British Science Week 2026

British Science Week (BSW), run by the British Science Association (BSA), is an annual event celebrating science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). It provides a platform to support teachers, STEM professionals and the public in delivering STEM activities and events across the UK.

It is a fantastic opportunity to showcase amateur radio to new audiences, regardless of age.

British Science Week 2026 will take place from 6–15 March and preparations are already well underway. RSGB British Science Week Co-ordinator Professor Ian Neal, G7IGN is working on guidance and activity suggestions that you could use to get involved. The BSA has chosen ‘curiosity’ as its theme for 2026, which fits perfectly with amateur radio.

Preparations for British Science Week 2026 are already well underway.

RSGB British Science Week Co-ordinator Professor Ian Neal, G7IGN is working on guidance and activity suggestions that you could use to get involved. The annual event is a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths and is run by the British Science Association. It has chosen ‘curiosity’ as its theme for 2026, which fits perfectly with amateur radio.

This campaign is a brilliant opportunity for radio amateurs to share their passion with others. This could be through organising an open day for the local community, setting up a buildathon for a club evening, operating a special event station from your local library or even supervising your friends and family in making their first QSO – the options are endless.

If this has piqued your interest, and you would like to share your thoughts, ideas and plans with Ian, get in touch via bsw@rsgb.org.uk

You can also see what other people did last year for ideas and also look at the RSGB’s resource bank for inspiration.

British Science Week 2025 

The RSGB BSW 2025 campaign was a huge success and included schools, universities, Scouts, Brownies, community groups, amateur radio clubs, plus many more.

We are delighted to see that more and more radio amateurs are getting involved with BSW each year, sharing their enthusiasm and passion for the hobby with others.

Read the reports in the June and July editions of RadCom to see more about some of the great activities that took place.

DX News – 28 December 2025

Todd, AF4CZ is active as TG9/AF4CZ from Guatemala until 5 January. He is operating mainly using FT8 and FT4 on the 40 to 10m bands. QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World, eQSL and Club Log.

Yannick, F6FYD is active as CN2YD from Marrakech, Morocco until 31 March 2026. You can find him using SSB on the 20 to 10m bands. QSL via F6FYD directly or via the Bureau.

RSGB South East News 28/12/25

Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society meets on Tuesday at 7.30pm at Stevenage Resource Centre, Chells Way, Stevenage SG2 0LT. Refreshments are provided. A club sked is held 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. On Thursday, there is a net on GB7KT from 8pm. More details are available at arac.org.uk  Mal, G8FHI mal.g8fhi@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

On Wednesday, Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society has its net, starting at 8pm, on 145.5625MHz.bsars.org

On Thursdays the Bittern DX Group has a net around 145.400MHz.

Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a Club net today, 7 December, from 5pm via GB3BN. There is a DMR net on Talk Group 23529 from 8pm on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the Club has its Christmas meal from 6.30pm at The Boot pub in Park Road. An HF net takes place on Friday from 12 noon. Martin Stead, 2E0XBZ, secretary@g4bra.org.uk

Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society has its Christmas social meeting and quiz on Thursday from 8pm in the Church Hall. For more details email secretary@badars.co.uk  Geoff, G1GNQ 01376 325 429

Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society has a club net via the GB7ZE repeater from 8pm every Wednesday. For full details of all events visit bsars.co.uk secretary@bsars.co.uk

Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society meets in its shack every Wednesday from 7pm. For more details, visit the Society’s Facebook page. bratsqth.org/brats/homepage

Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society has its regular net starting on 145.500MHz from 9pm on Wednesday. For more information visit bdars.wordpress.com Steve, M0PEL, 07452 777908, M0PEL@gmail.com

On Sundays, Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a Club net from 10.30am starting on 145.500MHz before moving to 145.275MHz. On Saturday the Club net takes place from 4pm around 7.063MHz. For more details, visit burnhambeechesradioclub.org.uk  Greg, G4EBY, ebytronics@gmail.com

Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society hosts club nets every day of the week except Sunday. Members also meet at Rougham Tower Museum on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm. 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 has meetings every other Friday. Visit cdarc.org.uk  for more information.

Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a CW net on 144.060MHz today, 7 December, from 8pm. Tomorrow, 8 December, 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, from 8pm, the Society has an open net on GB3DA from 8pm. On Thursday there will be CW classes via Microsoft Teams from 7pm. g0mwt.org.uk

For details of Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society events and activities, visit g3mdg.org.uk  Malcolm, G3ZNU 01494 890 840

On Tuesday, Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club will be meeting from 7.30pm. chippenhamradio.club  Brian Tanner, G6HUI 07722 242 741

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@catsradio.org.uk

Crawley Amateur Radio Club meets from 11am on Sundays, and from 2pm on Fridays. Non-members are welcome to visit and admission is free. For more information contact Stewart, G3YSX on 07720 068 493. 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. The doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Visitors are always welcome.

A face-to-face Foundation licence training course is being planned for two Saturdays in early Spring 2026. Go to cvrs.uk  and click on the ‘Training’ tab to apply early. Courses are open to amateurs from other clubs.

Cray Valley Radio Society members have been operating during the Youngsters on the Air event today, 7 December, since 8am from the club shack. The Society’s Christmas dinner for members, on Wednesday from 7pm, is a ticket-only event.

Cray Valley’s 2m and 4m FM nets take place on 145.350MHz on Sundays at 10am and on Fridays at 8pm on 70.425MHz. A Top Band net is held on the first Monday of the month around 1.905MHz, beginning using SSB and then moving to AM. All amateurs, especially Foundation licence holders, are welcome to join in with these nets. Separate contacts with members via these nets can also qualify for the Cray Valley Award Certificate. 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 its Christmas Quiz, including a fish and chip supper, on Wednesday. For details, email info@darenthvalleyrs.org.uk  Phil, M0IMA, info@darenthvalleyrs.org.uk

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

Dover Amateur Radio Club has its weekly net on Sundays via the GB3KS repeater from 6.50pm. The Club’s meeting on Thursday begins at 7pm at St Peter and Paul Church Hall, Minnis Lane CT17 0RG. For more information visit darc.online  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 Alex Gutsa, G0AGT, 0742 9834 888, alex.m7duo@gmail.com

East Kent Radio Society has its AGM on Wednesday from 7pm. Allen, G4KJS chairman@g0ekr.org

Edgware and District Radio Society has its Christmas fish and chips supper event on Wednesday. For details of all Edgware and District Radio Society events, visit g3efx.org.uk  g0pqb25@gmail.com

Every Sunday, Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.400MHz from 10am. On Wednesday, there is an open net via the GB3PO repeater from 7.30pm. Mark, M5BOP,  fdarsradiosociety@gmail.com

On Friday, Guildford and District Radio Society has its Christmas social event in the clubhouse at the Guildford Model Engineer’s building, Stoke Park, from 7.30pm. For more details visit gdrs.net

On Friday, Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society will be meeting online from 8pm. For more information visit m0xhs.uk/events  info@m0xhs.uk

Harlow and District Amateur Radio Society’s Tuesday meeting starts at 9.30am. Visitors and new members are welcome. On Wednesday there is a net on 145.425MHz from 7.30pm. On Friday the weekly club meeting is from 7.30pm. Visitors and new members are welcome. g6ut.com

Harwell Amateur Radio Society has a net via the GB3DI repeater from 3.30pm on Sundays. On Mondays, there are virtual coffee shop events via Zoom at 10.30am and 7.30pm. The virtual coffee shop also takes place on Wednesday, again via Zoom, at 10.30am.

