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Special Events News – 31 May 2026
The Blind Veterans UK Amateur Radio Society will be active from the new Blind Veterans UK Rustington Centre in West Sussex, on 1-6 June using the MX0SBV callsign. Listen for activity on the HF bands using CW and SSB. The team will also be available on the 6m, 4m, 2m and 70cm bands. For more information, […]
DX News – 31 May 2026
Didier, F6BCW is active as FO/F6BCW from Tikehau Atoll, OC-066, in French Polynesia until 20f July. He operates using CW and SSB on the 80 to 6m bands. QSL to FO/F6BCW via Logbook of the World and OQRS. Phill, FK1TS is active as C21TS from Nauru, OC-031, until July. He operates using mainly FT8 as […]
Contest News – 31 May 2026
The CQ World Wide WPX CW Contest started at 0000UTC yesterday, 30 May, and runs until 2359UTC today, 31 May. Using CW on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Tomorrow, 1 June, the RSGB 80m Club Championship Data Contest runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using RTTY […]
Propagation News – 31 May 2026
Compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Thursday, 28 May. What a difference a week can make… Last week we reported that the solar flux index was down in the 100s but that it looked like there were spots coming around the Sun. This week they’ve arrived, pushing the solar flux index up to 142 […]
May 2026 edition of RadCom Basics out now
The May 2026 issue of RadCom Basics is now available in the RSGB mobile and web app for members to enjoy. RadCom Basics is aimed at newcomers to amateur radio and those who enjoy refreshing their skills and knowledge. The May issue includes articles on DMR for beginners, building a 2m and 70cm travel antenna and understanding radio waves. The full collection of […]
NRC takes part in 1940s weekend at Bletchley Park
The weekend of 13 and 14 June is 1940s weekend at Bletchley Park. The RSGB National Radio Centre will be open to visitors and supporting the occasion by hosting the special event station GB1SOE using CW on 40m. There will also be a display of WWII radios. Remember that RSGB Members can gain free access […]
