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VHF and HF contest trophies presentation photos
The main VHF and HF contest trophy presentations were held at the RSGB 2025 Convention on Sunday, 12 October. A list of the winners and photos from the presentation can now be seen on the RSGB website. During the presentation the prestigious ROTAB Trophy was awarded to John Warburton, G4IRN for outstanding and consistent DX […]
RSGB QSL Bureau: a service update
Following the well-deserved retirement of QSL Bureau Manager Richard Constantine, G3UGF, the RSGB Board is making arrangements to ensure the continued smooth operation of the QSL Bureau service. Members should continue to send outgoing QSL cards to PO Box 5, Halifax, as usual. Similarly, incoming cards will continue to be distributed by your existing sub-manager, […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Following Ofcom’s recent implementation of Phases 2 and 3 of the amateur radio licence review, it has updated its main guidance document. Please ensure you use the October 2025 edition so that you are using the latest information. Ofcom has also clarified that if you hold a Special Contest Callsign NoV and you change your […]
Rallies and Events News – 26 October 2025
Today, 26 October, the Galashiels Radio and Computer Rally is taking place at The Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JX. The doors open at 11am and admission costs £3. Disabled access is available from 10.45am. For more information visit galaradioclub.co.uk The Thirteenth Scottish Microwave Round Table GMRT will take place at the Museum […]
Special Events News – 26 October 2025
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Dutch Marine Radio Amateur Club, special callsign PA40MARAC is active until 31 December. A QSO with this station earns ten points towards the Marine Amateur Radio Club Award. For more details visit the PI4MRC page at QRZ.com Tarragonès Radio Club, EA3RCY will be on the air throughout November using special […]
DX News – 26 October 2025
Harald, DF2WO is active as XT2AW from Burkina Faso until tomorrow, 27 October. He usually operates CW, FT4, FT8 and SSB and on various bands. He also works via the QO-100 satellite. QSL via OQRS and Logbook of the World. Mike, VE2XB is active as VY0ZOO from Coral Harbour on Southampton Island, NA-007, until 18 December. […]
