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Also in GB2RS this week…
You need to re-validate your licence every five years, however Ofcom recommends doing it annually. The process requires licence holders to confirm or update their details on the Ofcom licence database. Whether you have recently moved, have a new email address, or all your details remain the same, use this as a reminder to log […]
Club Finder is back
The popular Club Finder page on our website is now back online at rsgb.org/clubfinder The application has been completely redeveloped, following the major works on our website during May and June 2026. Club Finder now features a fully responsive layout for mobile devices, plus a much clearer and more accessible interface. We hope you enjoy […]
Rallies and Events News – 19 July 2026
Today, 19 July, Lincoln Short Wave Club Summer Radio Rally is taking place at The Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3HT. The doors open at 10am and admission costs £3. This in an indoor event and ample free car parking is available. For more information email m5zzz@outlook.com On Saturday, 25 July, the Wiltshire […]
Special Events News – 19 July 2026
Radio amateurs using Bawdsey Radar Museum’s callsign GB2GRS will be on the air today, 19 July. Visit the museum to hear where in the world they are contacting. More information is available at bawdseyradar.org.uk Special callsign HF170TESLA is active to mark the 170th anniversary of the birth of Nikola Tesla. Look for activity on various […]
DX News – 19 July 2026
Didier, F6BCW has been active as FO/F6BCW from Tikehau Atoll, OC-066, in French Polynesia until tomorrow, 20 July. He operates CW and SSB on the 80 to 6m bands. QSL via FO/F6BCW, Logbook of the World and OQRS. Aldir, PY1SAD is active as 8R1TM from Guyana until Sunday, 26 July. He operates CW, SSB and […]
Contest News – 19 July 2026
Today, 19 July, the RSGB International Low Power Contest runs from 0900 to 1600UTC. Using CW on the 80, 40 and 20m bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and transmitter power. On Tuesday, 21 July, the RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 23cm band, […]
