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Luca, HB9OBD will be active as D44KIT from Sal Island, Cape Verde, AF-086, until the 5 April. He will operate SSB and FT8 on the 40, 20, 15 and 10m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, or via EB7DX. Pierre, VK3KTB will be active as VY0ERC from the Eureka Amateur Radio Club station […]

Today, Sunday 2 April, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 1000 to 1600UTC. Using All modes on the 1.3 to 3.4GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The SP DX Contest began yesterday, Saturday 1 April, at 1500UTC. The contest ends today, Sunday 2 April at 1500UTC. Using […]

We were right in our prediction about the effects of the large solar coronal hole last week, which saw the Kp index peak at 7.67 with widespread aurora visible from the UK, even in the south. This was probably the most significant geomagnetic event we have had so far in this solar cycle. Last week […]

Reporting to the Managing Editor, you will: • Commission articles and liaise with authors on their articles • Work closely with the expert volunteers on the RSGB Technical Forum • Sub-edit copy sent in by contributors and regular columnists • Help to guide the content of RadCom Basics and RadCom Plus supplements • Be part […]

The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website for the meeting link. Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See the website for […]

Matthew Smith, M0VWS is moving on from his role as RadCom Technical Editor to pursue other opportunities. The RSGB thanks Matthew for all of his work and wishes him well for the future. The RSGB is now seeking to recruit a new Technical Editor for RadCom. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the successful candidate will […]

The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website for the meeting link. Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See the website for […]

The March 2023 edition of RadCom Basics is now available on the RSGB website for Members to read. It is for new licensees or anyone who wants an introduction to a different aspect of amateur radio. This edition features articles which cover: QRP operating An introduction to Andy’s Ham Radio Linux software Basic fault finding […]

We are pleased to announce the March 2023 edition of RadCom Basics is now available on the RSGB website In this edition, Tony Molloy, M6CIH finds another great source of amateur radio applications and provides step-by-step guidance and plenty of links Also in this edition; 4 Overseas operating with your licence Using his personal experience, […]