The RSGB LoRa high-altitude balloon launch took place on Saturday, 20 September 2025 and was a great success despite tricky weather conditions, which included rain and high winds. The balloon soared at a peak altitude of 48,556 feet before landing in a remote location in the Thursden Valley. Winners of the competition to win a […]
Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is holding a surplus equipment sale on Saturday 4 October at the Cwmduad Community Hall. The doors will be open from 8.30am for traders, 9.30am for disabled access and from 10am for all visitors. All radio amateurs and shortwave listeners are welcome. Limited parking is available outside the hall and more […]
Paul, VK5PAS is active as VI8POL until tomorrow, 29 September, to celebrate Australia’s annual National Police Week. Recently, the station was spotted using FT8 on the 20m band. QSL via VK5PAS, Logbook of the World and eQSL. Eight special callsigns are in use until the 12 October to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Swedish […]
The Salamis Radio Team is active as SX8AJX from Salamina Island, EU-07, until Tuesday 30 September. Operators are using CW, SSB and digital modes on the HF bands and via satellite. QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World and Club Log. Janusz, SP9FIH is active as VK9/SP9FIH from Christmas Island, OC-002, until Friday […]
The CQ World Wide DX RTTY Contest started at 0000UTC yesterday, 27 September, and ends at 2359UTC today, 28 September. Using RTTY on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and CQ Zone. The UK is in Zone 14. Also today, 28 September, the UK Microwave Group 5.7 […]
The RSGB National Radio Centre will be hosting the World War Two SOE station, GB1SOE in the foyer of the Centre on Saturday 27 September. On Sunday 28 September, it will also be hosting three special one-off broadcasts to mark the 70th anniversary of GB2RS, which will include a special greetings message from the RSGB […]
The RSGB National Radio Centre will be hosting the World War Two SOE station, GB1SOE in the foyer of the Centre on Saturday 27 September. On Sunday 28 September, it will also be hosting three special one-off broadcasts to mark the 70th anniversary of GB2RS, which will include a special greetings message from the RSGB […]
Weston-super-Mare Radio and Electronics Rally is taking place today, 21 September, at The Campus, Highlands Lane, Weston-super-Mare. The doors open at 7.30am for traders and at 10am for the public. Refreshments are available on site and a raffle will be held at 11am. For more information contact Daniel via westonradiosociety@gmail.com On Sunday 5 October, the 50th […]
Weston-super-Mare Radio and Electronics Rally is taking place today, 21 September, at The Campus, Highlands Lane, Weston-super-Mare. The doors open at 7.30am for traders and at 10am for the public. Refreshments are available on site and a raffle will be held at 11am. For more information contact Daniel via westonradiosociety@gmail.com On Sunday 5 October, the 50th […]
Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society will be running special event station GB2RMR on Saturday 27 September and Sunday 28 September. The station will operate from 9.30am to 4pm each day at the Riverside Miniature Railway in St. Neots, Cambridgeshire. The team will be using HF, VHF and UHF equipment. More details are available via QRZ.com Special callsign […]
