New RSGB Trophy Manager

We are pleased to announce that Mike Franklin, G3VYI will be the new RSGB Trophy Manager. He will focus on the Contest Trophy collection and RSGB HQ will now manage the AGM Trophies. Jacqui Goodey, G6XSY, the retiring RSGB Trophy Manager, will support Mike’s transition into this role. She will also take responsibility for the historical […... [continue]

Tuesday, 7th May 2024

Commonwealth Contest questionnaire

Since the RSGB Commonwealth Contest in March, a small group including representatives from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK, has been discussing possible changes that might be made to encourage more participation in the contest in future years. The reason for these discussions was to consider some suggestions from the RSGB HF Contest Commi... [continue]

Sunday, 5th May 2024

Newfoundland on QO-100 ?

During May there are plans for two separate attempts to make contacts from Newfoundland using the QO-100 geostationary satellite amateur transponders. Newfoundland is just outside the coverage area of QO-100, the elevation at Signal Hill at St. Johns is -0.9°, … Continue reading →... [continue]