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Tonight@8 back with brilliant autumn line-up
The Tonight@8 autumn programme kicks off Monday, 1 September 2025 with a fascinating presentation from Kristen McIntyre, K6WX. During the 45-minute session, Kristen explains Maxwell’s Equations in a visual and relatable way that aims to leave viewers with an understanding of a topic that can often feel impenetrable. Maxwell’s Equations are essential for radio amateurs […]
RSGB Convention after-dinner speaker confirmed
Hans Summers, G0UPL from QRP Labs has been confirmed by the RSGB as the after-dinner speaker at its Convention in October 2025. Following the gala dinner, Hans will be sharing the emotions he experienced during the nine months he spent adding SSB to the QMX transceiver. Tickets for the gala dinner, along with those for […]
Also in this weeks GB2RS…
The RSGB Examination Standards Committee is pleased to announce the publication of an updated version of the Direct to Full syllabus. The significant changes from the previous version are the moving of some points between Section One on Licensing and Section Two on Operating. These changes bring the Direct to Full syllabus into line with […]
Rallies and Events News – 24 August 2025
Today, the 24 August, the Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society Rally is taking place at Heron’s Lodge Guide Activity Centre, Bradwell Road, Loughton Lodge, Milton Keynes. Free on-site parking, catering and disabled facilities are available. The entrance fee is £3. The doors open to the public from 9am. For more information visit mkars.org.uk/mkrally The Torbay […]
Special Events News – 24 August 2025
In memory of Maximilian Kolbe, special callsign 4A2MAX is active until the 31 August. Kolbe is venerated by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of amateur radio operators. Activity will be on the 80 to 6m bands using CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, QRZ.com or via EA5GL. […]
DX News – 24 August 2025
Aldir, PY1SAD is active as 8R1TM from Guyana until the 23 September. He is operating CW, SSB and digital modes on all bands and via satellite. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, QRZ.com, or directly to PY1SAD. Don, KW7R is active as V73KW from the Marshall Islands until September. He operates CW and FT8 on […]
