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Contest News – 25 August 2024
The World Wide Digi DX Contest started at 1200UTC on Saturday 24 August and runs until 1200UTC today, Sunday 25 August. Using FT4 and FT8 on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your four-character locator. Today, the 25 August, the UK Microwave group 5.7 and 10GHz Contest runs from […]
Propagation News – 25 August 2024
We had yet another week with a high solar flux and relatively calm geomagnetic conditions. The solar flux index ended up at 239 on Thursday 22 August, while the Kp index has been below 4 since Sunday 18 August. There are currently 11 active sunspot regions on the Sun’s surface and there is a 20% […]
GB2RS News Script for 18 August 2024
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 18 August 2024 (MS Word document)
RSGB 2023 Convention chat video released
The RSGB Convention is just eight weeks away and the programme is shaping up to be a fantastic mix of interesting presentations for every radio amateur, regardless of experience. There will also be practical sessions and time to chat to representatives from RSGB committees and groups. For a reminder of the wide range of RSGB […]
New exams documents published
The RSGB exams teams are pleased to release the exam reference documents for Syllabus 1.6 at Foundation, Intermediate and Full levels. You can find them on the Exam Forms page of the website. If you are taking an exam before 1 September 2024, please make sure you use the previous versions which will remain on the […]
Ofcom licence revalidation video
Ofcom has released a new step-by-step video on its YouTube channel to assist radio amateurs in the process of revalidating a UK amateur radio licence using the online licensing portal. Ofcom does note that whilst it is a requirement to revalidate your licence every five years, it is recommended to do it annually. Make sure […]
