Category: RSGB

Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting from 7pm every Wednesday. On Thursday, there will be a net on 144.5625MHz FM from 7pm. David, G4TMZ, g6aj@outlook.com Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur’s Club will be holding their annual rally on Sunday 24 November at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Co. Durham (DL16 6DB). There will be the […]

Antrim and District Amateur Radio Society has nets on the 2m band from 9pm on Tuesday, and from 8pm on Saturday. adars.co.uk Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE from 7.30pm. For more information visit the Society’s Facebook page. […]

The RSGB is keen to promote practical events for radio amateurs as a way of developing their skills and retaining their interest in amateur radio. The Society has also demonstrated that buildathons are a great way of engaging new audiences, giving people a taste of amateur radio in a fun and supportive environment. As part […]

The RSGB Awards Manager has announced that, with the support of the Board, he has added new categories of achievement to the IARU Region 1 Award. These include WARC bands only, 10MHz only, 18MHz only and 24MHz only. The standard IARU Region 1 Award check spreadsheet should continue to be used for these categories. However, […]

With just two weeks to go until Youngsters on the Air Month (YOTA), operating slots for GB24YOTA are fast filling up. The special call sign will be active throughout December and is a fantastic opportunity to get youngsters active on the amateur bands. Whether you are part of a school, university, youth group, a club […]

The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. There will also be reduced hours on New Year’s Eve when the centre will be closing at 2pm. Following the seasonal closures the RSGB National Radio Centre will also be closed for essential […]

Strategy: Four major events The RSGB has just completed four major events of strategic importance. This marathon of planning and execution, one of which was many years in the making, was only possible due to the strenuous efforts of volunteers and staff alike. On behalf of the Board and the members of the Society I […]

Season’s greetings from the RSGB To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Antennas, Steve Ireland, VK6VZ/G3ZZD and Kevin Smith, VK6LW/VK6T/G4EHF 18 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 23 Contesting, Nick Totterdell, G4FAL 54 Data, Andy Talbot, G4JNT 45 GHz bands, Dr John Worsnop, G4BAO 60 HF, John Petters, G3YPZ 56 […]