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Contest News – 3 August 2025
The UK Six Metre Group Summer Marathon started on Saturday 3 May and ends today, the 3 August. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is your four-character locator. Today, the 3 August, the RSGB 432MHz Low Power Contest runs from 0800 to 1200UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange […]
Propagation News – 3 August 2025
Last week was very much a repeat performance of the week before. We had relatively calm geomagnetic conditions and few solar flares to contend with. The only flares were minor C-class events. The Kp index never got above 3 and the solar flux index was in the 140s to 150s. The F2-layer maximum usable frequency […]
GB2RS News Script for 27 July 2025
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RSGB confirms more speakers for its Convention in October
The RSGB has shared details of more presentations that you can enjoy at its Convention in October. If you’d like to broaden your technical knowledge, you’ll enjoy presentations by Bob Burns, G3OOU on ‘Getting the most from an oscilloscope’ and ‘Ladder crystal filter design’. As part of the Society’s focus on supporting modern amateur radio […]
Get involved with the RSGB LoRa high-altitude balloon challenge
National Coding Week takes place in the third week of September, and the RSGB is once again dedicating a whole month to amateur radio and coding activities. As part of the Society’s strategy to encourage practical skills development, it is inviting you to take part in its LoRa high-altitude balloon challenge. The project has been […]
The RSGB releases high-contrast logbook to improve accessibility
The RSGB is proud to announce the release of a new high-contrast logbook designed to support amateur radio operators with visual impairments or learning difficulties. Responding to feedback from members and accessibility advocates, the RSGB developed the logbook with wider spacing and a high-contrast black-and-yellow design to improve ease of use. This release reflects the […]
