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Contest News – 18 October 2026
The RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900UTC to 2130UTC on Tuesday, 20 October. Using all modes on 1.3GHz, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday, 21 October, the IRTS 80m Evening Counties Contest runs from 2000UTC to 2100UTC. Using CW and SSB modes on the 80m band, the exchange […]
Propagation News – 18 October 2026
Compiled by G0KYA, G4BAO and G3LYA on Thursday, 15 October 2026. Last weekend saw the Kp index soar to seven, with a massive visible aurora over the UK. Unfortunately, many of the UK’s leading DXers and VHF enthusiasts were at the RSGB Convention in Milton Keynes and so missed it! The aurora was caused by a […]
What were your RSGB 2026 Convention highlights?
The RSGB would like to thank the hundreds of radio amateurs who joined the RSGB 2026 Convention in person, and the thousands more that joined via the livestream. The Society is already receiving positive feedback and event highlights. If you haven’t already done so, you can share your thoughts here. If you were unable to […]
New RSGB Youth newsletter launched
The RSGB Youth Committee has launched a newsletter aimed at RSGB members who are aged 25 and under. The newsletter will cover updates from school and university clubs, share the achievements of young radio amateurs, and will also showcase what can be done with a licence. You’ll also be able to find news on upcoming […]
JOTA stations on the RSGB website
This weekend is Jamboree on the Air, also known as JOTA. The event promotes friendship and global citizenship and is a brilliant celebration of amateur radio among the Scout Association. The RSGB Youth Champion for Scouts has compiled a list of Scouting groups that are involved with the annual event and has shared it on […]
RadCom Basics out now
The latest edition of RadCom Basics is now available via the RSGB app for web and mobile, with articles covering a range of topics from encouraging young radio enthusiasts into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects, to how to build your own transmitter monitor. Open up RadCom Basics and read more about making construction easier […]
