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RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB visited the RSGB National Radio Centre earlier this month. Steve was on site to deliver two awards to volunteers including the Norman Keith Adams prize and another for outstanding services to the Centre. The RSGB National Radio Centre Coordinator Martyn Baker, G0GMB is currently looking for friendly and enthusiastic […]
Sandringham School amateur radio club in Hertfordshire was invited to the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) headquarters in Wyboston Lakes on Wednesday 8 July. The prestigious event is taking part in East Anglia this week – the first time the event has been held in the UK. As part of the week-long activities, the pupils […]
The RSGB Youth Committee Chair, Chris Aitken, MM0WIC has announced that two new Youth Champions have joined the Committee. Angus Dare, M7NZM is the new Youth Champion for Cadets, while Katelyn How, M9KFH is the Youth Champion for Guides. Each has a good level of experience in leading in their respective fields and the Youth […]
Barford Norfolk Radio Rally is taking place today, 5 July at Barford Village Hall and Green, Barford, Norwich, NR9 4AB. The doors open at 9am for visitors. The event features trade stands, car boot sales, bring and buy, a charity raffle, repeater groups, catering and free car parking. Entry costs £3 per person but under 16s […]
Amateur radio operators across the USA, Canada and Mexico are activating a series of special callsigns to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Stations are active until 19 July from each of the cities hosting the tournament. Look out for activity on all bands and modes. For more information, visit wc2026ses.org Members of Swissair Radio Amateur […]
Franco, IZ5IUY is active as IL7/IZ5IUY from San Domino Island, EU-050, until 9 July. He is operating using SSB on the 40 to 6m bands, as well as on the 2m and 70cm bands. QSL via Franco’s home call is preferred. Pierre, VK3KTB is active as VY0ERC from the Eureka Amateur Radio Club station on Ellesmere […]
The GB3OO digital ATV repeater, located at Folkestone in Kent, is now fully operational. GB3OO has a 70cm input on 437MHz and a 23cm output on 1304MHz using an omnidirectional slotted waveguide antenna. A permanent web stream is available and all transmissions are recorded. The repeater is open for general user. Reception reports, particularly on […]
