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Exam handout update for 5MHz
The Full and Direct-to-Full Exam Handouts, references EX309 and EX320, have been updated with immediate effect, so their 5MHz band plans now align with the main RSGB band plan which was updated in January 2026. The new editions can be found at rsgb.org/exam-forms. The changes highlight that caution must be exercised to avoid out-of-band operation as […]
8 June – Building a remote station by John Warburton, G4IRN
The presentation John, G4IRN moved to rural Shropshire in 2020, where conservation area restrictions led him to develop a fully remote HF contest and DX station. His presentation outlines the search for a suitable site and the key technical and operational lessons gained from several years of remote operation over internet and 4G links. About […]
British Science Week: what are your plans?
British Science Week starts on Friday, 6 March 2026, and finishes on Sunday, 15 March 2026. The annual event celebrates science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and is the perfect opportunity to share amateur radio with new audiences. A number of clubs are hosting events that are open to the public, ranging from a practical […]
Listen out for RSGB President operating as GB5CC
The RSGB President, Bob Beebe, GU4YOX, will be operating as GB5CC for this year’s Commonwealth Contest, which takes place on 14 to 15 March 2026. He will be doing so in memory of former RSGB President, Bob Whelan, G3PJT who sadly became a Silent Key at the end of last year. Bob Beebe looks forward […]
Extended summer opening hours at NRC
If you are planning a visit to the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) you will be pleased to hear—in line with Bletchley Park’s summer opening hours—that the NRC is now open for an extra hour and will close at 5pm each day. Remember, RSGB members can download a free entry voucher for Bletchley Park.
Make the most of the RSGB National Radio Centre’s extended summer opening hours
If you are planning a visit to the RSGB National Radio Centre, you’ll be pleased to hear that, in line with Bletchley Park’s summer opening hours, the Centre is now open for an extra hour and will close at 5pm each day. Remember that RSGB members can download a free entry voucher for Bletchley Park.
