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. On Thursday from 8pm, there is a net on GB7KT. More details are available at arac.org.uk Contact: Mal, G8FHI mal.g8fhi@btinternet.com arac.org.uk Banbury Amateur Radio Society has a net on 144.5125MHz […]
Each RSGB Board Director has a liaison role between the Board and specific aspects of the Society’s work. This focuses very much on the work done by RSGB volunteers in committees, groups and teams as well as by the Honorary Officers and Champions. In a role swap that has been planned for some time, Ben […]
On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by a net on 144.260MHz USB at 10.30am and a net via the GB3DN repeater at 11am. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, there is a net via GB3DN from 11am. There is a DMR net on Tuesdays at 8pm. […]
This year, International Women in Engineering Day takes place on 23 June. It is a celebration of the amazing work of women engineers across the globe. People who have an interest in amateur radio often work in careers related to Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). STEM subjects can be an effective way for the […]
Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club meets on Wednesdays from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend, CF32 9DY. The Club is an approved RSGB Examination Centre for those wishing to study and take their amateur radio exams. More details can be found on the Club’s Facebook page. Contact: Rob, GW0RVR, 01656 338 449, […]
UPDATE 14:40 04/06/2026 The GB2RS newsreaders NoV application system is now back online. Online applications for the remaining affected NoVs will be available again shortly. UPDATE 16:15 02/06/2026 The 146MHz to 147MHz NoV application system is now back online. Online applications for the remaining affected NoVs will be available again shortly UPDATE 15:50 26/05/2026 The […]
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In the USA the FCC has authorized AST-SpaceMobile to launch its full constellation of 248 large satellites that includes 430-440MHz for emergency telemetry and control when not over the United States. This is despite there being no such frequency allocation. However, the FCC permitted the use of the frequencies using Article 4.4 of the ITU […]
RSGB club insurance, and beacon and repeater insurance, have now been renewed for the year from 30 April 2026 to April 2027. Club insurance certificates can be downloaded at rsgb.org/repeaterinsurance. You will need to log in to obtain your certificate. Beacon and repeater insurance certificates are available for an admin fee of £15 from the RSGB […]
Today, 3 May, the Broadcast Engineering Museum has an open day from 11am. The museum is located at 41 Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 5XS and is home to one of the largest collections of historic broadcasting equipment in the world. For more information, visit becg.org.uk/events Thorpe Camp Hamfest is also taking […]
