Alan Burnett, G0IFC – 24 January 2025

A founder member of the Tiverton Amateur Radio Club, Alan G0IFC became Silent Key on 24 January 2025 at the age of 77. Alan was passionate about Amateur Radio for almost 40 years and, until recently, was licence-holder of the Tiverton club’s call sign G4TSW. As Chairman of the club for many years, he set […]

Also in GB2RS this week…

The RSGB exams team is pleased to announce publication of a revised version of Syllabus Version 1.6. This update is known as Version 1.6b. The revisions address feedback received from the community since the publication of Version 1.6a. The companion document summarises the changes made to the syllabus which include moving some material from Licensing, […]

Rallies and Events News – 2 February 2025

On Sunday the 9 February, the Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society RadioActive Fair will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5DG. The doors will be open from 10am to 3pm and admission will cost £5. Hot food, refreshments and free car parking will be available. For more information contact Patrick, […]

Special Events News – 2 February 2025

Special callsign HB20SOTA is in use throughout 2025 by the Swiss SOTA Group to celebrate its 20th anniversary. For more information, and to read details of a certificate that is available for working the station, visit the website Special callsign OF60AP is in use throughout 2025 by members of Central Uusimaa Radio Amateurs Association, OH2AP. […]

DX News – 2 February 2025

Giovanni, IZ2DPX is active from ZD7DPX from St. Helena Island, AF-022, until tomorrow the 3 February. He is operating SSB and digital modes on the HF bands. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS, or directly to IK2DUW. Aldir, PY1SAD is active as 8R1TM from Georgetown, Guyana until the 8 February. He is operating CW, SSB and […]

Contest News – 2 February 2025

Today, the 2 February, the RSGB 432MHz Affiliated Societies Contest runs from 0900 to 1300UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Tomorrow, the 3 February, the RSGB 80m Club Championship runs from 2000 to 2130UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is signal […]

News for England Midlands – 2 February 2025

Meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Bainbridge Hall, Bolsover, S44 6PX, from 8pm. The next meeting will be held this Tuesday, the 4 February. Further information and reminders for meetings can be found on the Society’s Facebook page @bolsoverars  Contact Richard, G0RRZ […]

News for England North – 2 February 2025

Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting and social evening from 7pm every Wednesday. On Thursday, there will be a net on 144.5625MHz FM from 7pm. David, G4TMZ, g6aj@outlook.com Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur’s Club meets at Stanley Crook Village Hall on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm. Anyone wishing to study or take exams should […]

News for Northern Ireland – 2 February 2025

The Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club Rally is scheduled to take place on the 18 May at Share Discovery Village, 221 Lisnaskea Road, Lisnaskea, Enniskillen, BT92 0JZ. All of the usual facilities, including food and drink, and bring and buy, will be available. The doors open for visitors at 11am, and for traders from 9am. Admission will […]

News for Scotland – 2 February 2025

On Thursday, Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is meeting for CW practice from 7pm. Following this, there will be an equipment surgery and on-air evening from 7.30pm. aars.org.uk Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on alternate Fridays at Prestwick Community Centre from 7.30pm. For details of club activities and nets, visit gm0ayr.org Derek, MM0OVD, 0742 899 4614 […]

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