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Propagation News – 28 September 2025
Last week was good for HF propagation for a number of reasons. Firstly, we are now entering autumn, which offers better propagation prospects than summer. Secondly, the solar flux index has remained high at up to 184 as of last Thursday 25 September. We had a week of near-normal geomagnetic conditions, with a low Kp […]
Using your LoRa tracker now the RSGB HAB challenge has finished
The RSGB LoRa high-altitude balloon launch took place on Saturday 20 September and was a great success despite tricky weather conditions, which included rain and high winds. The balloon soared at a peak altitude of 48,556 feet before landing in a remote location in the Thursden Valley. Winners of the competition to win a £200 […]
GB2RS News Script for 21 September 2025
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 21 September 2025 (MS Word document)
Secure your ticket for the RSGB 2025 Convention before online ticketing closes
Tickets for the RSGB Convention at Kents Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes are still available to purchase online, but hurry as advance sales close on Sunday 5 October. You will be able to buy a Convention ticket on the door but not at the reduced rate that is available now. Your ticket will give […]
A reminder to identify yourself clearly when operating
Every radio amateur knows that it is important to identify yourself clearly when operating. This includes the mandatory use of a Regional Secondary Locator, or RSL, if you hold an Intermediate call sign in the 2-series. For example, your call sign would start with 2E0 if you’re in England or 2M0 if you’re operating in […]
RSGB Outreach Team launches its first official DMR Youth Net
Calling all young radio enthusiasts wherever you are in the world! The RSGB Outreach Team is thrilled to launch its first official DMR Youth Net. The first net will be on Tuesday 30 September at 1900UTC and the RSGB Youth Talk Group 23554 is available on the DVSPh and Brandmeister Networks. Whether you’re just starting […]
