Tomorrow evening (3rd Nov’) we have the DATA contest for this final month of the Autumn series. As always we are looking for as many operators as possible to get involved and add their log to the VARC total. The door to my shack is always open to anyone who would like to try their ... Read more

The Memorial Day QSO Party is an activity providing participants with an opportunity to honour amateur radio operators who are now Silent Key. The event is being sponsored and managed by the First Class CW Operators’ Club and is open to all licensed amateurs. The event began at 0900UTC yesterday, the 1st, and ends at ... Read more

Youngsters on the Air Month takes place in December and the RSGB would love you to take part in this annual event. Special callsign GB25YOTA will be active throughout the month. Whether you are an individual, club, school, university or social group, this is a fantastic opportunity to host the callsign and get young radio ... Read more

Exciting news – the RSGB has today released their new mobile app! The RSGB app is the perfect way to enjoy RadCom wherever you are. Download now via the Apple App and Google Play stores. Desktop, tablet or mobile – the choice is yours. Start enjoying your new membership benefit – download the RSGB mobile app ... Read more

The Oceania DX CW Contest starts at 0600UTC on Saturday the 11th and ends at 0600UTC on Sunday the 12th of October. Using CW and SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

On Saturday the 13th, lots of amateur radio stations will be on the air to take part in the Churches and Chapels on the Air event, also known as CHOTA. The event will take place from 10am to 4pm. Although stations will be working on a variety of bands and modes, most operating will take ... Read more

Engaging with the amateur radio community on the UK MOD 5MHz (Shared) Band. Blue Ham is back over the weekend 18-19 October 2025. RAFAC stations will be active 0800 to 1700 UTC each day. Blue Ham exercises provide a platform to further develop Cadet radio operator skill and confidence by engaging with the Amateur radio community ... Read more

On Sunday the 24th the Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society Rally is taking place at Heron’s Lodge Guide Activity Centre, Bradwell Road, Loughton Lodge, Milton Keynes. Free on-site parking, catering and disabled facilities will be available. The entrance fee is £3. The doors open to the public from 9am. For more information visit mkars.org.uk/mkrally

The next Essex CW Bootcamp will take place on Saturday 18th October 2025. It will be held again at the 3rd Witham Scout and Guide HQ, Powers Hall End, Witham, Essex CM8 2HE. I know our members all live in different parts of the world, but, who knows, you may be near-by on that date! ... Read more

Special event station GB1HAF will be active on Saturday the 16th of August in support of SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity. Operators will be working on the 40m, 20m, 10m, 2m and 70cm bands using SSB and, possibly, data modes and CW. The East Midlands Electronics and Radio Group will be on the air to ... Read more