The last week was good from a geomagnetic disturbance point of view. Up until Wednesday, the 25th, the Kp index had not been higher than 3.67, and had mostly been in the ones and twos. This helped HF propagation to a great extent. Sunspots have been present with the solar flux index sitting at 120 […]
Meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Please note the change of venue. The club now meets at Hillstown Village Hall, S44 6LW from 8pm. Further information and reminders for meetings can be found on the Society’s Facebook page @bolsoverars. Contact Richard, G0RRZ on 07905 […]
Lee, M0YDG, has built and funded the Yorkshire Linking Project—an independent network of analogue and digital repeaters. The system is linked via 5.8GHz dishes and powered by solar, wind, and battery backup. The next Yorkshire Net special event station will be on Yorkshire Day, 1 August, operating from Woodhead Pass. Listen out for M0XYN on […]
Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society is now on its summer break. Meetings will resume on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning on the 9 September. The Society meets from 7.30pm in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE. For more information visit the Society’s Facebook page. Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club meets at 8pm […]
Remember that the RSGB has partnered with some fantastic museums to offer its members discounted entry in 2025. The Society recently added the Royal Signals Museum in Dorset to the list of museums offering reduced prices for RSGB members. The interactive museum is located within an active army camp and brings to life the vital […]
Are you thinking about attending the RSGB Convention this year? Be inspired to book your place by watching two videos the RSGB has released from its 2024 Convention, which provide comprehensive updates on EMC and EMF. The first video is a presentation from members of the RSGB Electromagnetic Compatibility Committee (EMC). EMC Chair Dr John […]
The RSGB Band Plans for 2025 were published in the March 2025 issue of RadCom and are also available on the RSGB website in a variety of formats. The RSGB would like to remind all radio amateurs to consult the Band Plans before operating and to refer to the master files on the Society’s website. […]
The Board has appointed Will Richardson, 2E0WYA as the new Nominations Committee Chair. If you are interested in joining the Board as a Nominated Director and have the skills and experience to help move the Society forward into its next chapter, please contact Will via nominations.chair@rsgb.org.uk The Society would like to increase the diversity of […]
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) is engaging with member societies to explore potential changes to its future structure. The RSGB has contributed to this consultation by raising several concerns and offering constructive suggestions across a range of topics. Throughout these discussions, the Society has prioritised the development of amateur radio and the interests of […]
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