We have just released the January 2026 edition of RadCom Basics which RSGB members, whether in the UK or overseas, can enjoy via the RSGB app. We’ve also added to our collection of RadCom Basics back issues – members can now enjoy editions dating back to May 2019. Covering key aspects of amateur radio in […]
The RSGB is pleased to report that RSGB Member John Grieve, GM0OTI has successfully appealed Perth and Kinross’s decision to refuse planning permission for a proposed 15m tilt- over-lattice type telescopic mast at his home at Inchture. Despite receiving no objections from neighbours and letters of support from one neighbour and the RSGB, the Perth […]
Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:
Broadcaster: Radio Barquisimeto, Venezuela 1970
Frequency: 4.990 MHz
Reception location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
Receiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antenna
Notes: On 4990 kHz shortwave, Radio Barquisimeto in Venezuela was one of the "regulars" on the 60 metre band here in southern Ontario Canada during the evening hours in the 1970's. On nearby 4980 kHz, you could find Ecos del Torbes from San Cristobal.
Following reports regarding the prosecution of radio operators in Belarus, IARU Region 1 issues the following statement to clarify the distinction between amateur radio activities and individual legal compliance :
1. The Scope of Amateur Radio Amateur radio is a technical, …
Chris Flanagan, G7NRO unfortunately is no longer able to continue as RSGB QSL Bureau sub-manager for the G7 series, and the RSGB thanks him for the time he has given as an RSGB volunteer. RSGB members with G7 call signs who collect QSL cards should now send their SAEs to Mr Anthony Holles, G4AAV. You […]
Provisional results for the 2025 IARU R1 Marconi Memorial VHF Contest are available on the IARU Region 1 VHF & Up Contest Robot.
For the MMC, we have received a total of 657 logs from 26 different countries, mainly from …
Provisional results for the 2025 IARU R1 UHF & MW Contest are available on the IARU Region 1 VHF & Up Contest Robot.
For this contest we have received a total of 1486 logs from 27 different countries covering mainly …
Provisional results for the last 2025 IARU R1 VHF Contest are available on the IARU Region 1 VHF & Up Contest Robot.
For the 144 MHz band (September) we have received a total of 1910 logs from 35 different countries …
VER20260123, Version entity is Hong Kong, VR Download: [ CTY-3605 | CT8 | Win-Test | WriteLog | XML ] Added/changed Entities/Prefixes/Callsigns: GB5CC is Guernsey, GU ND9M is in ITU zone 8, not ITU zone 7 ND9M is in CQ zone … Continue reading →
Version entity is Hong Kong, VR ADIFCnt.txt has 340 DXCC entities and 62 deleted DXCC entities. arrlpre3.txt has 26424 prefix+callsign mappings. cqwwpre3.txt has 26591 prefix+callsign mappings. [download] Added Prefixes/Callsigns: EA9ADD is Spain, EA GB5CC is Guernsey, GU WL7CTQ, WH6EXJ, KL7JBB … Continue reading →
