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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 , […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
RSGB members and non-members alike can read the report on this month’s World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) in our August 2026 publications. The report—written by WRTC Organising Committee member Keith Haynes, G3WRO—is available to members in RadCom, and to non-members in the Affiliated Clubs Newsletter via the RSGB app. This can be viewed online, on […]
Rallies and Events News – 26 July 2026
On Sunday 2 August, Part 1 of the 2026 British Amateur Television Club Convention 2026 will be held at Midland Air Museum, Rowley Road, Coventry CV3 4FR. The event will run from 10am to 4pm and include show-and-tell, test and fix-it and bring-and-buy elements. There will be comprehensive test facilities available for all bands from […]
Special Events News – 26 July 2026
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the German DX Foundation is active with special callsign DQ30GDXF until the end of the year. QSL via OQRS and Logbook of the World. For details of an award that is available for working the station visit tinyurl.com/gdxf2026 To celebrate his 50th anniversary in amateur radio, Nick, US8AR is active […]
DX News – 26 July 2026
Red, DL1BUG is active as TY5FR from Cotonou in West Africa until Tuesday 4 August. He is operating using CW and SSB on the 160 to 10m bands. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS, Logbook of the World or via Red’s home call. The CG2C Group is active on various bands and modes from Cap-aux- Meules, […]
Contest News – 26 July 2026
Today, 26 July, the UK Microwave Group High Band Contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 5.7 and 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The RSGB IOTA Contest started at 1200UTC on Saturday 25 July and ends at 1200UTC today, Sunday 26 July. Using CW and SSB […]
