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Special Events News – 24 August 2025
In memory of Maximilian Kolbe, special callsign 4A2MAX is active until the 31 August. Kolbe is venerated by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of amateur radio operators. Activity will be on the 80 to 6m bands using CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, QRZ.com or via EA5GL. […]
DX News – 24 August 2025
Aldir, PY1SAD is active as 8R1TM from Guyana until the 23 September. He is operating CW, SSB and digital modes on all bands and via satellite. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, QRZ.com, or directly to PY1SAD. Don, KW7R is active as V73KW from the Marshall Islands until September. He operates CW and FT8 on […]
Contest News – 24 August 2025
Today, the 24 August, the UK Microwave Group 5.7 and 10GHz Contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC. Using all modes on 5.7 and 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Tuesday 26 August, the RSGB SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1830 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on 2.3 to […]
Propagation News – 24 August 2025
Last week was relatively good from an HF propagation standpoint, with only a few periods with an elevated Kp index thanks to a high-speed solar wind stream from a coronal hole. The Kp index hit 4.67 on the 19 August and 4 again on the 20 August due to the solar wind hitting earth at […]
GB2RS News Script for 17 August 2025
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Read daily updates from the RSGB YOTA summer camp team
The Youngsters on the Air 2025 summer camp begins Monday 18 August and the RSGB is sending a team of four young members to take part. YOTA camps are an amazing opportunity for young people to operate the latest amateur radio equipment, take part in construction activities and make international friendships. The Society will be […]
