Contest News – 07 June 2026

RSGB National Field Day started at 1500UTC yesterday, 6 June and ends at 1500UTC today, 7 June.

Using CW on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

The UK Six Metre Group Summer Contest started at 1300UTC yesterday, 6 June and ends at 1300UTC today, 7 June.

Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and member number.

The ARRL International Digital Contest started at 1800UTC yesterday, 6 June and ends at 2359UTC today, 7 June.

Using digital modes on the 160 to 6m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your four-character locator.

Today, 7 June, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 0900 to 1400UTC.

Using all modes on 1.3, 2.3 and 3.4GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Tuesday, 9 June, the RSGB 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC.

Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Also on Tuesday, the RSGB 432MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC.

Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Wednesday, 10 June, the RSGB 432MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC.

Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is report and four-character locator.

Also on Wednesday, the RSGB 432MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC.

Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is report and four-character locator.

Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest.

Also on Wednesday, the RSGB 80m Club Championship CW Contest runs from 1900 to 2030UTC.

Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

On Thursday, 11 June, the RSGB 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC.

Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The IARU ATV Contest starts at 1200UTC on Saturday, 13 June and ends at 1800UTC on Sunday, 14 June.

Using TV on frequencies from 432MHz and up, the exchange is picture quality, serial number, four-digit code and locator.

On Sunday, 14 June, the RSGB 2^nd 144MHz Backpackers Contest runs from 0900 to 1300UTC.

Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Also on Sunday, 14 June, the Practical Wireless 2m QRP Contest runs from 0900 to 1600UTC.

Using AM, FM, SSB and CW on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

A maximum of 5W of power can be used in this contest.

Rallies and Events

This listing is correct as of 07 June 2026.

To have your rally or event on this list, into RadCom and read out on GB2RS News, email full details AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to radcom@rsgb.org.uk 

Operating events are shown in italics.

7 Jun 2026 – Broadcast Engineering Museum open day

Broadcast Engineering Museum, 41 Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, Near Gainsborough, Lincs DN21 5XS.

The museum will hold an open day on Sunday 7 June. Doors open 11am.

The museum has one of the largest collections of historic broadcasting equipment in the world, including outside broadcast vehicles, TV cameras, videotape and telecine machines, audio equipment, transmitters, TV lighting and public address systems. All housed in a historic 27,000 sq. ft. ex-RAF building that is gradually being restored.

Much of the museum is wheelchair accessible but there is not a disabled toilet yet.

Admission: Adults (16+): £8, Child (5-15): £4, Child (0-4): free, Carer (accompanying paying disabled visitor): free

Car parking: free

Further information: becg.org.uk/events

7 Jun 2026 – Spalding & DARS Annual Radio Rally

Spalding Rugby and Football Club Centenary Park, Drain Bank North, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6AF.

What3words ///jumpy.either.pipe

General Admission £3 per person.

Free on-site car park, inside and outside traders, on-site catering, RSGB members stall.

sdars.org.uk/spaldingrally/

rally2026@sdars.org.uk

Graham, G8NWC, 07754 619 701

14 Jun 2026 – Mendips Radio Rally

Farrington Gurney Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Farrington Gurney BS39 6UA.

Doors open 9.30am (traders from 7.30am).

Entrance £3.

Club stands, traders and car boot in the Field.

Free parking, refreshments

For more information and table bookings contact Luke on 07870 168 197 or email luke@mymixradio.co.uk

20 Jun 2026  – Rochdale & District Amateur Radio Summer Rally

St. Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR.

Doors open at 10am with entry still only £3.

Usual traders and caterers will be in attendance. Plenty of free parking.

Contact Martin Shore (Treasurer and Rally Organiser) on 07587 709 006, or email: rally.radars@hotmail.com

14 Jun 2026 – Junction 28 Radio Rally

New venue for 2026: The Post Mill Centre, South Normanton, Derbyshire, DE55 2EJ.

Doors open at 10.15am. Admission £4.

