TX Factor has released a National Hamfest 2026 edition of its popular amateur radio show. In this special episode, Bob McCreadie, G0FGX chats with Dominic, M0BLF from Camb-Hams while operating QO-100. Bob discovers more about the proposed new rig release from Icom and updates you on a future repeater upgrade from Yaesu. He also meets […]
The annual Hornsea ARC Rally takes place today, 11 October at Driffield Showground, YO25 9FB. Doors open at 10am. For full details, call Les on 01377 252 393. Essex CW Amateur Radio Club’s Boot Camp and CW Conference is on Saturday, 24 October at the 3rd Witham Scout and Guide HQ. If you are interested in attending […]
Members of the Cray Valley Radio Society are operating special callsign GB80CV until 28 October to celebrate the club’s 80th anniversary. Visit cvrs.uk/cvrs80 for detailed information on the Oak Anniversary Award. QSL via Logbook of the World. 8J7SPO is the special callsign commemorating the Japan Sport Association’s 80th Japan Games and the 25th National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities. Look out for activity until […]
Jacek, SP9FIH is active as FW1P from Wallis Island, OC-054 until Saturday, 17 October. He operates mainly FT8, on the 80, 20, 15 and 10m bands. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS. Sands, VK4WXW has returned to Willis Island, OC-007 and will be stationed at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s weather monitoring facility until late October or early November. He operates SSB and FT8 on the 40, 20, 15 and 10m bands with a vertical antenna. QSL via M0OXO’s OQRS. […]
The RSGB 432MHz FMAC Contest on Tuesday, 13 October runs from 1800UTC to 1855UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Tuesday, 13 October, the RSGB 432MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900UTC to 2130UTC. Using all modes on 432MHz, the exchange is signal report, serial […]
Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society’s meeting on Tuesday in Marquis Hall is a Project Night. Members are taking part in Jamboree on the Air on Saturday. For details of the Society’s events and activities, visit the Society’s Facebook page or email gi6fzi@yahoo.com For details of Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club events and activities, visit bushvalleyarc.org […]
The Fourteenth Scottish Microwave Round Table GMRT-2026 takes place on Saturday, 31 October at the Museum of Communication, Burntisland, Fife. An interesting programme of speakers has been arranged, microwave test facilities will be provided and there will be an opportunity to buy components and microwave-related items. The event runs from 10am until 5pm and a buffet […]
Andover Radio Amateur Club has a net on Sundays on 70.475MHz, starting at 11am. There is also a net on 145.275MHz on Mondays at 8pm. From 8pm on Thursdays there is a net on GB7KT. More details are available at arac.org.uk Contact: Mal, G8FHI, mal.g8fhi@btinternet.com Banbury Amateur Radio Society has a net on 144.5125MHz FM […]
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The RSGB 2026 Convention begins tomorrow, Saturday 10 October, with a great line-up of lectures. If you aren’t able to attend the event in person this year, you can watch the livestream on the Society’s YouTube channel. The livestreams for both days will remain available online for everyone to watch and offer a programme full […]
