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Contest News – 24 November 2024
The CQ World Wide DX CW Contest started at 0000UTC on Saturday 23 November and ends at 2359UTC today, Sunday 24 November. Using CW on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and CQ Zone. The UK is in Zone 14. On Tuesday 26 November, the RSGB SHF […]
Propagation News – 24 November 2024
We’ve had yet another week of relatively calm geomagnetic conditions. The solar flux index has been in the 160s and despite having 14 M-class solar flares over seven days, we haven’t had any coronal mass ejections to contend with. As a result, the daytime maximum usable frequency, or MUF, over a 3,000km path has been […]
RSGB launches practical events web section
The RSGB is keen to promote practical events for radio amateurs as a way of developing their skills and retaining their interest in amateur radio. The Society has also demonstrated that buildathons are a great way of engaging new audiences, giving people a taste of amateur radio in a fun and supportive environment. As part […]
IARU Region 1 awards update
The RSGB Awards Manager has announced that, with the support of the Board, he has added new categories of achievement to the IARU Region 1 Award. These include WARC bands only, 10MHz only, 18MHz only and 24MHz only. The standard IARU Region 1 Award check spreadsheet should continue to be used for these categories. However, […]
Get involved with Youngsters on the Air Month
With just two weeks to go until Youngsters on the Air Month (YOTA), operating slots for GB24YOTA are fast filling up. The special call sign will be active throughout December and is a fantastic opportunity to get youngsters active on the amateur bands. Whether you are part of a school, university, youth group, a club […]
GB2RS News Script for 17 November 2024
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 17 November 2024 (MS Word document)
