Category: RSGB

Both the IARU and RSGB 432MHz to 245GHz Contests started at 1400UTC yesterday, 4 October, and end at 1400UTC today, 5 October. Using all modes on 432MHz to 245GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The UK Microwave Group 24 to 76GHz Contest runs from 0900 to 1700UTC today, 5 October. […]

Last week was characterised by very unsettled geomagnetic conditions with a Kp index that reached 7.33 on 30 September and was often above 5. This is not good for HF propagation! But what caused this? A high-speed solar wind stream at around 750 kilometres per second, coupled with the Bz component of the Sun’s magnetic […]

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 […]

Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club hosts a net on 144.5625MHz FM on Thursday. For details, contact David, G4TMZ, g6aj@outlook.com Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur’s Club meets at Stanley Crook Village Hall on Thursday from 7.30pm. Anyone wishing to study or take exams should visit the Club’s website for all the relevant details. barac.org.uk Bolton Wireless […]

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. Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club meets at 8pm on the last Thursday of each month at Burnfoot Community Centre, 294 […]

UPDATE 30/09/2025 10:40 Power and systems have now been restored to RSGB HQ. A power outage is impacting phones and services at RSGB HQ. UK Power Networks are aware and working at the local electrical substation.