Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that RAC Vice-President Brent Taylor, VY2HF, became a Silent Key on May 21, 2026, at the age of 66. The sudden loss of Brent has deeply shocked Radio Amateurs of Canada and the Amateur Radio community across Canada and beyond. RAC extends its sincere condolences […]
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Following a break in May, the RSGB’s Tonight@8 series is back on Monday, 8 June 2026 with a fascinating webinar by John Warburton, G4IRN on building a remote station. If you live in an area where restrictions such as conservation areas may limit your activity, this is for you. Following his move to rural Shropshire […]
The RSGB Board has announced further updates to the Board Liaison roles. Go to rsgb.org/board to view for the full list of responsibilities for each Board Director. RSGB members will be able to use this as a guide to help them know who to contact if they have questions, concerns or ideas about any areas […]
Durham and District Amateur Radio Society Radio Rally is taking place today, 24 May at Bowburn Community Centre, Bowburn, County Durham, DH6 5AT. The doors are open from 10.10am to 2.30pm with access for disabled visitors from 10am. The entry fee is £3. There is a bring-and-buy sale, trade stands, special interest groups and an RSGB […]
To commemorate the centenary of the passing of Antoni Gaudi, the famous Catalan architect and designer, special callsign EH100AG is active until 7 June. Look for activity on various bands and modes and via the QO-100 satellite. QSL via the bureau. QSOs will be uploaded to eQSL, Logbook of the World and Club Log. Special callsign […]
Paul, MM0ZBH is active as 5Z4/MM0ZBH from Kenya until Monday, 15 June. He operates using CW, FT8 and SSB while volunteering at a local school. QSL via Logbook of the World and OQRS. Pascal, F8NQV is active as CN2NQV from Sidi Rahal Chatai in Morocco until 11 July. Look for him on the 40, 20, […]
Today, 24 May the RSGB 10GHz Trophy runs from 0800 to 1400UTC. Using all modes on 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also today, the UK Microwave Group High Band Contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 5.7 and 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number […]
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 Group’s regular […]
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a net on 3.740MHz from 2pm on Sundays and Tuesdays. On Thursday, the Society meets at Oakhill, Crescent Lane, Aberdeen AB15 5HY at 7.30pm. For details of the Society’s events, visit aars.uk Contact: secretary@aars.uk Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on Friday at 7.30pm in Prestwick Community Centre. For details of […]
