The RSGB National Radio Centre, located at Bletchley Park, will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. There will be reduced hours on New Year’s Eve when the Centre will be closing at 2pm. In addition to this, it will also be closed for essential maintenance works on the […]
Many thanks to SRAA contributor David Goren, who shares the following recording and notes. This recording captures Radio Macapá, Brazil, clearly identified several times on the air. David discovered it on a cassette tape.
While the exact date is uncertain, David believes it could be from 1988, though he notes he was still recording to cassette into the early 2000s. The absence of CODAR interference—common on the bands starting in the early 1990s—suggests the recording likely predates that period.
Though not as unusual as some of David’s other finds, this recording remains a fine example of Brazilian shortwave broadcasting and a valuable slice of radio history. Enjoy and feel free to comment with any other details that may help date this recording.
Following its meeting in November, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages: Budget – Board agreed in principle its budget for 2026. The budget will return to the Board in December for sign off Strategy – Board mapped out ways forward in a number of areas. In particular, it would be turning its attention to the […]
As an aspiring electrical engineer at Cardiff University, Jacob, MW9JKY always had an interest in wireless communication and its applications. However, it was only when he found an online content creator who introduced him to the topic of telegraphy that he realised he wanted to find out more. Jacob soon contacted the RSGB to find […]
The University of Exeter (M0KQI) has officially launched its amateur radio Foundation licence course. This is run by Chris Leaver, G3CJL and supported by Mike Nicholas, G3MYK. It is sparking significant interest among students keen to delve into the fascinating world of radio communications. With a varied curriculum that includes historical and technical aspects of […]
The Board has appointed Graham Murchie, G4FSG as the new Nominations Committee Chair. Nominated Directors are selected by the Society’s Nominations Committee and are then subject to an endorsement vote as part of the AGM voting. There is no functional difference between a Nominated or Elected Director, and all serve the Board in the same way for […]
A reminder that the last Tonight@8 webinar of 2025 will be live tomorrow, 1 December from 8pm via the RSGB’s YouTube channel and special BATC channel. The presentation will feature young RSGB members who travelled to Paris earlier this year for the Youngsters on the Air summer camp. As well as hearing about their experience, […]
Today, 30 November Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur’s Club Rally is taking place at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, County Durham. Traders, catering, ample parking and disabled facilities are available on site. For more information visit barac.org.uk Mid Devon Amateur Radio and Electronics Fair 2025 will be held on 7 December at Winkleigh Sports and Recreation Centre. The doors will […]
Gabriele, HB9TSW is active as Z68BG from Slatina Air Base near Pristina, Kosovo until 10 December. He is operating using CW only. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, or via his home call. Red, DL1BUG is active as TY5FR from Cotonou, Benin until 11 December. He is using CW and SSB on the 80 to […]
