News for England North – 25 January 2026

The OPS-2m-NW Net is a regular VHF simplex net for licensed amateur radio operators across North West England, organised and run by the M0KKN Club. The net is technical and experimental in nature, focusing on antenna testing, real-world simplex coverage, local propagation analysis, and mapping who hears who on the 2m band. The net takes […]

News for Northern Ireland – 25 January 2026

Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE. For more information, visit the Society’s Facebook page or email gi6fzi@yahoo.com For details of Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club events and activities, visit bushvalleyarc.org  or email bushvalleyarc@gmail.com Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Club meets […]

Also in GB2RS this week…

The RSGB is seeking to appoint a new Advertising Agent to take over from the current contractor upon their retirement. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the UK’s national amateur radio society and manage advertising sales across a diverse portfolio of respected publications and digital platforms. If you are a contractor or agency […]

Rallies and Events News – 18 January 2026

On Sunday, 25 January the Lincoln Short Wave Club Winter Radio Rally will be held at Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3HT. This is an indoor event with ample free parking. The doors will be open from 10am and admission is £3. Tables cost £10. To book tables, or for more information, contact Steve, […]

Special Events News – 18 January 2026

The Royal Association of Radio Amateurs in Morocco is active as CN35CAN during the 35th Africa Cup of Nations. The competition sees African national football teams compete against each other every two years. Recently, the station was worked on the 20m band using SSB. For more information visit QRZ.com The Straight Key Century Club’s Straight […]

News for Wales – 18 January 2026

Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club meets on Wednesdays from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend, CF32 9DY. The Club is an approved RSGB Examination Centre for those wishing to study and take their amateur radio exams. The Club is holding free workshops for all local radio amateurs over the winter months. The […]

Also in GB2RS this week…

When was the last time you checked your membership details in the RSGB Membership Portal? If you have moved house recently, changed your email address or call sign, put a few minutes aside to log in via rsgb.org/members  and select ‘Update details’ to make any changes. Whilst logged in, visit the ‘Manage preferences’ screen to […]

News for England Midlands – 11 January 2026

Meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place on the first and third Tuesday of the month. The club meets at Hillstown Village Hall, S44 6LW from 8pm. Further information and reminders for meetings can be found on the Society’s Facebook page @bolsoverars. Contact Richard, G0RRZ on 07905 868 221 for more information. On Mondays […]

News for England North – 11 January 2026

The OPS-2m-NW Net is a regular VHF simplex net for licensed amateur radio operators across North West England, organised and run by the M0KKN Club. The net is technical and experimental in nature, focusing on antenna testing, real-world simplex coverage, local propagation analysis, and mapping who hears who on the 2m band. The net takes […]

News for Northern Ireland – 11 January 2026

Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE. This Tuesday, 13 January, members are meeting to discuss building a QO-100 station. For more information, visit the Society’s Facebook page or email gi6fzi@yahoo.com For details of Bushvalley Amateur Radio […]

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