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Propagation News – 16 November 2025
Last week saw one of the most dramatic auroral events of this cycle. Three X-class solar flares, which sparked coronal mass ejections, joined together to give us a peak Kp index of 8.67, with a solar wind speed in excess of 950 kilometres per second. The result was extensive visible aurora in the US and […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB VHF Contest Committee is currently planning the rules for the 2026 VHF contests. Following some discussion at the RSGB Convention, the committee members have some questions on which they would appreciate feedback from contestants. The survey closes at 11.59pm on Sunday, 23 November 2025, and you can find it at tinyurl.com/vhfsurvey. December is […]
RSGB launches 2026 Construction Competition
Whether you have only recently soldered your first wire in a kit build or you have experience in designing an advanced software or systems engineering project, the RSGB Construction Competition is for you! As part of the RSGB’s strategic growth priority, it wants to inspire people from different communities to find out more about amateur […]
RSGB exam shutdown over the festive season
If you are thinking of taking an amateur radio exam before Christmas, be aware that the last date you can take an online exam—either at a club or at home—is Monday, 22 December 2025. The RSGB Exams Team will, where possible, post out exam results before HQ shuts over Christmas and New Year. Exams will […]
GB2RS News Script for 9 November 2025
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 9 November 2025 (MS Word document)
New volunteer Brickworks Champion appointed
RSGB Board Director, Ben Lloyd, GW4BML is delighted to announce Derek Hughes, G7LFC as the new volunteer RSGB Brickworks Champion. The Brickworks scheme consists of 23 tasks that give an insight into different aspects of amateur radio. Derek brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role, having previously been involved in the development […]
