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Contest News – 24 August 2025
Today, the 24 August, the UK Microwave Group 5.7 and 10GHz Contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC. Using all modes on 5.7 and 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Tuesday 26 August, the RSGB SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1830 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on 2.3 to […]
Propagation News – 24 August 2025
Last week was relatively good from an HF propagation standpoint, with only a few periods with an elevated Kp index thanks to a high-speed solar wind stream from a coronal hole. The Kp index hit 4.67 on the 19 August and 4 again on the 20 August due to the solar wind hitting earth at […]
GB2RS News Script for 17 August 2025
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 17 August 2025 (MS Word document)
Read daily updates from the RSGB YOTA summer camp team
The Youngsters on the Air 2025 summer camp begins Monday 18 August and the RSGB is sending a team of four young members to take part. YOTA camps are an amazing opportunity for young people to operate the latest amateur radio equipment, take part in construction activities and make international friendships. The Society will be […]
Women in amateur radio panel at RSGB Convention in October
The list of confirmed speakers for the RSGB Convention in October continues to grow, with a further round of names released. If you haven’t already purchased your tickets, be sure to book online now to secure your place and watch Dan McGraw, M0WUT explain PCB design for low-voltage switched-mode power supplies. You’ll also be able […]
RSGB Awards Manager announces a new awards series
The RSGB Awards Manager has introduced a new awards series for amateur radio contacts with stations across all UK country and crown dependency prefixes. The Worked All UK and Crown Dependency Prefixes Award offers several different sub-sets with the rules varying slightly for each. The idea for the award was put forward as a way […]
