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The RSGB has released a new VHF propagation video, created by the Society’s Propagation Studies Committee. You can watch this interesting presentation on the Society’s YouTube channel.

The annual transmission by the 17.2kHz VLF Alexanderson Alternator will take place as usual this year on Alexanderson Day, Sunday, 5 July 2020. As usual it will use the call sign SAQ. Startup and tuning begins at 0830 and 1130UTC, with the transmission of a message at 0900 and 1200UTC. You can watch both events […]

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 28 June 2020(12-page/194KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.

Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. This Sunday, the 28th, is the centenary of the Royal Corps of Signals. The Royal Signals Museum has a permanent […]

Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. The UK Microwave Group’s 5.7 and 10GHz bands contest runs from 0600 to 1800 this Sunday, the 28th. Using all modes, the […]

After the recent excitement of a new Solar Cycle 25 sunspot, it seems the Sun has decided to go back to sleep. We have had zero sunspots since 16 June and the STEREO spacecraft Ahead view shows just one small bright area on the Sun, which might result in a spot in due course. Luckily, […]

Northampton Radio Club has daily nets on 145.3625MHz from 10.30am and weekday nets on 145.3625MHz from 6pm. For details, email president@northamptonradioclub.co.uk. South Normanton, Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club has daily nets on 145.450MHz from 2pm. For details, email snadarcsec@gmail.com. Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 8pm on 145.575MHz. Monday […]

Chester and District Radio Society members are often monitoring 144.300MHz and 3.605MHz for any calls. On Sundays there’s a net from noon, beginning on 145.500MHz. Tuesday sees a net from 3pm around 3.605MHz and on Friday there’s a net beginning on 144.330MHz at 9.30pm. Contact Bruce, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825. Denby Dale Amateur Radio […]

West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club says meetings will resume when it is safe. Social isolation does not mean you have to be lonely: we are at an advantage as our knowledge and skills allow us to communicate. More importantly, stay safe, follow all the guidance from official sources, but don’t forget those who are alone […]

We start with a reminder from Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society that the 2020 Newbury Radio Rally has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now a request for extra GB2RS newsreaders to cover the East Sussex area. Volunteers will need to be a member of the RSGB and hold a Full licence. If […]