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The CQ World Wide WPX SSB Contest started at 0000UTC yesterday, 28 March, and runs until 2359UTC today, 29 March. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Today, 29 March, the UK Microwave Group Millimetre Band Contest runs from 0800UTC to 1700UTC. Using all […]

The OPS-2m-NW Net is a regular VHF simplex net for licensed amateur radio operators across North West England, organised and run by the M0KKN Club. The net takes place fortnightly on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm. Operators are asked to QSY as directed by the net controller. All licence levels are welcome to join in. Barnsley and […]

A special 2m net is running every Friday from 8pm until 15 May. Operators will be using special event callsign GB5MMF to raise awareness of the Mae Murray Foundation and the important work the charity does supporting people with disabilities and promoting accessibility. Stations are warmly invited to listen out for and join GB5MMF on […]

Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a net on 3.740MHz from 2pm on Sundays and Tuesdays. On Thursday, the Society meets at Oakhill Crescent Lane, Aberdeen AB15 5HY at 7.30pm. For details of the Society’s events, visit aars.uk  secretary@aars.uk Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on Friday at 7.30pm in Prestwick Community Centre. For details of the […]

Andover Radio Amateur Club has a net on Sundays on 70.475MHz, starting at 11am. There is also a net on 145.275MHz on Mondays at 8pm. On Thursday, there is a coffee morning at Dobbies from 10am and, from 8pm, a net on GB7KT. More details are available at arac.org.uk  Mal, G8FHI mal.g8fhi@btinternet.com  arac.org.uk Banbury Amateur […]

The RSGB 2026 elections are open. If you are an RSGB Affiliated Club, who do your members think are the best Elected Director candidates to represent them on the RSGB Board? Why not watch the candidate videos at your next club meeting, discuss their answers and then vote for your preferred candidates? There are three […]

Tuesday 31 March is the deadline to submit your British Science Week reports to the RSGB. Whether you operated a special event station, organised a club activity, supported a local youth group or held any other type of event, the Society would love to hear from you. Reports will be included in a special feature […]

The Legacy Committee is a sub-committee of the Board and oversees the Legacy Fund. The RSGB Legacy Fund, thanks to the generosity of donors, has resources available to encourage and develop amateur radio. The Legacy Committee considers applications from individuals and groups and advises the RSGB Board in reaching its funding decision. The majority of […]