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DX News – 26 April 2026
Using the callsign GB9IOW, a team of Belgian operators will be active from the Isle of Wight, EU-120, from Tuesday, 28 April until Tuesday, 5 May. Listen for activity on the HF bands, via the QO-100 satellite and on 23cm EME. For more information visit QRZ.com Paul, VP9KF is active from Bermuda, NA-005, until Thursday, […]
Contest News – 26 April 2026
Today, 26 April, the UK Microwave Group EHF Band Contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 76 to 241GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The SP DX RTTY Contest started at 1200UTC yesterday, 25 April, and runs until 1200UTC today, 26 April. Using RTTY on the 80 […]
Propagation News – 26 April 2026
Compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on 23 April, 2026 Last week’s HF propagation was dominated by the effects of a high-speed stream from a large coronal hole on the Sun. This pushed the Kp index up to 4 and 5 at times with the result that maximum usable frequencies, or MUFs, were lowered. The […]
Save money on museum entry with RSGB membership
RSGB members, if you are planning a trip this spring, why not include a visit to one of the Society’s partner museums? Whether you’re heading to West Wales, Cornwall, Suffolk, Dorset, West Sussex or Milton Keynes, you will be able to save between 20% and 50% on standard admission prices. Visit our partner museums web […]
Last change to apply for YOTA Austria
Time is running out to apply and be part of the RSGB team that will be going to Austria for this year’s Youngsters on the Air summer camp. This fantastic opportunity is for radio amateurs aged between 16 and 30. The programme will include activities such as experimenting with underground propagation, Summits on the Air, […]
View the weekly RSGB News on air and via the web as a television stream
Did you know that the weekly RSGB News can be viewed on air and via the web as a television stream? Join Alison, G8ROG each Sunday at 9am UK time for a live broadcast of the GB2RS News. Kindly hosted by the British Amateur Television Club, you can watch the show here. Alongside Alison’s live presentation, you can view additional text and pictures […]
