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Contest News – 15 December 2024
The UK Six Metre Group Winter Marathon started at 0000UTC on Sunday the 1 December and ends at 2359UTC on Friday 31 January 2025. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report and locator. The ARRL 10m Contest started at 0000UTC on Saturday 14 December, and ends at 2359UTC today, Sunday […]
Propagation News – 15 December 2024
We had another week with quiet geomagnetic conditions. Other than a three-hour period with a Kp of four on the 9 December, as of last Thursday when this report was being compiled it had been below three for the past seven days. Active region 3920 produced an impulsive M2.8 solar flare, peaking at 1006UTC on […]
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 […]
GB2RS News Script for 8 December 2024
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 8 December 2024 (MS Word document)
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 […]