Large and small suppliers and individuals providing new and used equipment, components, accessories and test gear.

Free on-site parking, toilets and fully accessible venue. Licensed bar and café serving refreshments and food.

Indoor and outdoor tables available.

For more information and to book tables visit snadarc.com or contact j28rally@snadarc.com

21 Jun 2026 – East Suffolk Wireless Revival (Ipswich Radio Rally)

Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton IP10 0PW (just off the A14).

Doors open at 9.30am and the entry fee for visitors is £3. The venue has free car parking. Trade tables are from £10. There will be trade stands, a car boot sale, a bring and buy, special interests groups, GB4SWR HF station

and an RSGB bookstall. Catering is available on site. Contact Kevin, G8MXV, 07710 046 846.

eswr.org.uk

20, 21, 27, 28, Jun 2026 – International Museums Weekend

World-wide event.

This popular event has been running since 2001 with operators activating from small museums, to some of the most famous in the world.

Registration is open at radio-amateur-events.org/IMW

28 Jun 2026– Cornish Radio Amateur Club Rally

Penair School, Truro.

Doors open 10.15am. Admission £3.

Usual traders, bring and buy, refreshments etc.

For bookings contact James on 01209 716 351 or email janluke1954@hotmail.co.uk

5 Jul 2026 – BVWS Swapmeet and Auction Royal Wootton Bassett (BVWS members only)

Wootton Bassett Memorial Hall, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 8EN.

Doors open at 9.30am. Stallholder entry from 9am.

Admission £8.

Contact Mike Barker.

5 Jul 2026 – Newbury Radio Rally

The Rally takes place at one of the biggest showgrounds in the south of England. Newbury Showground is located right next to junction 13 of the M4 Motorway. Nearest postcode: RG18 9QZ.

Visitors £4 per person (children under 16 free, no other concessions).

Free parking.

Traders / sellers £15 per plot (5m x 5m).

For more information visit nadars.org.uk/rally.asp

11 Jul 2026 – Humber Fortress DX Amateur Radio Club – Radio Rally 2026

Welwick Village Hall, Northfield Lane, Welwick, Nr Hull, HU12 0SH.

Doors open from 10am.

General admission: £3.50 per visitor (under?14s free).

Fully disabled-friendly access, free local parking, refreshments available.

Limited number of tables available, so early booking is strongly recommended.

For more information or to book a table, email rally@hfdxarc.com or visit: hfdxarc.com/booking-form-2026

12 Jul 2026 – 145 Alive

This popular event takes place four or five times per year and is designed to promote activity on 145MHz FM and 144MHz SSB. Each event operates between 40-50 synchronous nets across all of the UK and Ireland, where possible. During each event around 700- 900 operators take part. It is very easy to take part and if you want more information go to the 145 Alive Facebook page or send an email to 145aliveuk@gmail.com

12 Jul – McMichael Radio & Electronics Rally 2026

White Waltham Airfield, Maidenhead, SL6 3LW.

9am entry (8am for trader set-up).

Visitors : £4 per person.

Traders: £15 per Table (includes entry for two people). Large Pitches (double) £30.

Established and popular annual event for radio amateurs and electronics enthusiasts in the South. Whether you are looking for that special component, a new project, a retail bargain or to meet fellow enthusiasts, the mid-summer weather is usually warm and dry, so the McMichael Rally is the event to attend.

General Enquiries: rally@radarc.org

Traders: traders@radarc.org

Colin Ashley, 07706 512 505

mcmichaelrally.org.uk

facebook.com/McMichaelRadioRally

Instagram: @mcmichael_radio_rally

Twitter: @McMichaelRally

19 Jul – Lincoln Short Wave Club  Summer Radio Rally

The Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen LN8 3HT

Admission £3.

Doors open 10am.

Indoor event ample free parking.

Over 50 tables of traders and special interest groups.

Hot refreshments including our famous bacon butties.

Card payments accepted.

Tables £10.

