GB2RS
DX News – 12 July 2026
Emil, DL8JJ is active as OX/DL8JJ/P from Greenland until Tuesday, 14 July. He is operating CW from the main island, NA-018, as well as from Tasiilaq, NA-151. Aldir, PY1SAD is active as 8R1TM from Guyana until Sunday, 26 July. He operates using CW, digital modes and SSB on the 160 to 6m bands as well as […]
Contest News – 12 July 2026
Today, 12 July, the UK Microwave Group 24, 47 and 76GHz Contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 24 to 76GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The GR2HQ Challenge and IARU HF Championship started at 1200UTC yesterday, 11 July and ends at 1200UTC today, 12 July. Using CW […]
Propagation News – 12 July 2026
Compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on 9 July, 2026. We have had another week of mixed HF propagation. We started with a Kp index of 6.33 on Saturday, 4 July which was caused by a coronal mass ejection (CME). This caused a strong G3 geomagnetic storm and auroral conditions. A check on the bands […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB Youth Committee Chair, Chris Aitken, MM0WIC has announced that two new Youth Champions have joined the Committee. Angus Dare, M7NZM is the new Youth Champion for Cadets, while Katelyn How, M9KFH is the Youth Champion for Guides. Each has a good level of experience in leading in their respective fields and the Youth […]
Rallies and Events News – 5 July 2026
Barford Norfolk Radio Rally is taking place today, 5 July at Barford Village Hall and Green, Barford, Norwich, NR9 4AB. The doors open at 9am for visitors. The event features trade stands, car boot sales, bring and buy, a charity raffle, repeater groups, catering and free car parking. Entry costs £3 per person but under 16s […]
GB2RS News Script for 5 July 2026
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