The CQ World Wide DX CW Contest started at 0000UTC on Saturday 23 November and ends at 2359UTC today, Sunday 24 November. Using CW on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and CQ Zone. The UK is in Zone 14. On Tuesday 26 November, the RSGB SHF […]
The RSGB continues to share some great presentations from its recent annual Convention. The two this week look back to the important history of amateur radio and contrast that with how amateur radio might be influenced by modern technology. Don Beattie, G3BJ discussed the very different amateur radio environment of 1924, and the history and […]
The final RSGB Tonight@8 webinar of 2024 is on Monday 2 December. The presentation by Tim Hier, G5TM will focus on the various HF antennas available for portable operating. He will also look at how to use very basic modelling software to ascertain the choices you have at your disposal. Tim’s ethos when working portable […]
Youngsters on the Air Month begins one week today. Call sign GB24YOTA will be active for the duration of the month, hosted by a range of groups, clubs and individuals. Marlborough Scout Group will be the first team of youngsters to operate. They will be on the air before midday on Sunday 1 December, and […]
The RSGB VHF Contest Committee is currently planning the rules for the 2025 VHF contests. Following some discussion at the RSGB Convention, the committee members have some questions on which they would appreciate feedback from contestants, with particular topics focused around VHF Field Day and the Back Packers events. You can find the survey online and […]
Pam Rose – Late Hon. Secretary of Lincoln Short Wave Club, died on 11th November 2024 after a long illness. She had been a member of the Lincoln Short Wave Club since in the late 1970’s. I met her 25 years ago when I joined the LSWC. Pam was remarkable. Not only in her professional […]
Recently news post on the IARU-R1 website and email have informed about the new generation of the noise measuring receiver ENAMS 2.0 (developed by DARC) within the IARU-R1 Noise Measuring Campaign (NMC). In order to spread information and to allow …
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The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. There will also be reduced hours on New Year’s Eve when the centre will be closing at 2pm. Following the seasonal closures the NRC will also be closed for essential maintenance works on […]
The Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Winter Rally is taking place on Saturday 23 November at St Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden in Rochdale. The usual traders and caterers will be attending. Doors open at 10am and entry is £3. Plenty of parking will be available. For more information contact the Treasurer and Rally Organiser, […]