Contact: Steve, M5ZZZ, 07777 699 069, m5zzz@outlook.com

19 Jul 2026 – Bury St Edmunds Radio Rally

Tower Aviation Museum, Rougham Control, Rougham Tower Ave, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7QB.

Doors open at 9.30am.

Entry fee £3.

Car boot sales £3.

Traders £10.

This is an outdoor rally, tables not provided.

The venue has ample on site parking, toilet facilities and access to the Rougham Tower museum.

Contact rally2026@bsears.co.uk

25 Jul 2026 – Wiltshire Radio Rally Electronics Fair & Car Boot Sale

Kington Langley Village Hall & Playing Fields, Church Road, Kington Langley, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5NJ.

What 3 Words: ///flamed.orchestra.laminate

Doors open at 9am (car boot & stallholder entry from 7.30am).

Huge site with ample parking and space for sellers.

Hot and cold refreshements

For more information visit the Chippenham and District Radio Club website at: chippenhamradio.club/rally/

Email at rally@chippenhamradio.club or g6huim3hui@gmail.com

2 Aug – Finningley ARS

DN8 5SX. Visit g0ghk.com for more information.

9 Aug 2026 – Flight Refuelling ARS Hamfest

Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, near Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3DA.

9am to 3pm. Admission £5 (includes parking). Talk-in on 145.550MHz. On site catering and bar.

No dogs except assistance dogs (landowner’s condition).

Indoor and field pitches.

Car-boot sellers and field traders welcome from 7am.

Booking forms available via frars.co.uk

14 Aug – Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club 31st Annual Mini-Rally Night

Community Centre, Main Hall, Port Seton.

Bring along your own ‘junk’ and sell it yourself. Tables on first-come-first-served basis. Entrance fee £4 for everyone.

15, 16, 21, 22 Aug 2026 – International Lighthouses and Lightships Weekend

Worldwide Event  organised by Ayr Amateur Radio Group.

This popular event has been running since 1998 in its current format, but has been around since 1993.

This is one of the most well attended events on the calendar and a great way to try for those countries you might be missing on your maps.

Registration details can be found at illw.net

16 Aug 2026 – West Manchester Radio Club  Red Rose Summer Rally

Mather Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh WN7 2PJ.

Doors open at 10am.

For further info and bookings, contact rally@wmrc.co.uk or lesjackson@ntlworld.com, 07796 264 569

29, 30, 31 Aug 2026 – British Inland Waterways on the Air

UK-based event organised by John Rogers, M0JAV, Lyndsay Latimer, M6YMB and Stefan Latimer, M0OSL.

This event encourages amateurs of all ages and abilities to get out of the shack and get to the water.

Whether you activate from a kayak on the canal, or a pontoon on a pond, as long as the body of water is accessible to the public and is not the sea, you can work from that location.

A fun and relaxed event that is proving more popular each year.

Registration is available at nharg.org.uk/content/biwota-registration

30 Aug – Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society (MKARS) rally

Heron’s Lodge Guide Activity Centre, Bradwell Road, Loughton Lodge, Milton Keynes, MK8 9AA (opposite the National Badminton Centre – follow the brown shuttlecock signs) which has excellent modern facilities together with free on-site parking, catering and disabled facilities.

Open to the public from 9am. Entrance fee £3.

There is car parking available opposite the venue at the National Badminton Centre. However in 2025  car parking spaces at the Badminton Centre ran out, and there were difficulties accommodating all our visitors. This year to pre-empt this, avoid disappointment and avoid potential health and safety issues some field space for overflow car parking will be reserved. So a reduced the number of outdoor traders can be accepted. However, there will be a second indoor hall which wasn’t used previously and can accommodate approximately ten traders. It is therefore recommended that you pre-book a place if you are wanting to trade/exhibit. In total, there are approximately 25 outdoor pitches and 20 indoor table spaces, but when they are gone they are gone.

For traders and exhibitors, arrival (gates open) from 7am.

Outdoor pitches are up to 5m at £10 or multiples of.

