Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB VHF Contest Committee is currently planning the rules for the 2026 VHF contests. Following some discussion at the RSGB Convention, the committee members have some questions on which they would appreciate feedback from contestants. The survey closes at 11.59pm on Sunday, 23 November 2025, and you can find it at tinyurl.com/vhfsurvey.
December is all about encouraging young radio amateurs to get on the amateur radio bands. On Monday, 1 December 2025 members of the RSGB youth team will give Tonight@8 viewers an insight into what a Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) summer camp is like. Team members will talk about some of the activities they enjoyed, and how they will be encouraging other young people to get involved in amateur radio in the coming year. They will be joined by RSGB Board Director, Ben Lloyd, GW4BML and RSGB Youth Chair and School Youth Champion, Chris Aitken, MM0WIC, who will give an overview of recent youth activities and engagement, and outline the RSGB Youth Team’s plans for 2026. December 2025 is also your opportunity to support young radio amateurs. One of the ways you can do this is by hosting special callsign GB25YOTA, which will be active throughout the month. The special event station can be hosted by individuals, clubs, schools and universities, or youth groups such as Scouts, Girlguiding and Cadets. This is a brilliant opportunity to show young people what amateur radio has to offer. Get involved now by going to rsgb.org/yota-month to reserve your operating slot.
The Bath Based Distance Learning (BBDL) team is planning to run a new Intermediate licence training course in January 2026, with exams in June 2026. The training is free but applicants must work through some pre-course material and complete a quiz before Christmas to be eligible for a place. This work focuses on the new Foundation topics that have been introduced to the exam since September 2019. The deadline for applications is Friday, 5 December 2025. To request full details and an application form, email BBDL team leader Steve, G0FUW at g0fuw@bbdl.org.uk.
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