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Today, 19 July, the RSGB International Low Power Contest runs from 0900 to 1600UTC. Using CW on the 80, 40 and 20m bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and transmitter power. On Tuesday, 21 July, the RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 23cm band, […]

Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am on Sundays, followed by a net on 144.260MHz USB at 10.30am and a net via the GB3DN repeater at 11am. Tomorrow, 20 July there is a Club meeting at Appledore Football Club at 7.30pm. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, there is a net […]

Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club meets on Wednesdays from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend, CF32 9DY. The Club is an approved RSGB Examination Centre for those wishing to study and take their amateur radio exams. More details can be found on the Club’s Facebook page. Contact: Rob, GW0RVR, 01656 338 449, […]

Following last year’s success, the ‘Find the spy transmitter’ events are back for Summer 2026 at the RSGB National Radio Centre. This family-friendly activity will turn you into spy hunters as you explore Bletchley Park looking for hidden transmitters. The event runs on Tuesday, 28 July and Thursday, 30 July. Each date has two start […]

Last year, the RSGB introduced a new membership benefit offering its members discounted entry at six fascinating museums. Following positive feedback from members, this offer continues and RSGB members can receive between 20 and 50 percent off admission fees at: Amberley Museum Bawdsey Radar Museum Internal Fire Museum of Power PK Porthcurno Museum of Global […]

Members of the RSGB Outreach Team are attending the WINGS Jamboree in Windsor between 26 and 30 July 2026. The team will be showcasing amateur radio to Scouts and Girlguiding members aged between six and 14, who will have the opportunity to test their Morse skills through the ever-popular Morse Battleships game. The team will […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Mason G3ZPR. Dave had an interest in wireless from an early age. He served two years in the RAF during National Service where he excelled in Morse code; he was selected for advanced training then posted to Hong Kong to work in signals […]

In June, the UTC South Durham radio club (M1UTC), celebrated International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) 2026. The school is a STEM-focused site with an emphasis on engineering, where approximately 25% of the students are female. The students were keen to use the school club call sign to get involved with INWED. Although the club […]