GB2RS
Contest News – 22 March 2026
The British Amateur Radio Teledata Group HF RTTY Contest started at 0200UTC yesterday, 21 March, and runs until 0200UTC tomorrow, 23 March. Using RTTY on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report, serial number and time. On Tuesday, 24 March, the RSGB SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1930 […]
Propagation News – 22 March 2026
Last weekend’s Commonwealth Contest got off to a bad start, thanks to a Kp index of 6 that really affected the ionosphere. As a result, HF conditions were not good with the maximum useable frequency over a 3,000km path below 21MHz until 1700UTC. Luckily, things improved a little on Sunday but overall scores were down compared […]
New microwave capabilities for the NRC
Icom UK has equipped the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) with the IC-905 All-Mode Transceiver as part of its ongoing support for the RSGB and the amateur radio community. This latest addition ensures that volunteers and visitors at the prestigious Bletchley Park facility have access to the latest VHF, UHF and SHF technology. The IC-905 […]
Submit your British Science Week reports
British Science Week 2026 draws to a close on Sunday, 15 March 2026 and the RSGB is delighted to have seen so many clubs, societies, schools, youth groups and individuals taking part. This year’s British Science Week campaign has been the biggest for amateur radio yet. The Society would like to thank everyone who got […]
Exam availability over Easter
The RSGB remote invigilation team will be taking a break over the Easter weekend. You will not be able to book an exam from Friday, 3 to Monday, 6 April 2026. Exam bookings will resume as normal from Tuesday, 7 April 2026. Book your exam by going to the RSGB exams pages at rsgb.org/exams.
Also in GB2RS this week…
If you have not secured your spot on the RSGB members-only Direct Digital Synthesizer programming workshop, taking place in Blackpool on Saturday, 11 April 2026, now is the time. Booking closes on Wednesday, 18 March. Visit rsgb.org/practical-events.