Indoor pitches are 3m at £10 or multiples of.  If you have your own tables for indoor use please bring them.

Special interest groups (not selling) or local clubs will be admitted free of charge. please email rally@mkars.org.uk for written exemption. Please do not ask at the gate on the day.

It is strongly recommended to book advance. Please email rally@mkars.org.uk. There is no telephone number for booking.

The use of generators is not permitted on site for health and safety/insurance reasons. If you need power, please request an indoor table or bring suitable batteries.

MKARS reserves the right to refuse entry.

Catering will be provided by MKARS inside the hall, and will include tea, coffee, cold drinks as well as sausage rolls and other snacks.

For more information see mkars.org.uk/mkrally

30 Aug – Torbay Amateur Radio Society  Annual Rally (Bank Holiday Sunday) 

New venue: The Courtenay Centre,  Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QA.

This venue is a town centre site and offers a large car park adjacent.

As well as trade stands, new and used equipment and components there will be a bring-and-buy area and refreshments.

Starts 10am.

Entry fee £3.

Enquiries: Peter Tanner 01803 864528, petertanner@btconnect.com

31 Aug 2026 – Huntingdonshire ARS Radio Rally

Ramsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey. Cambridgeshire.

What3Words: ///hooked.catcher.tweaked. Alternatively follow the Brown Museum Signs.

Traders only from 7am.  Marquees will be available with tables which need booking and plenty of grassed area.

Buyers entry from 9am. Admission Prices will be announced soon.

Hot and cold refreshments available inside and outside.

Contact Malcolm, M0VVT, harsrally2026@hotmail.com, 07855 505 383.

Note: The venue is being held on a large grassed area which may have restricted disabled access due to the uneven grounds of the Museum.

Sep 2026 – Churches and Chapels on the Air

Date TBC.

For details see wacral.org

5-13 Sep 2026 – International Air Ambulance Week

For details visit radio-amateur-events.org/IAW/index.htm

6 Sep 2026 – Telford Hamfest

Harper Adams University Near Telford, TF10 8ND. The Hamfest takes place inside a large sports hall with plenty of space between tables and also outdoor tables.

Doors open at 10.15am.

Admission £5 (children up to 16 free).

Easy travel access, unlimited free parking and catering on site.

RSGB Bookstall, bring and buy and G-QRP Convention on 5 September, contact G-QRP for information.

Contact Hamfest team on hamfest@tdars.org.uk

13 Sep 2026 – 145 Alive

This popular event takes place four or five times per year and is designed to promote activity on 145MHz FM and 144MHz SSB. Each event operates between 40-50 synchronous nets across all of the UK and Ireland, where possible. During each event around 700- 900 operators take part. It is very easy to take part and if you want more information go to the 145 Alive Facebook page or send an email to 145aliveuk@gmail.com

13 Sep – BVWS Swapmeet Biggleswade BVWS members only

The Weatherly Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 8JH

For sat-nav use postcode SG18 8JH, not ‘Weatherley Centre’. In Eagle Farm Road, use the entrance signposted Stratton Upper School and Weatherley Centre. The Weatherley Centre itself is straight ahead at the back of the

complex, beyond the tennis courts.

(Google maps for driving to ‘Weatherley Centre’ shows entry via a back road – Orchard Close – but that entrance is pedestrian only, and it’s a long way back round!).

The Weatherley Centre is at the rear of the school complex. The Centre parking area is to the left of the Centre as you approach it. Disabled parking is right in front. There is ample free overflow parking on the road right

outside the school gates. Do not use the school parking areas, or you may incur a fine. All cars parked in the Centre car park must have their numbers registered on the tablet (or via QR code) soon after you enter the hall.

For those using public transport it is a 12-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from Biggleswade Railway Station.

Stallholder entry from 9am. Doors open at 9am. Auction starts at approximately 12.30pm.

Hot refreshments are available.

Contact Jeremy Owen, British Vintage Wireless and Television Museum, 23 Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8DS. Telephone 020 8670 3667

Access to the museum is via the green side gate, and not the front door of the house.

