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Learn about radar through RSGB Convention presentation

| May 2, 2025

In the latest RSGB 2024 Convention video to be released by the Society, Graham Murchie, G4FSG presents “Radar – the eyes of the few”. In the talk Graham gives a brief history of early radar, events leading up to the development of a viable system and the establishment of the world’s first operational radar station […]

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RSGB club insurance, and beacon and repeater insurance renewed

| May 2, 2025

RSGB club insurance, and beacon and repeater insurance have now been renewed for the year to April 2026. Club insurance certificates can be downloaded via the RSGB website. You will need to log in to obtain your certificate. Beacon and repeater insurance certificates are available for an admin fee of £15 from the RSGB shop. […]

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Also in the weeks GB2RS…

| May 2, 2025

The RSGB Contest Club has recently exceeded one million QSOs. These have been made by RSGB members activating historic RSGB callsigns and special event callsigns, either in contests or in radio marathon activations. The QSOs have all been uploaded to Logbook of the World. The most prolific callsign has been G6XX with over 154,000 QSOs, […]

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Rallies and Events News – 4 May 2025

| May 2, 2025

The Dartmoor Radio Rally is taking place tomorrow, Monday 5 May, at the Yelverton War Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6AL. Free parking is available. There will be the usual Bring and Buy as well as trader stands and refreshments. Doors open at 10am and admission is £3. For further details, please call […]

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Special Events News – 4 May 2025

| May 2, 2025

The Ramsbury Amateur Radio DX Group will be active on the 3, 4 and 8 May using special callsign GB1VE to celebrate VE day. The group will be operating on 20m and 40m using CW, SSB and digital modes. The Vintage and Military Amateur Radio Society will be commemorating VE Day on Thursday the 8 […]

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DX News – 4 May 2025

| May 2, 2025

A team of radio amateurs is active as TX9A from Tubuai in the Austral Islands, IOTA reference OC-152, until Wednesday 7 May. The group will operate on the HF bands. QSL is available via DK8ZZ. For all direct requests, use Clublog OQRS. Further information is available here Yuris, YL2GM is active as ZS8W from Prince […]

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