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The RSGB has submitted responses to a pair of Ofcom consultations. The first considered a series of licence exemption updates, including arrangements for some visiting radio amateurs to the UK. The second concerned filing procedures for the growing number and variety of satellites. Both replies were developed by the RSGB Spectrum Forum, drawing on its […]

The East Suffolk Wireless Revival, also known as ‘The Ipswich Radio Rally’, is taking place today, the 15 June, at Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton, IP10 0PW. The doors open at 9.30am and the entry fee for visitors is £3. The venue has free car parking. Visitors can enjoy trade stands, a car-boot sale, […]

Special callsign HS30DXA is active until the 21 June to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Thailand DX Association. Look for activity on all HF bands and the amateur radio satellites. QSL via HS6MYW. The Amateur Radio Society of India, VU2ZH is celebrating the centenary of the International Amateur Radio Union by activating special callsign […]

The RSGB annual Convention is a fantastic opportunity for radio amateurs to meet, learn and share experiences. Whether you’re newly licensed or have years of experience, there is always more to discover. That’s why the Society is excited to introduce this year’s theme: Discover, Learn, Progress. Whether you want to discover something new, learn more […]

The RSGB Operating Advisory Service (OAS) provides advice to members on dealing with situations that are not within the spirit of amateur radio. From time to time this activity goes beyond what is classed as acceptable behaviour and requires action to be taken. In these circumstances the OAS recommends reporting the matter directly to Ofcom […]

Meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Please note the change of venue. The club now 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 […]

Lee, M0YDG, has built and funded the Yorkshire Linking Project – an independent network of analogue and digital repeaters. The system is linked via 5.8GHz dishes and powered by solar, wind, and battery backup. The next Yorkshire Net special event station will be on Yorkshire Day, the 1 August, operating from Woodhead Pass. Listen out for M0XYN on the air and join […]

Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society is now on its summer break. Meetings will resume on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning on the 9 September. The Society meets from 7.30pm in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE. For more information visit the Society’s Facebook page. Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society’s […]

Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on alternate Fridays at Prestwick Community Centre from 7.30pm. For details of club activities and nets, visit gm0ayr.org Derek, MM0OVD, 0742 899 4614. Caithness Amateur Radio Society has club nets at 2pm on Wednesday and Saturday on 3.740MHz. There are club meetings on Thursdays in the Skirza Clubhouse, near John […]