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RSGB appoints a new CW Champion
RSGB Board Director Mark Jones, G0MGX is delighted to announce that Laura Robertson, MM7BFL has agreed to take on the volunteer role of the RSGB CW Champion. Laura will head up the RSGB’s Morse-related activities and become an advocate for the use of CW. In her role Laura will also help the Society to take […]
Contest News – 6 July 2025
Today, the 6 July, the 3rd 144MHz Backpackers Contest runs from 1100 to 1500UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. RSGB VHF National Field Day started at 1400UTC on Saturday 5 July and ends at 1400UTC today, Sunday 6 July. Using all modes on the […]
Propagation News – 6 July 2025
It looks like the Space Weather Prediction Centre, which supplies the forecasts for NOAA, were overly cautious last week. Despite predicting geomagnetic disturbances, we had quite a calm week. The Kp index rose to 3.33 on a few occasions, but that was it. We ended up with settled geomagnetic conditions and a solar flux index […]
Royal Signals Museum discount entry for RSGB members
Remember that the RSGB has partnered with some fantastic museums to offer its members discounted entry in 2025. The Society recently added the Royal Signals Museum in Dorset to the list of museums offering reduced prices for RSGB members. The interactive museum is located within an active army camp and brings to life the vital […]
Watch 2024 Convention videos and book for 2025 event
Are you thinking about attending the RSGB Convention this year? Be inspired to book your place by watching two videos the RSGB has released from its 2024 Convention, which provide comprehensive updates on EMC and EMF. The first video is a presentation from members of the RSGB Electromagnetic Compatibility Committee (EMC). EMC Chair Dr John […]
A reminder about the RSGB Band Plans
The RSGB Band Plans for 2025 were published in the March 2025 issue of RadCom and are also available on the RSGB website in a variety of formats. The RSGB would like to remind all radio amateurs to consult the Band Plans before operating and to refer to the master files on the Society’s website. […]
