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Old RSGB QSL Bureau address: final notice
The RSGB QSL Bureau has issued a final notice to those still using the old QSL Bureau address. A new system was introduced in January 2026 and users of the Bureau were advised that all outgoing QSL cards now need to be sent to: RSGB QSL Bureau PO Box 73 20 St. Loyes Street Bedford […]
Volunteers wanted for Intruder Watch team
The RSGB Monitoring System—more popularly known as Intruder Watch—is a service that monitors the primary amateur service allocations. The team reports any unauthorised transmissions to the IARU Intruder Watch team and, where appropriate, Ofcom. The RSGB Intruder Watch Coordinator Ian Suart, GM4AUP is looking for volunteers to assist the team with this important service. You […]
Join us to mark BBC Radio 4 198kHz longwave closedown
The RSGB, together with the BBC Amateur Radio Group, will be marking the closure of BBC Radio 4’s longwave service on 198kHz. The longwave transmitting stations at Droitwich in Worcestershire, Westerglen near Stirling in Scotland, and Burghead—overlooking the Moray Firth and also in Scotland—will all be closed down on Saturday, 27 June 2026. The special […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Ham Radio 2026 takes place in Friedrichshafen next week from 26 to 28 June 2026. For the first time ever, the event will bring together amateur radio and astronomy in a single platform as the Astro trade fair will take place alongside the ham radio exhibition. The opening event provides information on current developments in […]
Rallies and Events News – 21 June 2026
Today, the 21 June, the East Suffolk Wireless Revival, also known as the Ipswich Radio Rally, will be held at Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton IP10 0PW. The doors open at 9.30am and the entry fee for visitors is £3. More details are available at eswr.org.uk On Sunday 28 June, the Cornish Radio Amateur […]
Special Events News – 21 June 2026
Herts and Essex Amateur Radio Society will be active with the callsign GB0MHF during International Museums on the Air on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June. Operators at Much Hadham Forge will be waiting to take your call on 40m SSB and 2m FM. See QRZ.com for more information. Special callsign YR100RC is on the […]
