Amateur radio operators are invited to take part in a special operating event in August celebrating the rich history of the UK’s wartime and Cold War airfield bunkers. AFB25 – that’s Airfield Bunkers 2025 – is a nationwide activity taking place from Friday the 1st to Sunday the 31st of August.
Organised by UK Bunkers on the Air, or UKBOTA, the event encourages amateurs to activate historic airfield sites with known bunker installations. All bands and modes are welcome. Special recognition awards will be given for activators, hunter and shortwave listener efforts. To learn more, including how to participate and which locations qualify, visit tinyurl.com/AFB-2025