Open by appointment only. Please phone in advance if you intend to visit.

13 Sep – Caister Lifeboat Radio Rally

Caister Lifeboat station, Caister on Sea, NR30 5DJ. Entrance via carpark on Beach Road.

Raffle, on-site cafe, gift shop, museum.

Free entry, open 10am-3pm (9am for sellers).

Inside and outside spaces available.

Contact, Zane, M1BFI, m1bfi@outlook.com, 07711 214 790.

26, 27 Sep 2026 – Railways on the Air

1-31 Oct 2026– UK Bunkers on the Air (UKBOTA) Royal Observer Corps (ROC26) event

Celebrating the work carried out by the Royal Observer Corps from their creation in October 1925 to the point they were formally stood down in December 1995.

Eyes in the ski during WWI and the Cold War era.

More details are available at: ukbota.net/hc26

email: info@ukbota.org

4 Oct 2026 – Welsh Radio Rally

Hosted by Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society GW6GW.

Llanwern High School, Hartridge Farm Road, Newport, South Wales, NP18 2YE.

Entry: traders at 7am, public at 9.30am, raffle at 12pm.

Admission £3.

Large and small traders, talks/lectures, bring and buy.

Free on-site parking, toilets, and fully accessible venue. On-site catering.

Traders please pre-book your tables ASAP with Philip Price, GW5JJV.

07762 159 734, welshradiorally@icloud.com

11 Oct 2026 – Annual Hornsea ARC Rally 

Driffield Showground, YO25 9FB, East Yorkshire.

Details from Les on 01377 252 393.

24 Oct 2026 – Essex CW Amateur Radio Club Boot Camp & CW Conference

3rd Witham Scout and Guide HQ.

If you are interested in attending and have not registered email info@essexcw.org.uk

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Once the application forms go out please respond quickly to avoid disappointment.

The doors open at 8.30am for registration. The meetings begin at 9am. Please be sure to arrive in plenty of time to register. The day finishes at approximately 4.30pm.

essexcw.uk

25 Oct 2026 – Galashiels Radio Rally and Open Day 

The Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JX.

Doors open at 11.15am. Disabled access from 11am. Admission £3.

Bring and buy, refreshments and traders.

More details at galaradioclub.co.uk

1 Nov – BVWS Swapmeet Golborne (BVWS members only)

Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club, Rivington Avenue, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 3HG

Doors open at 10am. Stallholder entry from 9.30am.

Contact Mark Ryding via markryding100@hotmail.co.uk

This is only about 1.5miles away from the old Lowton hall (which has now been demolished).

For those using public transport the event is a 40-minute taxi ride from Manchester, 10-minute taxi ride from Newton-le-Willows railway station, and 25-minute taxi ride from Warrington Bank Quay railway station. Local

bus services are also available with a 10-minute walk to the event.

6 Dec 2026 – BVWS Swapmeet and Auction, Royal Wootton Bassett (BVWS members only)

Wootton Bassett Memorial Hall, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 8EN.

Doors open at 9am.

Admission £8.

Contact Mike Barker

6 Dec 2026 – Mid Devon Amateur Radio & Electronics Fair

Winkleigh Sports & Recreation Centre, Mid-Devon EX19 8HZ.

9am – 1pm.

Entry £3 per person, no charge for partners and under 16s.

Easy access from the A3124, free parking, free Wi-Fi, hot food and refreshments available. A chance to track down those hard-to-find electronic components, two-way radio and computer hardware.

Traders please book ASAP. Note: a maximum four tables per booking. The four table per trader restriction may be removed after 1 October if the rally is not fully booked.  Tables are 6ft frontage (tables supplied), mains electricity available on request at no extra charge.

Please pre-book ASAP with  Phil, G6DLJ  07990 563 147 or email wrg2024@hotmail.com

What3Words ///focal.fountain.laminated

RSGB South East News – 07 June 2026

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

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

Contact: Mal, G8FHI mal.g8fhi@btinternet.com

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 net on Wednesday starts at 8pm on 145.5625MHz.

