
Tuesday from 7.30pm on 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 contact the Club's 
Secretary Terry via secretary<at>tsgarc.uk

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<at>gmail.com 

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. On Thursday, preparations continue for the QRP 
Convention on Saturday in which the Club Is participating. 
secretary<at>yeovil-arc.com 


NEWS FOR WALES

Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club meets on Wednesdays from 
7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend, CF32 9DY. The 
Club is an approved RSGB Examination Centre for those wishing to 
study and take their amateur radio exams. The Club is holding free 
workshops for all local radio amateurs over the winter months. More 
details can be found on the Club's Facebook page. Rob, GW0RVR, 
01656338449,  info<at>aberkenfigradioclub.com

On Tuesday, Barry Amateur Radio Society has a club night from 7.30pm 
at Sully Sports and Social Club, CF64 5SP from 7.30pm. On Wednesday, 
there is a net on 144.550MHz from 8pm. On Friday, there is a Zoom 
meeting hosted by Richard, MW0HAT. Steve, GW5VOG, 07900 560 080, 
s.cawsey<at>sky.com

On Sundays, Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 
3706MHz from 12 noon. On Tuesdays, the net is on 144.575MHz from 
7.30pm. Mark, 2W1MRK, 07972 336 885

Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM on Tuesday the  
7th of April 2026 from 6.30pm with light refreshments available. So, 
there is no digital net on Tuesday evening. All current or former 
members of the society are encouraged to attend, to ensure a quorum, 
and are requested to have paid their annual subs by bank transfer 
before the meeting. Four nets are being held as usual: a 70cm FM net 
on GB3CM on Wednesday starting at 7.30pm; a new slow CW practice net 
on XLX490D on Wednesday starting at 8pm; as GB3FG is back in service 
after repairs, a 2m open net will be held on Thursday starting at 
8pm; and an 80m SSB net, conditions permitting, on Sunday starting 
at 2.30pm, with an experimental 40m net following on immediately 
afterwards. For further information on any aspect of the above nets 
or for CARS info in general, 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<at>aol.com

Dragon Amateur Radio Club runs a Club net at 6.30pm on Sundays on 
145.550MHz and at 7.15pm via the GB3AN repeater. Tomorrow, the 6th, 
Club Night is at Canolfan Esgeifiog Gaerwen. On Thursday, there is a 
Club net via the GB3AN repeater. For details, email 
mw7mon<at>gmail.com. mw7mon<at>gmail.com

On Tuesday, Halkyn Radio Group has a social meeting and 2m activity 
night at the Britannia Inn from 8pm. info<at>gw0hrg.uk

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<at>gmail.com

Holy Island Amateur Radio Club meets at The Boathouse Hotel, Holyhead 
on Wednesdays at 7pm. For full details, visit holyislandarc.club 
mw0kbn<at>aol.com

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<at>gc0ezq.com, gc0ezq.com 

On Sundays, Newport Amateur Radio Society has a net on 7.104MHz at 
10am. On Mondays, the D-Star net starts at 8pm. The Society has a 
club meeting at Rhiwderin Tabernacle Church Hall on Thursdays from 
7pm. For more information on events, visit gw4ezw.org.uk 
gw4ezw.org.uk/contact-us

North Wales Amateur Radio Group has a net today, the 5th, from 8m on 
GB3OR. There is no meeting tomorrow, the 6th. mw7mon<at>gmail.com

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<at>radarc.uk

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<at>yahoo.co.nz

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<at>gmail.com, usksidearc.com


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
bulletins can be emailed to  radcom<at>rsgb.org.uk to arrive by
10:00 on the Thursday before transmission.


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