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Contest News – 14 September 2025
Today, the 14 September, the UK Microwave Group 24 to 76GHz Contest runs from 0900 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 24 to 76GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Today, the 14 September, the Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest runs from 1200 to 1600UTC. Using all modes on the 4m band, […]
Propagation News – 14 September 2025
As of Thursday 11 September, it looked like someone had thrown a switch on the Sun to turn off all new sunspots! Unless there is a big change, there will be no sunspots visible on the Sun’s surface today, the 14 September. It is clear that we are no longer at solar maximum. A bigger […]
RCF Trustee, Andy Webster, G7UHN on inspiring the next generation of radio amateurs
Radio Communications Foundation Trustee, Andy Webster, G7UHN will be at this year’s RSGB Convention to deliver a fascinating lecture on using radio technology to engage and inspire non-radio amateurs. In particular, he will look at this within Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths education settings, using the subject to connect with young people. Matthew Phillips, G6WPJ […]
The RSGB LoRa balloon to be launched this week
Only a few days remain until the RSGB LoRa balloon is launched. If you have not already heard about the event, you still have time to take part. Visit the challenge web page and download a detailed guide to help you build and code your LoRa tracker board. You can also find a link to […]
Will Richardson, 2E0WYA co-opted to the RSGB Board as Vice Chair
The RSGB Board is pleased to announce that it is co-opting Will Richardson, 2E0WYA to the Board to serve until the 2026 RSGB AGM. He will also serve as the Board Vice Chair. Will has significant senior management skills and experience and will be a great asset in helping the Board to move forward with […]
The RSGB Outreach Team’s DMR project continues
The Autumn term is starting at schools and colleges around the country and the RSGB Outreach Team is continuing its DMR project to help young people get on the air. If you are a teacher who would like to take your amateur radio licence and set up a school club, there is support in place […]
