Special event station GB130WRD is active until 30 November to mark the 130th anniversary of the discovery of X-rays. Recently, the station was spotted using FT8 on the 40m band. QSL directly to M0KZT. See QRZ.com for more information. Special callsign GB70RS is in use to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the RSGB’s weekly news service […]
Phill, C21TS is active from Nauru, OC-031, until 30 November. The station is often spotted on the HF bands using FT8. QSL via Logbook of the World or OQRS. Darek, TJ1GD is operating as TL8GD from the Central African Republic until 30 November. He is using CW, FT8 and SSB on the HF bands. QSL via […]
On Tuesday, the RSGB SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1930 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 13cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday, the UK and Ireland Contest Club 80m Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character […]
Are you passionate about ensuring that amateur radio is inclusive and accessible to everyone? The RSGB is looking for a proactive and knowledgeable volunteer to serve as its new Accessibility Champion. This important role will focus on ensuring that people with disabilities can fully participate and enjoy everything that amateur radio has to offer. Purpose of […]
After the solar mayhem we reported in last week’s GB2RS News, the Sun has been relatively quiet over the past week. The maximum Kp index we saw was 4, on Monday, 17 November, but otherwise it was often below 1 or 2. The result is that the ionosphere has been more stable and DX has […]
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The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park is hosting another of its popular Build Your Own Radio workshops. Morning and afternoon sessions will be held on Sunday, 23 November 2025 and will offer young people aged between 12 and 18 years the opportunity to learn more about amateur radio and electronics. The workshops will […]
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The RSGB VHF Contest Committee is currently planning the rules for the 2026 VHF contests. Following some discussion at the RSGB Convention, the committee members have some questions on which they would appreciate feedback from contestants. The survey will close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 23 November. You can find the survey online via tinyurl.com/vhfsurvey December […]
On Sunday, 30 November, Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur’s Club Rally is taking place at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, County Durham. Traders, catering, ample parking and disabled facilities will be available. For more information and downloadable trader forms, visit barac.org.uk Mid Devon Amateur Radio and Electronics Fair 2025 will be held on Sunday, 7 December at Winkleigh Sports […]
