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RSGB Operating Advisory Service
The RSGB Operating Advisory Service (OAS) provides advice to members on dealing with situations that are not within the spirit of amateur radio. From time to time this activity goes beyond what is classed as acceptable behaviour and requires action to be taken. In these circumstances the OAS recommends reporting the matter directly to Ofcom […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB has submitted responses to a pair of Ofcom consultations. The first considered a series of licence exemption updates, including arrangements for some visiting radio amateurs to the UK. The second concerned filing procedures for the growing number and variety of satellites. Both replies were developed by the RSGB Spectrum Forum, drawing on its […]
Rallies and Events News – 15 June 2025
The East Suffolk Wireless Revival, also known as ‘The Ipswich Radio Rally’, is taking place today, the 15 June, at Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton, IP10 0PW. The doors open at 9.30am and the entry fee for visitors is £3. The venue has free car parking. Visitors can enjoy trade stands, a car-boot sale, […]
Special Events News – 15 June 2025
Special callsign HS30DXA is active until the 21 June to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Thailand DX Association. Look for activity on all HF bands and the amateur radio satellites. QSL via HS6MYW. The Amateur Radio Society of India, VU2ZH is celebrating the centenary of the International Amateur Radio Union by activating special callsign […]
DX News – 15 June 2025
Gerry, G3WIP is active as VP8DPD from Port Stanley, in the Falkland Islands, until the 12 July. Recently, the station was spotted on the HF bands using FT8. QSL via EA5GL and Logbook of the World. Don, KW7R is active as V73KW from the Marshall Islands. He is there on a work assignment until September […]
Contest News – 15 June 2025
Today, the 15 June, the RSGB 2nd 144MHz Backpackers Contest runs from 0900 to 1300UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also today, the 15 June, the Practical Wireless 2m QRP Contest runs from 0900 to 1600UTC. Using AM, FM, SSB and CW on the […]
