The RSGB would like to congratulate everyone who operated GB24YOTA last week. There was some brilliant activity on the air, including Wick High School Radio Club who had 12 student operators involved and inspired some to take their Foundation licence. If you missed talking to the group, you’ve got another chance to make a QSO […]
The November 2024 issue of RadCom Basics is now available for members to read. The publication is aimed at new licensees or anyone who enjoys reading about the fundamental principles behind the many facets of amateur radio. This issue includes part one of how to get on 40m with a small suburban garden, as well […]
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The RSGB Contest Club recently announced that it is looking for volunteers to take part in the second World Wide Award event taking place in January 2025. To be part of the team you will need to be an RSGB member and hold a Full Licence. QSOs can be made using SSB, CW and digital […]
The Mid-Devon Amateur Radio and Electronics Fair is taking place today, Sunday 8 December, at Winkleigh Sports and Recreation Centre. Doors are open from 9am to 1pm. Entry is £3 per person and there is no charge for partners and under 16s. Free parking and Wi-Fi is available, as well as hot food and refreshments. […]
Ian Astley, M0IAA will be operating as GB1WH on Wednesday 11 December. The special event station is being run to support and promote the excellent work done by Wakefield Hospice. To make a donation to the hospice or to hear more from Ian, visit QRZ.com The Humber Fortress DX Amateur Radio Club is once again […]
During November, the RSGB used its Photo Friday feature on social media to highlight construction and practical skills. Photos included everything from Construction Clubs for newcomers to ground satellite repairs at university clubs. If these have left you feeling inspired and wanting to get creative, why not submit an entry to the Society’s 2025 Construction […]
Carl, 2E0HPI, is in London from Monday 9 December until Thursday 12 December and will be operating from a number of Parks on the Air locations each day. He will be active on 10m SSB. eQSL is preferred or alternatively direct to the address on QRZ.com The T46W team is active from Cuba until Tuesday […]
The next meeting of Aberdare and District Amateur Radio Society will be held on Friday 20 December at Hirwaun YMCA Hall, CF44 9RB from 6pm. Ian Miles 2W0IWM, info@aberdareradio.club Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club has its weekly meeting on Wednesday from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend. The club is an approved […]
Davina Williams, M0LXT volunteered for the RSGB for nearly 23 years. After her sons went to university, she found she had some time on her hands and decided to volunteer to be a QSL sub-manager. At that time the Bureau was run out of the RSGB Headquarters in London and at first she was allocated […]