Contact: bsars.org

Bittern DX Group has a net on Thursdays 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

Contact: secretary@g4bra.org.uk

Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society has its annual Antenna Clinic on Thursday at 8pm in the clubhouse and via Zoom.

For more information, visit badars.co.uk

Contact: Geoff, G1GNQ 01376 325 429 secretary@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

Contact: secretary@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.

Contact: bratsqth.org/brats/homepage

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.

Contact: Greg, G4EBY, ebytronics@gmail.com

Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio 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.

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  g0mwt.org.uk/training/index.htm.

Contact: g0mwt.org.uk

Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club’s meeting on Tuesday features HF operating.

Visit chippenhamradio.club  for more information.

Contact: Alan, G6YCG

Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets on 145.4MHz on Sundays  from 11am and on 3.7MHz from 5pm.

Wednesday sees a net around 70.425MHz from 9pm.

Contact: secretary@catsradio.org.uk

Crawley Amateur Radio Club meets between 11am and 1pm on Sundays, and between 8pm and 9.30pm on Wednesdays.

The Club’s monthly talk is on Wednesday, 17 June. Mike, M0KAD will be talking about getting the most out of FT8. 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.

Contact: stewart@g3ysx.org.uk

Cray Valley Radio Society meets at the 1^st 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. 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.

Darenth Valley Radio Society’s meeting on Wednesday includes a talk by Mike, G8AXA on Baluns and Chokes.

For details of the Society’s events and activities, email info@darenthvalleyrs.org.uk

Contact: Phil, M0IMA  philbros500@gmail.com

Dorking and District Radio Society has a net every Sunday on 3.772MHz SSB from 8.15am.

There is a daily net from Monday to Saturday on 144.775MHz FM from 10am.

More details are available at ddrs.org.uk/calendar

Contact: Sue, M6XUV, ddrs.secretary@gmail.com

Dover Amateur Radio Club’s White Cliffs Net via GB3KS starts at 7pm on Sundays.

The meeting on Thursday features a presentation by M0PKH entitled ‘Using AI for Software and Electronic Design’.

For information on the Club’s events, visit darc.online

Contact: publicity@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

Contact: Alex Gutsa, G0AGT, 0742 9834 888, alex.m7duo@gmail.com

East Kent Radio Society has a talk on Wednesday by Paul Taylor, G0ILO entitled ‘An Introduction to Antenna Modelling Using EZNEC’.

For details of the Society’s events and activities, email chairman@g0ekr.org

Edgware and District Radio Society’s meeting on Thursday includes a talk entitled ‘Five Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Licensed’.

For details of all the Society’s events, visit g3efx.org.uk

Contact: g0pqb25@gmail.com

Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays on 145.400MHz from 10am.

On Wednesday, there is an open net via the GB3PO repeater from 7.30pm.

On Saturday, Society members are running a special event station for Suffolk Aviation Heritage Group’s Military Weekend at Foxhall Shack on Saturday and next Sunday, 14 June.

Contact: Mark, M5BOP, fdarsradiosociety@gmail.com

For details of Guildford and District Radio Society’s events and activities, visit gdrs.net

Contact: sec.gdrs@virginmedia.com

Harwell Amateur Radio Society has a net via the GB3DI repeater from 3.30pm on Sundays.

There are virtual coffee shop events via Zoom at 7.30pm on Mondays, and on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.30am via Zoom.

There is a club net on Wednesday at 3.30pm on 7.150 or 3.710MHz. On Friday, there is a net from 8.30pm on 1846 or 3710kHz.

Saturday’s net is on 145.4125MHz from 3.30pm.

Contact: g3pia.net  secretary@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@gmail.com

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.

On Thursday, Vince Gallo gives a talk on the behaviour and structure of bee colonies.

Contact: 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.

Contact: iowrs.org

Leiston Amateur Radio Club has a Field Day activity on Tuesday.

