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Rallies and Events News – 18 January 2026
On Sunday, 25 January the Lincoln Short Wave Club Winter Radio Rally will be held at Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3HT. This is an indoor event with ample free parking. The doors will be open from 10am and admission is £3. Tables cost £10. To book tables, or for more information, contact Steve, […]
Special Events News – 18 January 2026
The Royal Association of Radio Amateurs in Morocco is active as CN35CAN during the 35th Africa Cup of Nations. The competition sees African national football teams compete against each other every two years. Recently, the station was worked on the 20m band using SSB. For more information visit QRZ.com The Straight Key Century Club’s Straight […]
Regions 6 and 7 launch 40m challenge
RSGB Regional Representatives in North and South Wales have launched a new challenge for this year. The 40 Metre Challenge encourages radio amateurs to make as many QSOs as possible on the 40m band between 1 and 28 February 2026. The event has six categories to enter, and is open to individual RSGB members living […]
Youth Activities and Engagement Champion wanted
Have you got ideas for activities that will inspire and engage young Foundation licence holders? The RSGB is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to become its volunteer Youth Activities and Engagement Champion. The role will take the lead on youth-focused activities and help in promoting and supporting events such as YOTA Month and […]
DX News – 18 January 2025
Jonathan, W5GI is active as VP2V/W5GI from Anegada in the British Virgin Islands, NA-023, until Tuesday, 20 January. He operates SSB and FT8 on the 40 to 10m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World. Andre, ON7YK is active as C5YK from The Gambia until Sunday, 25 January. He operates using SSB, digital modes and […]
Contest News – 18 January 2026
Tomorrow, 19 January, the RSGB FT4 Series Contest runs from 2000 to 2200UTC. Using FT4 on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your report. On Tuesday, 20 January, the RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 23cm band, the exchange is signal […]
