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Get involved with the RSGB LoRa high-altitude balloon challenge
National Coding Week takes place in the third week of September, and the RSGB is once again dedicating a whole month to amateur radio and coding activities. As part of the Society’s strategy to encourage practical skills development, it is inviting you to take part in its LoRa high-altitude balloon challenge. The project has been […]
The RSGB releases high-contrast logbook to improve accessibility
The RSGB is proud to announce the release of a new high-contrast logbook designed to support amateur radio operators with visual impairments or learning difficulties. Responding to feedback from members and accessibility advocates, the RSGB developed the logbook with wider spacing and a high-contrast black-and-yellow design to improve ease of use. This release reflects the […]
Also in this weeks GB2RS…
Since the launch of its DMR project in May, the RSGB Outreach team is delighted that four schools and one homeschool have signed up. The project aims to help young people get on the air and build their confidence in making QSOs. Each of the successful applicants will be loaned a TYT DMR handheld radio […]
Rallies and Events News – 27 July 2025
Wiltshire Radio Rally is taking place today, Sunday 27 July, at Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Road, Kington Langley, SN15 5NJ. The doors open for traders at 7am and 9am for visitors. Refreshments are available on site. You can find out more by visiting the club website Part 1 of the BATC Convention for Amateur […]
Special Events News – 27 July 2025
Special callsign 5P0TA will operate from Bornholm Island, EU-030, from the 31 July to the 3 August in connection with this year’s European Ham Radio Show meet-up event. Both presenters and viewers of The European Ham Radio Show on YouTube will gather with the goal of activating all of the POTA parks on Bornholm Island […]
DX News – 27 July 2025
Today, the 27 July, is your last chance to catch the IP1X team which is active from Gallinara Island, EU-083. The team is using CW and SSB on the 80 to 10m bands. QSL via OQRS, via the Bureau or directly to IU1JCZ. More information is available at QRZ.com Red, DL1BUG is active as TY5FR […]
