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Propagation News – 18 January 2026
The Solar Flux Index increased a little last week but was never exceptional. We started at 111 on 11 January and ended at 127 on 15 January – hardly much to get excited about. 11 January also marked the most geomagnetically disturbed day of the week, with the Kp index hitting 5.33. Luckily, the rest of […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB is seeking to appoint a new Advertising Agent to take over from the current contractor upon their retirement. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the UK’s national amateur radio society and manage advertising sales across a diverse portfolio of respected publications and digital platforms. If you are a contractor or agency […]
GB2RS News Script for 11 January 2026
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 11 January 2026 (MS Word document)
Give back to the amateur radio community in 2026
Have you set your goals for 2026 yet? How about using your knowledge and expertise to make a difference to the amateur radio community this year. The RSGB has two Elected Board Director vacancies that are available for nominations in this year’s elections. The Society is looking for applications from members with leadership skills and […]
Tonight@8: Dipole Basics
The first RSGB Tonight@8 webinar of 2026 is a fascinating presentation for all radio amateurs, regardless of how long you have been licensed. On Monday 12 January 2026, Steve Stearns, K6OIK presents Dipole Basics, explaining the basic characteristics of dipoles for transmitting and receiving. Having a proper understanding of dipole properties and characteristics is essential […]
RSGB Lecture Coordinator wanted
Each year the RSGB delivers over 60 lectures, including around 50 at the RSGB Convention, and a further 11 presented through its popular live-streamed Tonight@8 webinar series. These presentations cover a rich variety of amateur radio topics, cater to every level of experience, and attract audiences from across the world. The Society is seeking a […]
