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

Przemo, SP3PS is operating as C5SP from The Gambia until around the middle of March. He operates using SSB and FT8 on the HF bands. QSL via SP3PS. #amateurradio #hamr

Do you have news or events you'd like to be included in GB2RS? Please send details to radcom@rsgb.org.uk by 10am on the Thursday before the Sunday broadcast. #amateurradio #hamr

@british_radio is running special event stations GB0LMR and GB2SDR during 2025 to celebrate 200 years of train travel. Operation is mainly focused on 40m but there may be additional activity on the 10m band using SSB. QSL via the Bureau. Full details via: #amateurradio #hamr

The Regional Representatives for RSGB Regions 6 and 7 have launched a competition. Throughout March, individual #RSGBmembers, as well as Affiliated Clubs in Wales, are encouraged to build their own resonant 21MHz antenna & make as many QSOs as possible on the 21MHz band. FFI: #amateurradio #hamr

Great to see our #amateurradio activity featured in the @BritSciAssoc blog on #BSW25 🙌

“The success of @hamyota Month is largely attributed to the dedication and support of our exceptional mentors. These individuals embody the spirit of this wonderful pastime, generously sharing their knowledge, expertise and passion for #amateurradio" #RSGBmembers go to: & turn to p.18 of Feb's #RadCom Photo: @SandringhamSch1 students operating #GB24YOTA

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

"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

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

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

📣'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

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

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

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

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

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:

📸#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

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

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