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Is there a particular topic you would like to learn more about at the RSGB 2026 Convention in October 2026? Have you been working on some research or a project that you’d like to share with the amateur radio community? Or would you like to see a workshop explaining a new skill you’d like to […]

There are only three weeks left until the closing date for entries in the RSGB Construction Competition. The competition is open to all RSGB members and has six categories to enter, ranging from ‘Beginners’ to ‘Construction Excellence’. Whether you are taking your first steps in construction or it is your 50th project, the Society invites […]

The RSGB has a number of Regional Team vacancies including District Representative positions in Hampshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, South Derbyshire and South Nottinghamshire, and also North Lincolnshire. This is an opportunity not only to support the work of the RSGB but to provide help and guidance for local radio amateurs and groups in your area. […]

The RSGB is delighted to hear that Wick High School in Scotland is preparing for an ARISS contact later this year. The RSGB Youth Chair Chris Aitken, MM0WIC is the Computing teacher at the school and also runs the school’s amateur radio club, GM0WHS. Chris shared the news with the Society, which you can read […]

Today, 8 February, the RSGB 432MHz Affiliated Societies Contest runs from 0900UTC to 1300UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Tuesday, 10 February, the RSGB 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900UTC to 1955UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal […]

Last week was characterised by a high solar flux index but with a succession of X-class solar flares from active region 4366 on the Sun. Luckily, none of these resulted in a coronal mass ejection so we got away lightly. The solar flux index stood at 178 on Tuesday, 3 February with the result that […]

Meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place on the first and third Tuesday of the month. The club meets at Hillstown Village Hall, S44 6LW from 8pm. Further information and reminders for meetings can be found on the Society’s Facebook page @bolsoverars. Contact Richard, G0RRZ on 07905 868 221 for more information. On Mondays […]

The OPS-2m-NW Net is a regular VHF simplex net for licensed amateur radio operators across North West England, organised and run by the M0KKN Club. The net takes place fortnightly on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm. The next net will take place tomorrow, 9 February. Operators are asked to QSY as directed by the net controller. All licence […]

On Friday, Antrim and District Amateur Radio Society will be holding its AGM at Greystone Community Centre, 30 Ballycraigy Road, Antrim, BT41 1PW. The doors will be open from 7.30pm and all are welcome. Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm in the Marquis Hall, Abbey […]