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Also in GB2RS this week…

The RSGB was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Trevor Hughes, G4WKJ. Trevor was a former volunteer at the RSGB National Radio Centre who was known for his warmth and friendliness. He designed the hugely popular Snail Morse key, which has been used to introduce amateur radio to thousands of children. In 2023, […]

Rallies and Events News – 25 October 2026

The British Vintage Wireless Society’s Golborne Swapmeet is on Sunday, 1 November at Golborne Parkside Sports and Community Club, Rivington Avenue, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 3HG. Stallholder entry is from 9.30am.  Doors open to the public at 10am. The event is for BVWS members only. For more information, contact Mark Ryding at markryding100@hotmail.co.uk The Rochdale […]

Special Events News – 25 October 2026

David, G3SKA and team will be operating as GB50PUNK until 31 December to celebrate 50 years of punk rock music. QSOs will be uploaded to Club Log and eQSL. QSL via the bureau or direct. The DARC Referat DX Team is operating five special callsigns during 2026. DA100LH, DL100LH and DK100LH celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lufthansa Airlines while […]

DX News – 25 October 2026

Team 7P8GE will be active from Lesotho until Thursday, 29 October. They are operating CW, SSB and digital modes on the 80 to 10m bands with up to five stations. QSL is via DL7UFR, direct or bureau. Team S9R will be active from Tamarindos, Sao Tome until Saturday, 31 October. They are operating CW, SSB, […]

Contest News – 25 October 2026

The UK Microwave Group EHF Band Contest runs from 0800UTC to 2000UTC today, 25 October. Using all modes on the 76 to 241GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The RSGB HF FT4 Contest number 10 runs from 2000UTC to 2200UTC tomorrow, 26 October. Using FT4 on the 80m to 10m […]