Archive for November, 2025

Get involved with the Meteor Beacon Project

| November 21, 2025

Did you see the Meteor Beacon Project presentation by Brian Coleman, G4NNS at the RSGB Convention or on the Convention livestream? Would you like to explore the science that the project supports and be involved in the technical research and activities? Brian is creating a small group to contribute to the ongoing development of the […]

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Help shape the rules for HF contests in 2026

| November 21, 2025

Sunday 23 November is the last day to give the RSGB HF Contest Committee your comments to help shape the rules for HF contests in 2026. The online survey includes questions on ‘Self-Spotting’ and ‘Slow speed CW’. You can find the survey online.

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QSL sub-managers update

| November 21, 2025

Following the Ofcom changes to the 2x and M8/M9 call sign series, the RSGB is updating its guidance to members. RSGB members with M8 or M9 call signs who wish to receive QSL cards via the RSGB Bureau should send envelopes to the same QSL sub-manager who handles the corresponding 2x call sign series. The […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| November 21, 2025

Did you see the Meteor Beacon Project presentation by Brian Coleman, G4NNS at the RSGB Convention or on the Convention livestream? Would you like to explore the science that the project supports and be involved in the technical research and activities? Brian is creating a small group to contribute to the ongoing development of the […]

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Rallies and Events News – 23 November 2025

| November 21, 2025

On Sunday, 30 November, Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur’s Club Rally is taking place at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, County Durham. Traders, catering, ample parking and disabled facilities will be available. For more information and downloadable trader forms, visit barac.org.uk Mid Devon Amateur Radio and Electronics Fair 2025 will be held on 7 December at Winkleigh Sports and […]

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Special Events News – 23 November 2025

| November 21, 2025

Special event station GB130WRD is active until 30 November to mark the 130th anniversary of the discovery of X-rays. Recently, the station was spotted using FT8 on the 40m band. QSL directly to M0KZT. See QRZ.com  for more information. Special callsign GB70RS is in use to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the RSGB’s weekly news service […]

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