Category: RSGB

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The Full and Direct-to-Full exam handouts—references EX309 and EX320—have been updated with immediate effect, so their 5MHz band plans now align with the main RSGB band plan which was updated in January 2026. The new editions can be found at rsgb.org/exam-forms. The changes highlight that caution must be exercised to avoid out-of-band operation, as well […]

The presentation Dave Robinson, G4FRE has been using amateur assembled 10MHz GPSDO for over 20 years. In this presentation he will show how the designs progressed and there deployment. Buildable designs will be discussed along with how to measure and improve the 10 MHz signal cleanliness. About the presenter TBC Watch live Tonight@8 webinars are live-streamed […]

The Full and Direct-to-Full Exam Handouts, references EX309 and EX320, have been updated with immediate effect, so their 5MHz band plans now align with the main RSGB band plan which was updated in January 2026. The new editions can be found at rsgb.org/exam-forms The changes highlight that caution must be exercised to avoid out-of-band operation […]

Today, 8 March, the Hack Green Military Surplus and Military Radio Hangar Sale is taking place at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AL. The sale includes electronic equipment, amateur gear, components, military radio items and vehicle spares. For more information visit hackgreen.co.uk On Sunday, 15 March, Ripon and District Amateur Radio Society Rally […]

To celebrate the centenary of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters, which was formed on 16 August, 1926, special callsign ZL100C will be active until August. QSL via the Bureau and Logbook of the World. Special callsign DB100FT is active throughout 2026 to celebrate the centenary of the Berlin Radio Tower. The 150m-high steel […]

Jozef, ON6HX is active again as YB9/ON6HX from Mataram on Lombok Island, OC-150, until Wednesday, 11 March. The station is operating using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and FT4. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, or via Jozef’s home call. Gerard, F2JD is active as HR5/F2JD from Copan, Honduras until Thursday, 12 March. He is […]

The RSGB March 144 and 432MHz Contest started at 1400UTC yesterday and runs until 1400UTC today, 8f March. Using all modes on the 2m and 70cm bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The ARRL International DX Contest started at 0000UTC yesterday and runs until 2359UTC today, 8 March. Using SSB on the […]

On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by a net on 144.260MHz USB at 10.30am and a net via the GB3DN repeater at 11am. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, there is a net via GB3DN from 11am. There is a DMR net on Tuesdays at 8pm. […]

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. More […]