Contact: nigel.flatman@yahoo.com

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.

Contact: secretary@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.

Contact: martellotowergroup.com

Medway Amateur Receiving and Transmitting Society nets take place each weekday from 9.30am on 144.650MHz.

Contact: Roger, G0NRL, g0nrl@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.

If you would like to get involved, please contact Keith Batchelor via email at keithbatchelor10@gmail.com

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society has its birthday bash on Friday in the car park by Jack and Jill Windmills in Clayton from 7pm.

On Sunday, 14 June the Society will have a stall at  Burgess Hill Town Day from 10am to 4pm. Members will be showing the possibilities within amateur radio to the public.

For details of the Society’s events and activities, email progsec@midsussexars.org.uk

Contact: progsec@midsussexars.org.uk

Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society’s 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

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has a net on Mondays via GB3NB from 7.30pm. The meeting at CNS School on Wednesday starts at 7pm.

The Club’s regular Contest Net takes place on Friday from 9pm on 145.250MHz. On Saturday, there is a Koblenz Shed on 7.135MHz or 3.688MHz from 10am.

For details of all events, visit norfolkamateurradio.org

Reading and District Amateur Radio Club has a post-GB2RS net on Sunday on 70.425MHz. Members are also taking part in CW Field Day today, 7 June.

The Club Net on Tuesday, from 8.30pm, is on 70.425MHz. On Thursday, the Club’s meeting at 2^nd Woodley Scout Group Hut starts at 8pm with military equipment as its theme.

For more details, visit radarc.org

Silverthorn Radio Club has a Club meeting on Friday from 8pm.

Contact: colin.carter@btinternet.com

Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net on Tuesday at 2pm.

Southgate Amateur Radio Club has a net tomorrow, 8 June on the GB3LV repeater on 430.8625MHz from 8pm.

Contact: Nigel, G0RPM g0rpm@hotmail.co.uk

Surrey Radio Contact Club meets on the first and third Mondays of the month, except on Bank Holidays.

On Sundays, the Club has a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am. Every Monday there is a net on 3.710MHz at 9am.

On Tuesday, a net on 51.55MHz starts at 8pm. On Wednesday there is a net on 28.078MHz from 10am.

On Thursday, there is a net on 8pm on 70.30MHz. On Friday, there are nets from 7.30pm on 144.6125MHz and on 145.35MHz from 8pm.

Contact: John, G3MCX, 0208 688 3322

For more details of Sutton and Cheam Radio Society’s events and activities, visit scrs.org.uk

Contact: secretary@scrs.org.uk

Thames Amateur Radio Group has a net on Friday on 144.075MHz from 7.30pm and on GB3DA or 145.300MHz from 8pm.

Contact: Andrew Atkinson, M0IXY, secretary@thamesarg.org.uk

Information on West Kent Amateur Radio Society’s events and activities can be found at wkars.org.uk

Contact: Phil, G3MGQ secretary@wkars.org.uk

Whitton Amateur Radio Group has a club night at 8pm on Tuesday including HF and VHF operating. For more information visit warg.dreamhosters.com

Special event News – 07 June 2026

The Ramsbury Amateur Radio DX Group is active as GB1DDAY until tomorrow, 8 June, to commemorate the D-Day landings.

The station is operating from the decommissioned RAF and USAAF site in Ramsbury, Wiltshire.

Activity is on the 80 to 10m bands using CW, FT8 and SSB.

Amateur radio operators across the USA, Canada and Mexico are activating a series of special callsigns to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Stations are active until 19 July from each of the cities hosting the tournament. Look out for activity on all bands and modes.

For more information visit wc2026ses.org

To mark the 90^th anniversary of Akashvani, also known as All India Radio, the state-owned public radio broadcaster in India, VU3YBH will be active as AT90VANI until 16 August.

The station is operating using FT8 and SSB on the 20, 15, 12 and 10m bands.

QSL via the bureau. QSOs will be uploaded to Club Log and Logbook of the World.