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The latest edition of RadCom Basics is now available via the RSGB app for web and mobile, with articles covering a range of topics from encouraging young radio enthusiasts into the STEM subjects – Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – to how to build your own transmitter monitor. Open up RadCom Basics and read more […]

On Sunday, 25 October, Galashiels Radio Rally and Open Day takes place at The Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JX. Doors open at 11.15am, with access for the disabled from 11am. Admission is £3. There will be a ‘Bring and Buy’ sale, refreshments and traders. For more information, visit galaradioclub.co.uk Also on Sunday, 25 October, […]

Members of the Cray Valley Radio Society are operating special callsign GB80CV until 28 October to celebrate the club’s 80th anniversary. Visit cvrs.uk/cvrs80 for detailed information on the Oak Anniversary Award. QSL via Logbook of the World. Members of the Araucaria DX Group are using the special callsign ZW50B until the end of October to celebrate […]

John, AE5X will be active as ZA/AE5X from various locations in Albania until 30 October. He is operating CW only on the 20m to 10m bands. Visit ae5x.blogspot.com for updates. Lui, YT3PL, Luc, F5RAV and Darko, E70A will be active on various bands and modes as C5R from The Gambia until 4 November, including an entry in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. QSL direct to YT3PL and logsearch on Club Log. Bernhard, DL2GAC is active as H44MS from the Solomon […]

The RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900UTC to 2130UTC on Tuesday, 20 October. Using all modes on 1.3GHz, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday, 21 October, the IRTS 80m Evening Counties Contest runs from 2000UTC to 2100UTC. Using CW and SSB modes on the 80m band, the exchange […]

The RSGB Youth Committee has launched a newsletter aimed at RSGB members who are aged 25 and under. The newsletter will cover updates from school and university clubs, share the achievements of young radio amateurs, and will also showcase what can be done with a licence. You’ll also be able to find news on upcoming […]

This weekend is Jamboree on the Air, also known as JOTA. The event promotes friendship and global citizenship and is a brilliant celebration of amateur radio among the Scout Association. The RSGB Youth Champion for Scouts has compiled a list of Scouting groups that are involved with the annual event and has shared it on […]

Bolsover Amateur Radio Society meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month 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 868 221 for more information. Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club has nets […]

The latest edition of RadCom Basics is now available via the RSGB app for web and mobile, with articles covering a range of topics from encouraging young radio enthusiasts into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects, to how to build your own transmitter monitor. Open up RadCom Basics and read more about making construction easier […]