Club News

DMR Project

The RSGB Outreach Team is offering qualified amateur radio operators under the age of 18 the opportunity to take part in a new DMR project. The project’s aim is to help young people get on the air and build their confidence in making QSOs. The Team has nine DMR handheld transceivers and hotspots available to ... Read more

Tim, G4YTD achieves SOTA Mountain Goat

Seventeen years, two pairs of boots and 171 activations after starting the quest to the SOTA holy grail of Mountain Goat, the goal was achieved on Helvellyn, G/LD-003 on 13 March 2025. An intense week of peak bagging and experiencing high wind, rain, sleet, snow and sunshine made conditions interesting but put enough points in ... Read more

Mills On The Air 2025

Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May 2025 The event itself is not run as a contest. The aim is to bring together amateur radio operators and clubs to promote the hobby, whilst helping preserve some of the wonderful heritage of our Windmills and Watermills. However we will welcome any Tidal Mills, Treadle Mills or Horse ... Read more

CW Class

I have recently started airing some CW training classes on a Tuesday evening. We have a number of club members who seem keen to learn the code, so we have taken to using the 2m Slow Morse Frequency (145.250). Sessions start at 8pm if you wish to join us. Below are recordings taken off air ... Read more

DDRC Rally

This is a reminder that the Radio Rally at Stockwell Park, Luton, is coming up on Sunday, 18th May 2025, with official event times from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Our club will have a stall featuring a range of club gear and other equipment for sale. If you plan to offer personal items for ... Read more

The Secret Genius

Have you ever wondered about the origins of the smart doorbell? Although a modern phenomenon, it has a history dating back over 100 years. During the latest series of The Secret Genius of Modern Life, Hannah Fry explores its early origins with a device created by Leon Theremin. During the episode radio amateur Neil, G4DBN, ... Read more

Why not help run GB0IARU

Reminder – GB0IARU, this week’s scheduleI will be in the cabin as follows:-9th 12:00 – 18:0010th 14:00 – 20:0011th 12:00 – 18:00 All are welcome – foundation/intermediate operators may operate under supervision of the station manager – in this case – me.Modes will be CW/FT8 and possibly SSB.73 – John – G4KZD

DDRC Rally

Dear Club Members,   This is a reminder that the Radio Rally at Stockwell Park, Luton, is coming up on Sunday, 18th May 2025, with official event times from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.   Our club will have a stall featuring a range of club gear and other equipment for sale. If you plan to offer ... Read more

Special Event news

The Royal Air Force Amateur Radio Society, also known as RAFARS, will be holding its popular Airfields On The Air special event activity from the 1st of April. RAF Stations will be activated primarily during the 5th and 6th of April, as well as the 12th and 13th of April. More information can be found via ... Read more

Mills on the air (MOTA)

Taking place on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May 2025, this years Mills On The Air. The event itself is not run as a contest. The aim is to bring together amateur radio operators and clubs to promote the hobby, whilst helping preserve some of the wonderful heritage of our Windmills and Watermills. However we ... Read more
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