Archive for February, 2026
Join the Regional Team
The RSGB has a number of Regional Team vacancies including District Representative positions in Hampshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, South Derbyshire and South Nottinghamshire, and also North Lincolnshire. This is an opportunity not only to support the work of the RSGB but to provide help and guidance for local radio amateurs and groups in your area. […]
School confirmed for ARISS contact
The RSGB is delighted to hear that Wick High School in Scotland is preparing for an ARISS contact later this year. The RSGB Youth Chair Chris Aitken, MM0WIC is the Computing teacher at the school and also runs the school’s amateur radio club, GM0WHS. Chris shared the news with the Society, which you can read […]
Rallies and Events News – 8 February 2026
The Red Rose Winter Rally, organised by West Manchester Radio Club, is taking place today, 8 February at Mather Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PJ. Exhibitors can set up from 8.15am and the doors open to visitors at 10am. A large car park, catering, bring-and-buy sale, improved disabled access and a seating area are available […]
Special Events News – 8 February 2026
To celebrate the Olympic Winter Games, special event station DD2026OWG is active until 1 March. QSL via Logbook of the World. For more information visit QRZ.com Six special event stations are active from Poland until 22 February to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city of Gdynia. Look for activity on the 160 to 6m bands, as […]
DX News – 8 February 2026
Aldir, PY1SAD is active as 8R1TM from Guyana until 23 February. He is operating CW, SSB and digital modes on the 160 to 6m bands and via satellite. Listen for activity between 2300UTC and 0300UTC during the week, and ‘full time’ during the weekends. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, QRZ.com or directly to […]
Contest News – 8 February 2026
Today, 8 February, the RSGB 432MHz Affiliated Societies Contest runs from 0900UTC to 1300UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Tuesday, 10 February, the RSGB 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900UTC to 1955UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal […]
