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IT Helpdesk back to normal status

| December 8, 2021

The RSGB IT Helpdesk is now back to normal status after a very busy period over the last three weeks We apologize for the long response times that some users have experienced during this time. We are aware that some ongoing cases are still awaiting resolution, and are now working on the last batch of […]

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Tonight @ 8 streamed live – Amateur TV

| December 6, 2021

This evening’s Tonight @ 8 featured Noel Matthews, G8GTZ presenting the latest developments in the ever-evolving world of amateur TV. Noel’s talk gives an overview of ATV activity in the UK and, in particular, how the use of reduced bandwidth signals has enabled ATV QSOs on the lower VHF bands. If you missed Noel’s talk […]

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New web-based RSGB EMF calculator

| December 3, 2021

We are pleased to launch our new version of the RSGB EMF calculator v11d which is now available in a new browser-based version as well as the spreadsheet version. You can find both versions on our website The web browser version does not require you to have Excel or another spreadsheet on your computer. This […]

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Sign /2ZE to mark Transatlantic Centenary

| December 3, 2021

This month marks the centenary of the first amateur radio signals crossing the Atlantic. Signals from the USA were received by Paul Godley, 2ZE, at a specially prepared receiving setup at Ardrossan in Scotland. From 1 to 26 December 2021, all UK and Crown Dependency licensees may add the suffix /2ZE to their amateur call […]

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Centenary stations in ARRL 160m Contest

| December 3, 2021

The annual ARRL 160m Contest begins at 2200UTC on Friday, 3 December 2021 and ends at 1559UTC on Sunday, the 5th. This 42 hour CW-only contest is the most similar to the original transatlantic tests. The RSGB is planning to activate special call signs to commemorate the centenary of the tests. Stations from the UK […]

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Still time left to support YOTA Month 2021

| December 3, 2021

It’s not too late to support December YOTA Month 2021. The RSGB has been granted the call sign GB21YOTA, for allocation to youngsters to operate throughout December 2021. To see what operating slots are still available please look up GB21YOTA on QRZ.com. This Sunday, 5 December 2021, the station will be operated by GM1DSK; and […]

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