Compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on 6 August 2026. The Sun was mostly settled last week with very little to report. The solar flux index declined to 108 by Thursday, 6 August, with most of the sunspot activity being on one half of the solar surface. Geomagnetic conditions have also been settled with a Kp […]

The RSGB Board has approved an updated Contest Entry Policy following a review, consultation and careful consideration. From 1 January 2027, eligibility to participate in RSGB contests will be open to all appropriately licensed radio amateurs, regardless of nationality or location. Entry will be subject only to the legal and regulatory obligations applicable to both […]

There will be a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August and the RSGB Propagation Studies Committee would like your help with some radio experiments. There are three ways that RSGB members can get involved and support the Committee in investigating how the Sun’s ultraviolet and X-ray output affects our ionosphere and how radio waves […]

The Course and Exam finder page on the RSGB website is now back online. The application has been completely redeveloped, following major works on the Society’s website this summer. It now features a fully responsive layout for mobile devices, plus a clearer and more accessible user interface. You’ll find colour-coded banners for the exam levels […]