The RSGB is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Purser, GW4SHF, as the new Regional Forum Secretary, effective from 1 October 2026. Stephen brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served the Society in a wide range of volunteer positions over many years. His extensive contribution to the RSGB includes roles in […]
Next Sunday, 11 October, two GB2RS News broadcasts will be coming from the RSGB Convention. At 11am, Esther, GI0AZA and Ian, GI0AZB will transmit an 80m bulletin on 3640kHz using a remote link to their station near Dungiven in Northern Ireland. At 3pm, Brian, G4BIP will read the RSGB News via the QO-100 satellite on a […]
The Broadcast Engineering Museum has an open day today, 4 October from 11am. The museum is located at 41 Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 5XS. The museum is home to one of the largest collections of historic broadcasting equipment in the world. For more information visit becg.org.uk/events Also today, 4 October, the Welsh […]
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Belgian National Railway Company, special callsign OT26B is active until 31 December. The line between Brussels and Mechelen opened in 1835 and was the first steam-powered public railway in continental Europe. QSL via OR4K.
Atsu, 5W1SA and Jacel, 5W0AF are active from Upolu Island, Samoa OC-097 until 12 October. They are operating using SSB on the 10 to 40m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World. More information is available via qsl.net 9H6C will be active from Malta, IOTA EU-023 from Saturday, 10 October to Monday, 12 October. They will operate […]
The RSGB and IARU October 432MHz to 245GHz Contests started at 1400UTC yesterday, Saturday, 3 October and end at 1400UTC today, Sunday, 4 October. Using all modes on 432MHz to 245GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also today, Sunday, 4 October, the UK Microwave Group Millimetre Band Contest runs from 0800 […]
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. Operators are asked to QSY as directed by the net controller. All licence levels are welcome to join in. Barnsley and […]
For details of Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society’s events and activities, visit the Society’s Facebook page or email gi6fzi@yahoo.com For details of Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club events and activities, visit bushvalleyarc.org or email bushvalleyarc@gmail.com Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group’s regular Tuesday meeting is at 7pm in Carrick Elim Church, North Road, Carrickfergus. The Carrickfergus Amateur Radio […]
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a net on 3.740MHz from 2pm on Sundays and Tuesdays. On Thursday, the Society meets at Oakhill, Crescent Lane, Aberdeen AB15 5HY at 7.30pm. For details of the Society’s events, visit aars.org.uk Contact: secretary@aars.uk Ayr Amateur Radio Group’s regular meeting on Fridays is in Prestwick Community centre from 7.30pm. For […]
Andover Radio Amateur Club has a net on Sundays on 70.475MHz, starting at 11am. There is also a net on 145.275MHz on Mondays at 8pm. From 8pm on Thursdays there is a net on GB7KT. More details are available at arac.org.uk Contact: Mal, G8FHI, mal.g8fhi@btinternet.com Banbury Amateur Radio Society has a net on 144.5125MHz FM […]
