Southampton Amateur Radio Club

18/03/2026

Southampton Amateur Radio Club
Operating GB9BTE
Club meeting at 7pm

18/03/2026

Southampton Amateur Radio Club Meeting Tonight 7pm and operating GB9BTE

07/03/2026

GB9 BTE
On Air this weekend. Worked 149 Contacts 11 Countries. Will be back on air Sunday 8th March approx. 09:00 GMT to 16:00 GMT 40m Band from Bitterne Station. Marking the club QTH 160 years opening as the station to serve Bitterne Village.

Operators M9JPE / G4MYS / M1PVF / G7NKZ

https://www.qrz.com/db/GB9BTE

01/03/2026

GB9 BTE
Will be on air from the Southampton Amateur Radio Club Bitterne Railway Station. Celebrating the 160th Anniversary of the station opening.

Come along have a look around find out more about Bitterne Station & The Southampton Amateur Radio Club. https://www.qrz.com/db/GB9BTE

Refreshments Available. If you are interested to go on air or logging contact Andy G4MYS
[email protected]

ON AIR DATES:
THURSDAY 5th MARCH
BANDS 40 20 15 10
(GB3SU & GB3SH LOCAL MONITORING)

SATURDAY 7th MARCH
BANDS 40 20 15 10
(GB3SU & GB3SH LOCAL MONITORING)

SUNDAY 8th MARCH
BANDS 40 20 15 10
(GB3SU & GB3SH LOCAL MONITORING)

SATURDAY 14th MARCH
BANDS 40 20 15 10
(GB3SU & GB3SH LOCAL MONITORING)

SUNDAY 15th MARCH
BANDS 40 20 15 10
(GB3SU & GB3SH LOCAL MONITORING)

WEDNESDAY 18th MARCH (PM)
BANDS 40 20 15 10
(GB3SU & GB3SH LOCAL MONITORING)

WEDNESDAY 18th MARCH (CLUB NIGHT)
BANDS 40 20 15 10
(GB3SU & GB3SH LOCAL MONITORING)

SUNDAY 22nd MARCH
BANDS 40 20 15 10
(GB3SU & GB3SH LOCAL MONITORING)

SATURDAY 28th MARCH
BANDS 40 20 15 10
(GB3SU & GB3SH LOCAL MONITORING)

SUNDAY 29th MARCH
BANDS 40 20 15 10
(GB3SU & GB3SH LOCAL MONITORING)

Date & Times Subject To Change

16/02/2026

The next meeting at the club house for the Southampton Amateur Radio Club is Wednesday 18th February. 7pm - 9pm

We will have an operational HF Radio. For tests for GB9BTE in March

Tea biscuits and possible bun or two for refreshments. Donation welcome.

We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month Bitterne Railway Station, McNaughton Road Road SO18 1GG (Free Parking) 7pm
New Members welcome & guests to find out more on amateur radio.

If you cant make it you can also join us on our Zoom meeting on Wednesdays apart from club nights at the station. Send a direct message for log in details.

https://www.facebook.com/bitternestation

28/01/2026

If you want to dust off the DMR Radio you might be interested in this new net

14/01/2026

The next meeting at the club house for the Southampton Amateur Radio Club is Wednesday 21st January. 7pm - 9pm

During the evening we will address possible special event stations we can operate. Bring your ideas. Also bring along your projects and ideas!

Tea biscuits and possible bun or two for refreshments. Donation welcome.

We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month Bitterne Railway Station, McNaughton Road Road SO18 1GG (Free Parking) 7pm

New Members welcome & guests to find out more on amateur radio.

If you cant make it you can also join us on our Zoom meeting on Wednesdays apart from club nights at the station. Send a direct message for log in details.

https://www.facebook.com/bitternestation

09/11/2025

Ofcom has updated the amateur radio licensing framework to make it fit for the future. These changes aim to provide greater clarity, better flexibility, and streamlined licensing for all amateur licensees.

In this video, our expert walks through the key changes and the newly improved license portal, showing you how to:

Change your amateur radio call sign
Apply for a special event station call sign

Watch now to learn more about these updates and what they mean for you!

Apply or amend your amateur radio licence here https://www.ofcom.org.uk/amateur-radio

Our statement on the Amateur radio licence framework can be found here https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/r...

Our general notice of the proposal to vary Amateur radio licences can also be found here https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/r...

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Intermediate call signs
01:02 How to change your amateur radio call sign
01:36 Special Event station call sign
01:48 How to apply for a special event station call sign
02:37 One person call sign rule
2:49 Changing your call sign
03:09 Improved online licensing system
3:22 Outro

Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day.

Our YouTube channel is a great place to find help and advice and information about the work Ofcom is doing across the UK communications industries.

Ofcom has updated the amateur radio licensing framework to make it fit for the future. These changes aim to provide greater clarity, better flexibility, and ...

15/10/2025

The next meeting at the club house for the Southampton Amateur Radio Club is Wednesday 15th October. 7pm - 9pm

Tea biscuits and possible bun or two for refreshments. Donation welcome.

We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month Bitterne Railway Station, MacNaghten Road Road SO18 1GG (Free Parking) 7pm

New Members welcome & guests to find out more on amateur radio.
If you cant make it you can also join us on our Zoom meeting on Wednesdays apart from club nights at the station.

03/10/2025

Railways On The Air GB9RVR
Royal Victoria Country Park
Thank you to all those who came along and supported the weekend from all the operators to visitors
G4MYS - Andy
M7KDU - Sean
G8RKE - Ryan
G7NKZ - Keith
2E0ZBE - John
M7POC - Nigel
M7KAG - Kevin
Russ (on logging)
The M7 who popped in Sorry don't have your details

27/09/2025

GB9RVR