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The next RSGB Tonight @ 8 webinar will be livestreamed on Monday, 7 November 2022 at 8pm. Terry, G4POP, will present Log4OM: The First Decade—a look at the popular free logging software Log4OM. Suitable for all levels of expertise, Terry’s talk will consider the software’s history, its developers, and its in-built features. There will be […]

The RSGB is sad to learn of the passing of Richard Brunton, G4TUT. For countless years, Richard was editor of the popular Southgate Amateur Radio News website. Every single day, he searched the world’s amateur radio and technology resources for stories of interest and published them. Richard offered his platform inclusively, commissioning non-commercial podcasts and […]

Scotland’s biggest Rally for this year is being held in Galashiels today, 30 October. The Rally takes place at the Volunteer Hall, St John Street, Galashiels. Admission is £2.50 per person, with free entry for under 16s. Doors open for general admission at 11am with disabled and accessible entry and early book-in of bring-and-buy items […]

The Norfolk Tank Museum Radio Group near Long Stratton has been granted the permanent special callsign of GB2NTM and will be on the air for the last day of the Museum’s 2022 season from 11am until 5pm today 30 October. Operation is planned on 80, 40 and 20m plus 70.450MHz FM using radios from the […]

Bill, K9HZ will be active as J68HZ on Saint Lucia, NA-108, until 5 November. He will be available for contact during the CQ Worldwide DX SSB Contest. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, Club Log or directly to K9HZ. Take, JI3DST will be active from Shodo Island, AS-200, until the 4 November. He 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 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 RSGB has launched its latest construction competition. To enable members across the country, and even the world, to enter, entries will be judged over the internet rather than in person. There are four categories—Beginners, Construction Excellence, Innovation, and Software—and the deadline for entries is 1 March 2023. Special recognition will be given to entries […]

The RSGB VHF Contest Committee is currently planning the rules for the 2023 VHF contests. Following some discussion at the RSGB Convention, they have some questions on which they would appreciate feedback from contestants. You can find the survey online and it will close on Sunday 13 November.