On Saturday the 19 July, RSGB Region 1 Representative George, MM0JNL will be hosting special event station GB4KAS at the Kirriemuir Show in Angus, Scotland from 10am to 5pm. This new venture is intended to showcase the RSGB and amateur radio to the agricultural and rural community. It will also allow unlicensed guest operators to […]
Eric, KV1J is active as FP/KV1J from Miquelon Island, NA-032, until tomorrow, the 14 July. He is operating using CW, FT4, FT8 and SSB on the 80 to 6m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World, Club Log’s OQRS, eQSL or via Eric’s home call, directly or via the Bureau. For more information visit QRZ.com […]
The IARU HF Championship started at 1200UTC on Saturday 12 and ends at 1200UTC today, Sunday 13 July. Using CW and SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and ITU Zone. The UK is in Zone 27. The GR2HQ Challenge also started at 1200UTC on Saturday […]
On Saturday and Sunday, the 19 and 20 July, Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society will be activating a special event station to celebrate the Tall Ships that are visiting the area. More details are available on page 80 of the March 2025 issue of RadCom. aars.org.uk Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on alternate Fridays at Prestwick […]
Aylesbury Vale Radio Society usually meets on the third Wednesday of each month at The Dog House from 8pm. For more details visit avrs.org.uk Banbury Amateur Radio Society has a net on 144.5125MHz FM most evenings. Wednesday sees a club night from 7.30pm. For more information visit banburyares.co.uk On Wednesday, Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society […]
On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by an SSB net on 144.260MHz at 10.30am. The Club has weekday nets taking place from 4pm on 145.450MHz, except Wednesday when the net takes place via GB3DN. Later on Wednesdays, there is a net from 8pm on 144.260MHz. […]
The next meeting of Aberdare and District Amateur Radio Society will be held on Friday 25 July at Hirwaun YMCA Hall, CF44 9RB from 6pm. Ian Miles 2W0IWM, info@aberdareradio.club Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club has its weekly meeting on Wednesday from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend. The club is an approved […]
When was the last time you revalidated your licence? Ofcom notes that whilst it is a requirement to revalidate your licence every five years, it is recommended to do it annually. Put a reminder in your diary to revalidate your licence soon, as Ofcom has stated that it intends to implement phases two and three […]
Saffron Walden Radio Ham and CB Club Rally is taking place today, the 6 July, at Lovecotes Farm, Chickney Road, Henham Village, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6BH. Booking a table for today, costs £10 and you can arrive from 8am onwards. For more information email g8swr1.5@gmail.com Barford Norfolk Radio Rally is taking place today, the 6 […]
Special callsign GB70RS is in use to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the RSGB’s weekly news service GB2RS which has been running continuously since the 25 September 1955. A team of amateurs is using the callsign on a variety of bands and modes. QSL via the Bureau, Logbook of the World and eQSL. For more […]
