An article mentioning the #rsgb #Raynet has popped up on the #BBC website https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c865yxe42qvo #hamradio

Short travel video from my trip to the #rsgb #convention and #bletchley #park earlier in October https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U9MkZbbRlM

Finally, I got to read this month's #rsgb #RadCom, and what can I say... It's 2025, and they still publish letters to the editor from some who argue how only their favourite pastime is "real hamradio" and nothing else is 🙄 They surely know how to attract youth to #hamradio.

Next year, I'd like the #rsgb to have an unconference approach to their conference so that more could be done. Ask Oggcamp how well it works!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference

I look forward to meeting fellow #hamradio fans at #rsgb convention over the weekend (although the plan is to mostly spend it at the #amsatuk 🛰 Colloquium). Do say hello if you see me.

Another successful UKAC night, this time on 13cms. We can only use this band when the weather is agreeable, which it was on Tuesday evening! #UKAC #RSGB #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #13cm

This Morning, the RSGB High Altitude Balloon will launch, and you can track it and watch a live stream from 10:00. #hamr #hamradio #rsgb #maltby #G4SKM https://maltbyradio.org.uk/2025/09/20/rsgb-high-altitude-balloon-update/

Poor fella. They are taking away his ability to communicate with his friends even though neighbors did not complain. Simply because the poles he is using are taller than the property. Seems a little harsh to me. Let him enjoy his retirement and the remainder of his life.

https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/25470253.yarm-amateur-radio-enthusiast-loses-planning-battle/

The application. Needs a UK IP to view.

https://www.developmentmanagement.stockton.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SLPIXPPK07000&activeTab=summary

#rsgb #planning #teeside #helpaham

This headline made me do a double-take, until I realised it was #RoadSafety Great Britain rather than #RSGB (#radio society of Great #Britain) for #RadioAmateurs - TBH if any #hams *are* pulled up for #DUI (unless they are prog-rock loving #hippies who still indulge now and then , which isn't that uncommon round here, quite a few #seniors been nicked recently) its more likely to be happen due to #drugs they got prescribed legally for age-related health conditions (usually #benzodiazepines and #opiates) than #partydrugs (beware - even a legal prescription is *not* a "get out of jail free" card, and an OM who ends up mounting the kerb trying to adjust his VFO whilst driving might well be swabbed / blood tested)

Last night we took part in the SHF UKAC contest on the 13cms band.
We were set up near the pub as we don't have any 13cms kit in the shack.
This is the second month in a row we have done this. Not as busy this time but still fun to use a band many members don't get to try too often! #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #SHF #UKAC #RSGB #13cms #2.3ghz

For those who had the opportunity to contact 📻 #FY5KE during the #RSGB #IOTA #contest at 26th 27th July 2025,
you can listen 🎙️ to your QSO #CW #SSB online thanks to #wtQSOPlayer, a tool associated with #WinTest

#hamradio #WinTest

Here's the link 🔽
https://www.f5uii.net/live/wtQsoPlayer/?contest=wtQSO_fy5ke_IOTA_MIXED_2025

The RSGB LoRa High-Altitude Balloon Challenge! Why not get involved with this awesome project? It’s easily within the reach of any Radio Amateur. It also has the added advantage of being low-cost. #hamr #hamradio #amateurradio #maltby #RSGB

https://maltbyradio.org.uk/2025/07/27/the-rsgb-lora-high-altitude-balloon-challenge/

We tried using a Flex 6400 at G3PYE for the #rsgb 80m SSB contest a couple of weeks ago for the first time - only to find no audio from the headset mic.

Two headsets, same problem. Headset on the Elecraft K3 worked fine.

Just found the issue: Sennheiser connect tip to ring on the mic jack. Flex connect ring to shield on the mic socket.

Solved with a short adaptor cable which I must now try not to loose before the next contest... #hamr

Get involved with the RSGB LoRa high-altitude balloon challenge

I like the look of the #RSGB LoRo high altitude balloon challenge.

The project has been developed by the RSGB Outreach team and takes place on Saturday 20 September. #hamr #hamradio #amateurradio

https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2025/07/25/get-involved-with-the-rsgb-lora-high-altitude-balloon-challenge/

Not a bad result. www.rsgbcc.org/cgi-bin/vhfr... #rsgb #ft8

rsgbcc.org/cgi-bin/vhfres...

The #rsgb must be trying a novel approach to attracting youth to #hamradio: printing conspiracy theory-ladden letters to the editor of #radcom 🙄 In this month's issue: global warming is just a hoax, and WiFi routers are, for some inexplicable reason, bad.

Anyone know how we can find a list of UK Amateur Radio clubs that are on Mastodon? We'd love to connect to others on here. #amateur_radio #RSGB

🇬🇧 #RSGB are hosting British Open #ARDF April 4-6 2025 in the London Area - after a gap of 6 years!

All #RadioOrienteering events located in the Chiltern Hills:

4th April - Sprint in the late afternoon, Hodgemoor (TBC)

5th April - 80m Classic in the middle of the day, Wendover Woods (David Williams)

6th April - 2m Classic - early morning, Hambledon (Robin Bishop). In parallel with TVOC Chiltern Challenge Orienteering

https://boardfchamps2025.blogspot.com/2024/09/blog-post.html

Lemon and lime drizzle cake and a strawberry cream sponge for refreshments at tonights club night.
#RSGB Region 5 rep came to introduce himself and answer some questions.
Together with a silent key sale.
#herefordshire #LocalCommunity

It looks like somebody is going for that RSGB Maker link up role. It's an old white guy so really showing the RSGB is still reflecting the community. ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lzLE2Fs8Lk

Only joking. It's not this chaps fault he's an old white guy who plays with radios any more than it's mine that I'm a middle aged white guy who plays with radios and at least he's getting out there and linking the communities. More than I do.

#radio #rsgb #maker #makerspace #hack #hamradio #amateurRadio