There is a club net on Wednesday at 3.30pm on 7.150 or 3.710MHz. A net takes place on Friday from 8.30pm on 1.846 or 3.710MHz. There is a net on 145.4125MHz on Saturday from 3.30pm. 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

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 Saturdays, a net takes place via the GB3WS repeater from 9.30pm. harc.org.uk

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

Leiston Amateur Radio Club meets on Tuesday from 7.30pm at the Waterloo Centre in Waterloo Avenue, Leiston. nigel.flatman@yahoo.com

On Wednesday, Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has a net on Brandmeister DMR Talk Group 23511 from 8pm. Thursday sees a net from 8pm on 144.725MHz FM. On Friday, members will be meeting at All Saints House, Chigwell for the annual Christmas social event. secretary@lefars.org.uk, 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@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@yahoo.com

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a social evening on Friday from 7.30pm at the Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill.

Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society holds its Christmas Quiz night tomorrow, 8 December, from 7.30pm via Zoom. The Society’s coffee and chat meeting via Zoom takes place on Friday from 10.30am. Brendan, G8IXK, 07803 192 604

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club’s NARC Live event takes place via BATC and Facebook on Wednesday at 7.30pm. The speaker is James, M0ZAH. The Club’s regular Contest Net takes place on Friday from 9pm on 145.250MHz. On Saturday, the Koblenz Sked is on 7.135MHz from 10am. For details of all events, visit nortfolkamateurradio.org. Chris Danby, G0DWV, 01603 898 308, cmdanby@btinternet.com

Reading and District Amateur Radio Club has its AGM on Thursday at 8pm at 2^nd Woodley Scout Group headquarters in Vauxhall Park. For details, visit radarc.org.  radarc.org

Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 1.985MHz at 7pm each Monday evening. On Wednesdays there is a net through the GB3PI repeater at 8pm. The club’s meeting on Thursday at the Community Hall, Shefford, is a mince pie night. Visitors are welcome. Details of all events can be found on the club’s website at sadars.co.uk

Silverthorn Radio Club meets every Friday, from 8pm, at Friday Hall, 56 Friday Hall East, Chingford E4 6JT. Colin, 2E1FQE, colin.carter@btinternet.com

On Wednesday, Southampton Amateur Radio Club has a Zoom meeting from 7pm. The login details are available on request. Andy, G4MYS via gb3shsu@gmail.com

Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a café meeting on Wednesday from 12.15pm, followed by a net on GB3ZX at 2.30pm. sars.club

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. On Monday there is a Club net on 3.710MHz LSB at 9am. On Tuesday, a net begins on 51.55MHz at 8pm. The Wednesday net is on 28.078MHz JS8 from 10am. On Thursday, the net is on 70.30MHz from 8pm. Friday sees a D-Star net on 144.6125MHz from 7.30pm and an FM net on 145.350MHz from 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@thamesarg.org.uk

West Kent Amateur Radio Society’s Christmas party is tomorrow, 8 December, from 8pm in Bidborough Village Hall. This will include Dave, G4OTV’s quiz and G4OTV’s famous sausage rolls, mince pies, and any other refreshments provided by club members. For details of West Kent Amateur Radio Society’s events and activities, visit wkars.org.uk  Phil, G3MGQ secretary@wkars.org.uk

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

YOTA Month: Listen out for GB25YOTA

Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) Month officially begins on Monday, 1 December 2025.

Listen out for special event station GB25YOTA throughout the month as young radio amateurs get on the amateur bands.

Sandringham School and the 2nd Marlborough Scout Group start the event on Wednesday, 3 December 2025.

On Friday, 5 December 2025, Bracknell Amateur Radio Club will host GB25YOTA, as well as Jon, M0NOJ who will be operating later in the afternoon.

Cambridge University Wireless Society will be hosting the call sign on both Friday and Saturday. Also on Saturday, 6 December 2025, you’ll be able to work South Durham Radio Club who are active using the GB25YOTA.

Looking forward to Sunday, 7 December 2025, listen out for the 2nd Marlborough Scouts and Cray Valley Radio Society.

Details of operating times, bands and modes can be found on the YOTA Month web page.

Take the time to encourage a young radio amateur by having a QSO with them.