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Contest News – 13 July 2025
The IARU HF Championship started at 1200UTC on Saturday 12 and ends at 1200UTC today, Sunday 13 July. Using CW and SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and ITU Zone. The UK is in Zone 27. The GR2HQ Challenge also started at 1200UTC on Saturday […]
Propagation News – 13 July 2025
Last week was characterised by settled geomagnetic conditions, but a relatively low solar flux index. The Kp index hit 5.33 on the 6 and 7 July but was otherwise around 1 or 2 for the rest of the week. These settled conditions were helpful to HF propagation, although the maximum usable frequency over a 3,000km […]
Speakers announced for the RSGB Convention in October
As well as releasing details of the Keynote Speaker, we have published a teaser of the Convention programme. This includes presentations by: Neil Smith, G4DBN who will share his experience of taking complex ideas and turning them into stories that connect with wider audiences. Many of you will be familiar with Neil from the popular […]
GB2RS News Script for 6 July 2025
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 6 July 2025 (MS Word document)
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When was the last time you revalidated your licence? Ofcom notes that whilst it is a requirement to revalidate your licence every five years, it is recommended to do it annually. Put a reminder in your diary to revalidate your licence soon, as Ofcom has stated that it intends to implement phases two and three […]
Rallies and Events News – 6 July 2025
Saffron Walden Radio Ham and CB Club Rally is taking place today, the 6 July, at Lovecotes Farm, Chickney Road, Henham Village, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6BH. Booking a table for today, costs £10 and you can arrive from 8am onwards. For more information email g8swr1.5@gmail.com Barford Norfolk Radio Rally is taking place today, the 6 […]
