GB2RS News

Welcome to GB2RS News, the RSGB’s weekly radio broadcast news service relayed by our team of newsreaders to listeners across the UK and beyond every Sunday

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GB24YOTA hosted by many groups

December 6, 2024

The RSGB would like to congratulate everyone who operated GB24YOTA last week. There was some brilliant activity on the air, including Wick High School Radio Club who had 12 student operators involved and inspired some to take their Foundation licence. If you missed talking to the group, you’ve got another chance to make a QSO with them on Sunday 8 December. Taking over on Monday 9 December is Hilderstone Radio Society, which will be ope...

New edition of RadCom Basics now out

December 6, 2024

The November 2024 issue of RadCom Basics is now available for members to read. The publication is aimed at new licensees or anyone who enjoys reading about the fundamental principles behind the many facets of amateur radio. This issue includes part one of how to get on 40m with a small suburban garden, as well as articles on home construction and using repeaters. If you aren’t one of the thousands of members who have done so already, yo...

Take part in RSGB Construction Competition

December 6, 2024

During November, the RSGB used its Photo Friday feature on social media to highlight construction and practical skills. Photos included everything from Construction Clubs for newcomers to ground satellite repairs at university clubs. If these have left you feeling inspired and wanting to get creative, why not submit an entry to the Society’s 2025 Construction Competition? There are six categories, including a new Outreach category that ...

Also in GB2RS this week…

December 6, 2024

The RSGB Contest Club recently announced that it is looking for volunteers to take part in the second World Wide Award (WWA) event taking place in January 2025. To be part of the team you will need to be an RSGB member and hold a Full Licence. QSOs can be made using SSB, CW and digital modes. Foundation or Intermediate licensees can join in under supervision or take part in WWA as award chasers. To be part of the operating team email co...