We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT. He had been the Radio Society of Great Britain’s patron since 1952 and joined the Society on several occasions. These included special event stations, anniversary events and exhibitions. In 1988, he attended the 75th Anniversary Convention […]
Press Releaseby International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 – Youth Working Group
Erding, Germany – Wednesday, 07.04.2021
Team YOTA has been working hard over the last few months to establish one whole new project for the ham radio community. Everyone …
During all the month of April (2021), the special callsign EE1MGY will be aired in commemoration of the inauguration and subsequent sinking of the legendary ship R.M.S. Titanic in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. More info – HERE .
I’ve been interested in amateur radio for a long time but was never able to get started. I am a mechanical engineer and have worked most of my professional life with commercial aircraft. I have always been interested in computers, electronics and radios. I think that the ability of communicating without mobile phone network support […]
The RSGB is delighted to launch a new Award that is designed to celebrate the friendship of amateur radio over the airwaves. Radio amateurs are encouraged to exchange the four-letter identifier of their club and accumulate points for each qualifying QSO. Through this you can gain the award. However, the main purpose of the award […]
Because of the COVID-19 situation ZRS has cancelled the World Youth ARDF Championships that were scheduled to be held in June 2021 in Slovenia. …
In only two more weeks we will celebrate the WARD, the World Amateur Radio Day. At April 18 in 1925 the International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris. Just two years later, at the International Radiotelegraph Conference, Amateur Radio …
The IARU Region 1 Virtual General Conference in October 2020 approved the formation of a CW World Heritage Working Group as per proposal NS20_C4_09. More than twenty member societies agreed to their continued support regarding this working group.
Meanwhile an …
We are aware of an issue with our mail server that is currently preventing delivery of inbound mail. You may receive a bounced or undelivered message when sending mail to RSGB email addresses. We are currently investigating the issue and will let you know as soon as we know more. This post will be updated […]
The news headlines:
- Tonight@8 has moved its next broadcast to 12th April
- Vote in RSGB Elections
- Free Emergency Comms Training available 10/11 April
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CLUB NEWS & NETS
Thanks to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society re-opens for outdoor activities and socially distanced operating from 11am today, and will have a net from noon on GB3FE. Monday and Thursday also see nets on GB3FE and 145.550MHz from 7pm. secretary@gm6nx.com
Don’t forget the new net on 4m being operated by the Mid-Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society every Thursday from 8 to 9pm using 70.425MHz. Details from www.mlars.co.uk
A listing of all known nets in Scotland, collated by RSGB Regional Rep Tony, MM0TMZ in association with Jack, GM4COX and the West of Scotland ARS and published at www.wosars.club/radio-nets.
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