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Special call sign GB24YOTA activity this week
Youngsters on the Air Month is now halfway through, with plenty more operators left to host GB24YOTA. There is still time to work the RSGB National Radio Centre’s GB3RS station which is hosting the call sign for the duration of today, Sunday 15 December. On Wednesday 18 December, the Simon Langton Boys School in Canterbury […]
RadCom January 2025, Vol. 101, No. 1
Raspberry Pi Pico W: web page control and monitoring for a fiver To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Airband News, David Smith 45 Antennas, Steve Ireland, VK6VZ/G3ZZD and Kevin Smith, VK6LW/VK6T/ex-G4EHF 18 ATV, Dave Crump, G8GKQ 16 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 73 Contesting, Rich Brokenshaw, M5RIC 54 […]
GB24YOTA hosted by many groups
The RSGB would like to congratulate everyone who operated GB24YOTA last week. There was some brilliant activity on the air, including Wick High School Radio Club who had 12 student operators involved and inspired some to take their Foundation licence. If you missed talking to the group, you’ve got another chance to make a QSO […]
New edition of RadCom Basics now out
The November 2024 issue of RadCom Basics is now available for members to read. The publication is aimed at new licensees or anyone who enjoys reading about the fundamental principles behind the many facets of amateur radio. This issue includes part one of how to get on 40m with a small suburban garden, as well […]
Take part in RSGB Construction Competition
During November, the RSGB used its Photo Friday feature on social media to highlight construction and practical skills. Photos included everything from Construction Clubs for newcomers to ground satellite repairs at university clubs. If these have left you feeling inspired and wanting to get creative, why not submit an entry to the Society’s 2025 Construction […]
Join the final 2024 Tonight @ 8 live webinar
The final RSGB Tonight@8 webinar of 2024 is being broadcast on Monday, 2 December. Join Tim Hier, G5TM for a talk on the various HF antennas available for portable operating. He’ll also discuss how to use very basic modelling software to ascertain the choices you have at your disposal. Tim will look at topics ranging […]
