Amateur radio clubs are the backbone of the hobby. They help with training, provide regular meeting places, are sources of help and advice, and put on events for their members, the public and the community. In Essex, we’re lucky to have around 20 amateur radio groups – everything from small social groups, to award-winning large clubs, plus a healthy mix of ‘virtual’ clubs, repeater groups, contest groups and RAYNET.

On this page, you’ll find a list of the various amateur radio clubs and organisations in Essex.

For each listing, we include the club’s location and whether the club offers amateur radio training courses. The information is checked for accuracy regularly, but is subject to change, so please check with each group’s website for latest information.

If you have any new or updated information to pass on about ham radio groups, clubs or organisations in our area, please contact Essex Ham and we’ll update this page.

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Snapshot of some of the groups in and around Essex

Mainstream Clubs

Other Essex-based Groups

Former clubs and organisations

Here is some information on some of the local ham radio clubs that appear to no longer be active:

Barking Radio & Electronics Society ceased operating in 2012 according to their website when we checked in 2013

ceased operating in 2012 according to their website when we checked in 2013 Clacton Radio Club is listed in the RSGB Callsign book 1992. They used to meet twice a month. The Martello Tower Group expressed an interest in re-starting the group in 2012 (link here)

is listed in the RSGB Callsign book 1992. They used to meet twice a month. The Martello Tower Group expressed an interest in re-starting the group in 2012 (link here) Mayland and District Amateur Radio Society , listed with an address in Great Totham in the RSGB callsign book 1992

, listed with an address in Great Totham in the RSGB callsign book 1992 Martlesham DX Contest Group listed with a Clacton address in the RSGB callsign book 1992

listed with a Clacton address in the RSGB callsign book 1992 Police Associate Radio Club , listed with an address in Chelmsford in the RSGB callsign book 1992

, listed with an address in Chelmsford in the RSGB callsign book 1992 Stanford-le-Hope and District Amateur Radio Society. Used to meet on Mondays according to the RSGB callsign book 1992

Anything need updating? Please contact Essex Ham and we’ll update this page.

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