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Special Events News – 5 July 2026
Amateur radio operators across the USA, Canada and Mexico are activating a series of special callsigns to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Stations are active until 19 July from each of the cities hosting the tournament. Look out for activity on all bands and modes. For more information, visit wc2026ses.org Members of Swissair Radio Amateur […]
DX News – 5 July 2026
Franco, IZ5IUY is active as IL7/IZ5IUY from San Domino Island, EU-050, until 9 July. He is operating using SSB on the 40 to 6m bands, as well as on the 2m and 70cm bands. QSL via Franco’s home call is preferred. Pierre, VK3KTB is active as VY0ERC from the Eureka Amateur Radio Club station on Ellesmere […]
Contest News – 5 July 2026
RSGB VHF National Field Day and the RSGB VHF Fixed Station Contest started at 1400UTC yesterday, 4 July and run until 1400UTC today, 5 July. Using all modes on the 6m, 4m, 2m, 70cm and 23cm bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also today, the RSGB 3rd 144MHz Backpackers Contest runs from […]
Propagation News – 5 July 2026
Compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on 2 July, 2026 Last week we warned you about some large sunspots about to turn into view. It turns out that regions 4478 and 4479 were even bigger than we thought. The result was that the solar flux index climbed into the low 200s, but we also had […]
Don’t miss the WRTC award opportunities
The World Radiosport Team Championship is nearly here. A total of 50 teams from around the world will come to the UK to compete in the prestigious event, and you have an opportunity to work these special stations and apply for your award. The WRTC contest will be live on a dedicated online platform provided […]
New EMC workshop added to the RSGB Convention programme
If you want practical advice on identifying the source and mitigating the effects of Radio Frequency Interference, our ‘Finding RFI and minimising its impact‘ workshop is for you. Part tutorial, part hands-on workshop, the session is an opportunity for RSGB members to learn from RFI experts within the RSGB EMC Committee. Running on Friday 9 […]
