The Examination Team is pleased to announce that the new Direct to Full V2.0 Syllabus mock exam papers and the Data Reference Booklet (EX320) have now been published on the RSGB website.

Following recent issues on the RSGB phone system our service provider is applying a platform update on Thursday, 12 September 2024 We do not expect any significant disruption during the work, but callers may experience transient connection issues or dropped calls. If you find you can’t get through at any time on 12 September, please […]

The RSGB has 13 regions, each covered by a Regional Representative and a team of District Representatives. This volunteer team is an important link to clubs, and a potential source of support and information for individual radio amateurs. There are several vacancies in the Regional Team and this month we’re highlighting two regions. In Region […]

The RSGB 2024 Convention is just five weeks away and an exciting programme of presentations and practical activities is being prepared. The early bird price for day tickets ends on 15 September 2024. and this year there won’t be any extensions to that date! As well as three streams of presentations across the weekend, there […]

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Next Saturday, 14 September 2024, lots of amateur radio stations will be on the air to take part in the Churches and Chapels on the Air (CHOTA) event. It takes place from 10am to 4pm and operation will be focused on the 80, 40 and 20m bands. To see the list of churches and chapels […]

A number of changes have been made to the RSGB contest trophies process, for logistical and resource reasons. For example, instead of engraving each trophy, the winner will be presented with a quality certificate at the trophy presentations on Sunday morning at the RSGB Convention. For each award, a high-quality photograph will be taken of […]

Caister Lifeboat Radio Rally is taking place today, the 8 September, at Caister Lifeboat station, Caister on Sea, NR30 5DJ. The doors are open from 9am to 8pm and there is no admission fee. Sellers can gain access from 8am. For more information email Zane, M1BFI via m1bfi@outlook.com or phone 07711 214 790. The Broadcast […]

To celebrate Malaysia Day, special callsign 9M61S is active until the 16 September. Operators will be working on the HF bands using SSB, CW and digital modes. For more information see QRZ.com Special callsign DL250CDF is active until the 30 September to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of painter Caspar David Friedrich, an […]

Bob, ZL1RS is active as E51EME from Rarotonga, OC-013, in the South Cook Islands until the 15 September. He is focusing on operating FT8 on the 6m band, with 6m EME using Q65-60A as a secondary activity. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS and Logbook of the World. See QRZ.com for more information and updates. Bernard, […]

Last week was underlined by continued high solar flux indices and excellent 10m band propagation to CY9C on Saint Paul Island near Newfoundland. The DXpedition, which has now ended, was often at S9+ on 28MHz up to two hours after sunset. This may be a sign that better autumnal HF conditions are just around the […]

Meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place every other Tuesday starting at 8pm at the Bainbridge Hall, Bolsover, S44 6PX. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, the 17 September. Further information and reminders for meetings can be found on the Society’s Facebook page @bolsoverars Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club meets every […]

Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting from 7pm every Wednesday. On Thursday, there will be a net on 144.5625MHz FM from 7pm. David, G4TMZ, g6aj@outlook.com Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club will be meeting at the Village Hall, Stanley Crook on Thursday evening from 7.30pm. Please visit the Club’s website at barac.org.uk  for […]

Antrim and District Amateur Radio Society has 2m nets from 9pm on Tuesday and from 8pm on Saturday. adars.co.uk Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE from 7.30pm. The next meeting on Tuesday 10 September will be the AGM. […]

On Thursday, Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is meeting for CW practice from 7pm. Following this, from 7.30pm, there will be a talk entitled ‘A simple battery voltmeter’. aars.org.uk 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 […]

A number of changes have been made to the RSGB contest trophies process, for logistical and resource reasons. Contest trophies will no longer move outside the RSGB ownership and storage, and the engraving of trophies is halted. At the RSGB Convention, you will be able to see a display of the trophies in a public […]

UPDATE – 16:25 03/09/2024 The issue with the RSGB phone system has now been resolved, and you may now make calls to us as normal. Thank you again for your patience during this incident. RSGB HQ is currently unable to make or receive external phone calls Our service provider is currently investigating the issue. In […]

The British Science Association has announced that applications for kick-start grants will open on 17 September 2024. The grants are provided to help schools in challenging circumstances to deliver events and activities as part of British Science Week. You can find out more on the British Science Week website. If you need some inspiration on […]

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