The RSGB’s Get on the air to care campaign with the NHS is celebrating the 72nd birthday of the NHS on Sunday, 5 July 2020. The Society is encouraging all radio amateurs to Get on the air to care to mark the celebration and to use /NHS after their call sign. Share photos on the […]
As we’re all aware, the changes to COVID-19 restrictions have been coming thick and fast recently, but they have also remained inconsistent across the different parts of the UK. The Contest Committee is preparing to allow Single Operator Portable entries to RSGB contests again from Tuesday, 7 July 2020. This is in time for the […]
The IARU Administrative Council has appointed Martin Sach, G8KDF, as global Electromagnetic Compatibility Coordinator, succeeding Tore Worren, LA9QL. The EMC Coordinator’s mission is to ensure that the concerns and needs of radio amateurs are effectively addressed in international standards bodies, particularly CISPR and the ITU, as well as in regional telecommunication organisations and at national […]
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RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB joined the Denby Dale Amateur Radio Club online meeting to hear Dan, KB6NU speak on Having Fun with Morse Code. After Dan’s talk and the question and answer session, the club asked Steve to do a Q&A session. There were a wide range of questions on current topics. Dan’s […]
Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. To commemorate their third anniversary, special event stations will be on air during the FT8DMC Activity Days until 31 July. […]
Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. On Monday the 80m Club Championships will run from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using CW only, the exchange is signal report, serial […]
This week saw the beginning of a new month and continued sporadic E openings. Traditionally we see a slow down in the number of sporadic E openings in July, but while we are seeing a few periods on 10m when there are no openings, they inevitably reappear. An HF F2-layer opening to Angola occurred on […]
With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now increasingly including meeting details, where we know them. However, this information should be regarded as tenuous at best, and we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing. Burton Amateur Radio […]
With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now increasingly including meeting details, where we know them. However, this information should be regarded as tenuous at best, and we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing. Chester and District […]
