Archive for August, 2026

Ofcom and RSGB Schedule of Terms

| August 7, 2026

Ofcom and the RSGB have formally signed the Schedule of Terms under which the RSGB provides the amateur radio licence examinations currently and in the future. The main changes from the original relate to the confidentiality of examination questions and the replacement of the Examinations Audit Committee with ‘independent’ voting members of the Examinations Standards […]

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News for England South West – 9 August 2026

| August 7, 2026

Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am on Sundays, 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 […]

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News for Wales – 9 August 2026

| August 7, 2026

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,  […]

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RSGB Board announces updated contest entry policy

| August 7, 2026

The RSGB recognises and acknowledges that members may hold differing personal views regarding international events. Following a review, consultation and careful consideration, the Board has concluded that eligibility to participate in RSGB contests should be open to all appropriately licensed radio amateurs, regardless of nationality or location. Entry will be subject only to the legal […]

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YOTA Austria 2026 – sketches by Milo, M9ILO

| August 5, 2026
YOTA Austria 2026 – sketches by Milo, M9ILO

Milo, M9ILO very kindly sent us these sketches, which he did whilst away at the YOTA Summer Camp in Wagrain, Austria. Thanks to Milo for sharing these with us.

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Graham Furlonger, M0KTY – 29 July 2026 

| August 4, 2026
Graham Furlonger, M0KTY – 29 July 2026 

It is with a very heavy heart, that I break the sad news of the passing of my great friend and radio mentor, Graham Furlonger, M0KTY on 29 July 2026. He was a member of RSGB and local clubs near his home address, with such enthusiasm for radio and electronics, among many other interests , […]

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