A reminder that RSGB HQ closes at 14.00 on Christmas Eve and will remain closed over the festive season. It opens again for business at 8.30am on Monday 5 January 2026. The exams booking system will remain open during the festive season so you can book exams to take on 5 January onwards. The RSGB National Radio […]
Time is running out to be part of two exciting opportunities to make an impact with the RSGB. The Society is seeking a full-time, highly motivated Operations Manager to be part of its senior leadership team, based at the RSGB HQ in Bedford. It is also looking for a new contractor or agency to work […]
Sparkford Radio Rally is taking place today, 28 December at Davis Hall Howell Hill, West Camel, near Yeovil, BA22 7QX. The doors are open from 9.30am and admission costs £2. Refreshments and free parking are available on site. For more details contact Luke on 07870 168 197 or email luke@mymixradio.co.uk On Sunday, 25 January, 2026, Lincoln […]
A series of special event stations is on the air from the Netherlands during the festive period. Recently, the PD25HOHOHO station was worked on the 20m band using SSB. More information about this station, and the others in the series, can be found at QRZ.com Special callsign GB70RS is in use to celebrate the 70th […]
Todd, AF4CZ is active as TG9/AF4CZ from Guatemala until 5 January. He is operating mainly using FT8 and FT4 on the 40 to 10m bands. QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World, eQSL and Club Log. Yannick, F6FYD is active as CN2YD from Marrakech, Morocco until 31 March 2026. You can find him using SSB […]
The Stew Perry Topband Challenge started at 1500UTC yesterday, 27 December, and ends at 1500UTC today, 28 December. Using CW on the 160m band, the exchange is your four-character locator. Today, 28 December, the RSGB 70MHz Christmas Contest runs from 1500 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on the 4m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number […]
We have had some solar ups and downs over the past week. A high-speed stream from a large coronal hole has kept the Kp index high at times, plus the solar flux index has been relatively low due to a lack of sunspots. The coronal hole has been massive, covering from the Sun’s south pole […]
Meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place on the first and third Tuesday of the month. 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 868 221 for more information. On […]
Members of Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club will be hosting this year’s New Year’s Eve Net in conjunction with The Extended Freedom Network. The net will be running from 12 noon on New Year’s Eve until 12 noon on New Year’s Day via GB2CD and any links or repeaters connected to the network via the […]
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 Today, 28 December, Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club will be on the air with GB25YOTA on various bands and modes from […]
