Archive for July, 2025
Also is this weeks GB2RS…
When was the last time you revalidated your licence? Ofcom notes that whilst it is a requirement to revalidate your licence every five years, it is recommended to do it annually. Put a reminder in your diary to revalidate your licence soon, as Ofcom has stated that it intends to implement phases two and three […]
Rallies and Events News – 6 July 2025
Saffron Walden Radio Ham and CB Club Rally is taking place today, the 6 July, at Lovecotes Farm, Chickney Road, Henham Village, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6BH. Booking a table for today, costs £10 and you can arrive from 8am onwards. For more information email g8swr1.5@gmail.com Barford Norfolk Radio Rally is taking place today, the 6 […]
Tonight@8 continues with UK Bunkers on the Air
The next episode in the Tonight@8 series is on Monday 7 July. During the webinar Tony Hodge, M0TNI and Jason Dale, 2E0JIV will discuss their journey into amateur radio, what they enjoy about it and how they got involved in UK Bunkers on the Air. UKBOTA is a programme and awards scheme that encourages radio […]
Special Events News – 6 July 2025
Special callsign GB70RS is in use to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the RSGB’s weekly news service GB2RS which has been running continuously since the 25 September 1955. A team of amateurs is using the callsign on a variety of bands and modes. QSL via the Bureau, Logbook of the World and eQSL. For more […]
DX News – 6 July 2025
Don, KW7R is active as V73KW from the Marshall Islands. He is there on a work assignment until September 2025. In his spare time, he operates CW and FT8 on various bands. QSL via Logbook of the World. George, VU2DGR is active as AT44I from Bharati Research Station. He is a member of the 44th […]
Get involved with the GR2HQ challenge
The IARU HF Championship contest begins in less than a week and the RSGB Contest Committee is encouraging both individuals and clubs to get involved. During the contest, Headquarter Stations represent their countries, with the RSGB’s station GR2HQ being run by a network of about a dozen stations around the UK and islands. Get involved […]
