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On behalf of the International Amateur Radio Union Region 3 and the radio amateurs across Asia-Pacific, I extend our warmest congratulations to the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART) on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary and Annual Conference.…

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® and the Huntsville Hamfest will host the 2026 ARRL National Convention and Huntsville Hamfest, August 21 - 23, in Huntsville, Alabama.The convention will kick off on Friday, August 21, with a series of day-long ARRL Training Tracks and a National Convention Luncheon at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville. Then join ARRL on Friday night for a ...

Solar activity has remained at low levels this past week. The largest event of the period was a C3.4 flare originating from Region 4446. Solar activity has remained at low levels this past week. The largestevent of the period was a C3.4 flare originating from Region 4446.  There are nine numbered regions on the visible disk. Region 4452showed notable growth and new flux emergence. Region 4450 d...

The BBC has announced that its long-wave service on 198kHz—currently transmitting BBC Radio 4—will close on 27 June 2026 at 1am BST. The long-wave transmitters at Droitwich in Worcestershire, Westerglen near Stirling, and Burghead—overlooking the Moray Firth—will be closed that day. The RSGB and the BBC Amateur Radio Group will be marking this occasion on […]

Volunteers’ Week 2026 begins tomorrow, 1 June. This national campaign is an opportunity for organisations such asthe RSGB to recognise the contribution and hard work of its volunteers. In celebration, the Society asked some of its volunteers why they chose to step forward. You’ll be able to see their answers and view more in-depth profiles […]

Volunteers’ Week 2026 begins on Monday 1 June. This national campaign is an opportunity for organisations like the RSGB to recognise the contribution and hard work of its volunteers. In celebration, the Society asked some of its volunteers why they chose to step forward. You’ll be able to see their answers and view more in-depth […]

The RSGB Youth Committee is delighted to announce the team for this year’s Youngsters on the Air summer camp in Wagrain, Austria. Team leader Tom, M1TJM will be joined by team members Filip, M7SZW and Milo, M9ILO. They will be going to the Austrian Alps at the end of July for a week of exciting […]

The RSGB Youth Committee is delighted to announce the team for this year’s Youngsters on the Air summer camp in Wagrain, Austria. Team leader Tom, M1TJM will be joined by team members Filip, M7SZW and Milo, M9ILO. They will be going to the Austrian Alps at the end of July for a week of exciting […]

The BBC has announced that its Long Wave service on 198kHz, currently transmitting BBC Radio 4, will close on 27 June 2026 at 1am BST. The Long Wave transmitters at Droitwich in Worcestershire, Westerglen near Stirling, and Burghead overlooking the Moray Firth, will be closed that day. The RSGB and the BBC Amateur Radio Group will […]

The May 2026 issue of RadCom Basics is now available in the RSGB mobile and web app for members to enjoy. RadCom Basics is aimed at newcomers to amateur radio and those who enjoy refreshing their skills and knowledge. The May issue includes articles on DMR for beginners, building a 2m and 70cm travel antenna and understanding radio waves. The full collection of […]