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Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB has launched some new web pages demonstrating how amateur radio aligns with the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) curriculum. Whichever part of the hobby you enjoy, you’re bound to be using skills relating to STEM every day. And what better way to encourage people into STEM-related study or careers than getting them […]
Rallies and Events News – 16 August 2026
Today, 16 August, the North Wales Amateur Radio Group Rally and Tabletop Sale takes place at the Bryn Cadno Community Centre, Upper Colwyn Bay. The doors open at 10am and the entry fee is £3. Light refreshments will be available. Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society Radio Rally is also today, 16 August at Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby, […]
Special Events News – 16 August 2026
Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club has its annual field weekend on Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd of August in a field off Hook Street, Berkeley GL13 9TH. All are welcome to visit or catch us on the air, club call sign GX4ABC. For further details, contact the Secretary via email at […]
DX News – 16 August 2026
Special event station EN35UKR is active until 30 August to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. QSL via LoTW or via UT2UCN. Curtis, MW0USK and Kevin, MW9KJC are operating GB64MOD, a special event station that “celebrates the spirit of the Mod movement through amateur radio”. It is active until 31 August. Find out more at […]
Contest News – 16 August 2026
Tomorrow, 17 August, the RSGB FT4 Series Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT4 on the 80m to 10m bands where contests are permitteds, the exchange is your report. On Tuesday, 18 August, the RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on 1.3GHz, the exchange is signal report, serial […]
Propagation News – 16 August 2026
Compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on 13 August, 2026 The 2026 solar eclipse is done and dusted, so we can get back to normal HF propagation predictions. The Solar Flux Index dropped below 100 this week, which is more symbolic than anything. But it shows where we are heading as Solar Cycle 25 drops […]
