On this page, you’ll find information on the South Essex Amateur Radio Society (SEARS), one of the amateur radio clubs in Essex.
SEARS formed in 1982. After having their home on Canvey Island for many years, the club now meets in Thundersley, just off the A13 London Road, on the second Tuesday of each month.
The club is perhaps best known for hosting the popular Canvey Radio Rally.
Club Profile
| Launched: | 1982 |
| Location: | Benfleet |
| Meetings: | 2nd Tuesday in the month: The White House, Kiln Road, Benfleet SS7 1BU |
| Club Net: | Weekdays 4:30pm on 145.225MHz (simplex) – Details |
| Training: | Foundation courses, weekday evenings |
| AGM: | November |
| Membership Fee: | £12 per year (£15 for families) |
| Website: | www.southessex-ars.co.uk/ |
Information last updated: Oct 2017 – Out of date? Let us know
Meeting Place
The group meets at the Whitehouse, Kiln Road, Benfleet SS7 1BU on the second Tuesday of the month.
More About SEARS
Although SEARS is a relatively small club, it’s a busy one, with a growing membership. It also holds several field events, including stations at Rayleigh Windmill, Canvey’s Bay Museum, Bradwell Flypast, the Canvey Yacht Club and Castle Point Transport Museum.
SEARS is perhaps most well-known for hosting the very popular Canvey Rally – 2017’s busy rally was the 32th that the club has held.
After a break of many years, SEARS is once again training potential new amateurs, offering Foundation courses from its club venue of Whitehouse, Kiln Road, Benfleet. Training material for Foundation is based on the Essex Ham Foundation training slides, and currently takes place on weekday evenings at selected times in the year.
SEARS is active with local scouts for the annual JOTA scouting event and facilitated schools contact with the International Space Station in 2009 and 2014.
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