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The RSGB is the UK's national amateur radio society. Follow us for amateur radio news, events, images and Member offers. Join our conversation!

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What are your plans for @ScienceWeekUK ? We would love you to use your interest, expertise and enthusiasm for #amateurradio to get people involved. Get inspired by visiting All ideas are welcome, both big and small. Whatever you are planning, send your ideas to the RSGB British Science Week Coordinator, Ian Neal, M0KEO via bsw@rsgb.org.uk #hamr #BSW25 #STEM
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Special call sign A9100IARU is in use by the Bahrain ARS to mark the 100th anniversary of the @IARU The call sign will be active for five days during each month of the 2025 year. The station was spotted recently using FT4 on the 10m band. QSL via EC6DX. #amateurradio #hamr
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"A change of weather pattern leaves room for Atlantic weather systems to encroach from the west during the coming week. This could bring rain scatter possibilities to the western side of the country" Read this week's propagation report in full by visiting: #amateurradio #hamr #RadioPropagation
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Missed the GB2RS news today? Catch up at As an #RSGBmember, you can receive GB2RS news by email, go to 'Manage Preferences' at: You can also opt-in to receiving info about online events, #RadCom, vouchers & offers #amateurradio
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If you are helping @Girlguiding groups get active on the bands for World Thinking day on the Air next weekend, let us know by emailing comms@rsgb.org.uk A list of active call signs can be found by going to The aim of the event is to encourage Girlguiding members to make friendships with those in other units, using #amateurradio as the means of communication. #WTD2025 #STEM
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📣'Surfing the (Radio) Waves' is a two-hour session, where you will discover how #radiopropagation works and see a practical demonstration of where different radio signals sit in the spectrum. When: Sat 29 Mar Where: Fellowship Auditorium at @bletchleypark Who: RSGB National Radio Centre Coordinator, Martyn Baker, G0GMB, and Andy Webster, G7UHN from the Radio Communications Foundation #RSGBmembers receive a 10% discount off ticket price Full details via: #amateurradio #hamr
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A series of special event stations is active until 31 March to celebrate the city of Chemnitz, one of the European Capitals of Culture for 2025. All QSOs will be uploaded to eQSL, Logbook of the World, Club Log and the DARC Community Logbook. Paper QSL cards will not be issued. FFI visit #amateurradio #hamr #EuropeanCapitalOfCulture
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Thierry, TK1CX is active from Cameroon until the end of February. He is QRV as TJ/TK1CX on the 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10m bands. He operates mainly using FT8. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, or via EA5ZD. #amateurradio #hamr
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Do you use technologies such as #artificialintelligence and #3Dprinting within #amateurradio? New technologies like these can offer the opportunity to learn new skills, as well as increasing appeal and attracting a more diverse audience. FFI on how emerging technology can be used in #amateurradio: #hamr
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Contests this week include: 👉CQ World Wide WPX RTTY Contest 👉 PACC Contest 👉 RSGB 432MHz FM Activity Contest 👉 RSGB 432MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest 👉 RSGB 80m Club Championship 👉RSGB 50MHz UK Activity Contest 👉ARRL International DX Contest For full details visit: #amateurradio #hamr
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A reminder that RSGB Headquarters will be closing at 12pm today, Friday 7 February, as RSGB staff will be attending the funeral of their colleague Gillian Coull. If you need information about #amateurradio, exams or #RadCom you’ll find lots of information via our website:
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📸#PhotoFriday this month is all about the growth of #amateurradio, one of the RSGB Board's strategic priorities. 👀Read how an interest in computing and technology led Henry, M0KUQ to discover amateur radio: With support from his local club and Cambridge University Wireless Society he has also found an interest in contesting #hamr #RSGBgrowth #STEM
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The Lagan Valley Amateur Radio Society Annual Rally will take place on Saturday 1 March at Hillsborough Village Centre, 7 Ballynahinch Road, BT26 6AR. The doors open at 10.30am. For more details visit #amateurradio #hamr
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If you missed Monday's Tonight@8 webinar, you can catch up via our YouTube channel During the presentation Lee Aldridge, G4EJB will help you navigate basic fault-finding and electronics within your construction projects. Catch up via #amateurradio
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RSGB Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX and RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, @m1acb were delighted to attend the official opening of @bletchleypark’s new exhibition: The Age of AI FFI on the exhibition: Don't forget #RSGBmembers can gain free entry to Bletchley Park by downloading a voucher via #amateurradio #hamr
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💭Interested in learning more about aircraft-scatter? Turn to page 22 of February's #RadCom to read a beginners guide to aircraft-scatter QSOs by Andrew Gilfillan, G0FVI Interested in learning more on the subject? Watch Aircraft Scatter, the Hitch-Hikers Guide by Ian White, GM3SEK: #amateurradio #hamr
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@GM0WHS @WickHigh @ARISS_Intl Brilliant - best of luck to you all😀
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Don't forget that the Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society RadioActive Fair is this Sun, 9 Feb, at Nantwich Civic Hall, Cheshire, CW5 5DG. Doors open 10am to 3pm. Admission £5. Hot food, refreshments and free car parking available. FFI contact Patrick, 2E0VGF: info@radioactivefair.co.uk #amateurradio #hamr
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Have you heard special call sign GB70RS on the air yet? 🎉The call sign is active throughout the year as part of GB2RS 70th anniversary celebrations🎉 FFI: Interested in learning more about the weekly news service, and other celebratory activity taking place this year, watch January’s Tonight@8 webinar: #amateurradio #hamr
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@SP3QFE All the details are on the website
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