The final results of the third round of the Youngsters On The Air (YOTA) Contest in 2021 are now available on the YOTA website. Throughout the three legs of the contest, the organisers received nearly 700 logs from all over the world, including many from those under the age 26. In 2022, the three sessions […]
On 18 April 2022, radio amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in celebration of World Amateur Radio Day. It was on this day in 1925, that the International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris. You can read more about the event, and download posters and other publicity material for any special event station you […]
Just a reminder that voting is still open in the RSGB AGM. There are three resolutions to vote for including the endorsement of two Nominated Board Directors. They have been put forward by the RSGB Nominations Committee but it is RSGB Members who choose whether or not to endorse them. The Society encourages all members […]
We have received news via Charles, M0OXO from Gennady, UX5UO, the Ukrainian QSL Printer used by many. Gennady says that he is OK and still trading. You can see more on the website. The 2nd of April 2022 marked the 40th anniversary of the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands. On that day in 1982, […]
Please send your rally and event news as soon as possible to radcom@rsgb.org.uk We’ll publicise your event in RadCom, on GB2RS, and online. Today, the 10th of April, the Lincoln Short Wave Club Spring Rally will be at Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen LN8 3HT. Entry is £2 per person. The doors open at […]
On Sundays Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society Club has a net on 145.3875MHz from 7pm on 50.180MHz SSB from 8pm and the club opens at 7pm. The club is also open on Wednesday from 7pm. Thursday sees nets at 7pm on 70.400MHz and 8pm on 145.3875MHz. Sue, M0PSZ, info@frars.co.uk On Sundays Riviera Amateur Radio Club […]
The RSGB is looking for someone to carry out the role of District Representative 71, covering Ceredigion & West Wales. If you are an RSGB Member and have time to help radio amateurs in this area, please contact Glyn, GW0ANA who is the RSGB Representative for Region 7 at rr7@rsgb.org.uk On Sunday Newport Amateur Radio […]
As most listeners will already know, Paul Godley was sent over from the USA 100 years ago to conduct the transatlantic tests. Those tests opened up the era of short wave radio communication. But why Paul Godley? Who was he, why was he chosen and what happened next? On Thursday, 7 April 2022, all those […]
A scheduled annual maintenance shutdown of the MSF 60kHz Radio Time Signal service is planned. It will allow safe working on the masts and antennas. The service will be off-air from 0700 to 1700UTC each day between 4 to 21 April 2022. The transmission will be restored overnight whenever possible. A radio-controlled clock will not […]
The RSGB is looking for a Convention Chair to lead the team of people who will create this year’s Convention. If you understand the advantages of both online and in-person events and can contribute ideas for speakers and topics that will attract both audiences, this could be the role for you. For a full role […]
