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DX News – 16 November 2025
Maurizio, IK2GZU is active as 5H3MB from Tanzania until 20 November. He is operating using CW, digital modes and SSB on the 80 to 10m bands. QSL via OQRS, Logbook of the World, eQSL, or directly to IK2GZU. Stan, LZ1GC is active as ZL7/LZ1GC from the Chatham Islands, OC-038, until 20 November. He is operating CW, […]
Contest News – 16 November 2025
Tomorrow, 17 November, 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, 18 November, the RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on 1.3GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal […]
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 […]
