Time is running out to respond to Ofcom’s consultation Updating the amateur radio licensing framework. The deadline is Monday, 4 September 2023. The RSGB will be sending its own formal response, but Ofcom is interested in the views of every radio amateur. This is the biggest review of amateur radio licencing and call sign policy […]
After careful consideration and review of all submissions, the judging committee came to a final decision:
Winner Challenge #1 – HAVE FUN, GO ‘HAM’Dora HA7DR and Marton HA7MA. Teamlead Rajmund HA2UF
This is a fun amateur radio card game, for every …
The provisional results of the July VHF+ Subregional Contest are available on the IARU R1 VHF Contest Robot.
You can also take a look at your UBNs here !
We evaluated 2888 different logs, which sets a new record for this contest, …
By Andrew Barron, ZL3DW This book from the well-known author Andrew Barron is another in his Radio Today series that brings you the practical guide to getting the most out the most highly rated transceivers. Covering in detail the Yaesu FT-710 this 100W radio which utilizes the latest advanced digital RF technology. The FT-710 replaces […]
The RSGB Board met on 19 August and the key messages from that meeting are below: Co-option of Ben Lloyd GW4BML. The Board noted that Ben had received a significant number of votes in the 2023 Board elections and that he would bring a fresh perspective to the Board as someone licenced relatively recently and […]
Next on Tonight @ 8… The presentation Aimed at newcomers to contesting, this presentation will explore how contesting began, explain why it is rewarding and fun, and demonstrate how anyone can take part in their first contests with equipment they have today. We’ll look at what are suitable events to start off with, both on […]
Have you replied to the Ofcom consultation about amateur radio yet? And have you read the article by Ofcom Director for Spectrum, David Willis, in the September 2023 edition of RadCom? In it, David says: “We fully recognise the contribution amateur radio has made to developing radio technologies over the years, including in the development […]
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Bolsover Amateur Radio Society meetings take place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month starting at 8pm at the Bainbridge Hall, Bolsover S44 6PX. Vin, G4KSY, 01246 827135 Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club meets every Friday from 8pm. Members also have a regular coffee morning on a Wednesday in the club’s shack from […]
Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting and social evening from 7pm on Monday. On Thursday, there are nets on 144.5625MHz and 3.750MHz from 7pm. David, G4TMZ, g6aj@outlook.com Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club will be meeting at the Village Hall, Stanley Crook on Thursday evening from 7.30pm onwards. If anyone is wishing to […]
