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GB2RS Main News for Sunday the 14th of June 2026
The news headlines:
* IARU President announced as the keynote speaker for the RSGB
2026 Convention
* The RSGB has updated its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
policy
* Make use of the RSGB Full question bank
Four years ago, IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA shared his
thoughts on the changes and challenges to the amateur service and
what the future held for amateur radio. On Saturday the 10th of
October 2026, Tim will return to the RSGB Convention and in his
presentation he will touch on whether the future turned out as
expected! Tim is currently serving his fourth term as IARU President
and the RSGB is delighted to welcome him back as the keynote
speaker. Buy your ticket for the RSGB Convention by going to
rsgb.org/convention As well as the keynote, the Society has a
speaker programme that will bring radio amateurs a wide-ranging
selection of lectures. Whether you are keen to enhance your knowledge
on propagation, FT8, or you want to learn more on VHF and above,
there is something for everyone. You can keep up to date with the
latest speakers by visiting the Convention speaker page. The RSGB
Convention takes place between the 9th and 11th of October 2026 at
Kents Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes.
The RSGB is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and
accessible amateur radio community in which all individuals can
participate fully and safely. It aims not only to prevent
discrimination, but to actively remove barriers to participation,
promote equity, and create an environment where diversity is valued
and inclusion is embedded in all that we do. The Society reviews all
its policies regularly and this week it has published an updated
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy. The policy has clearer
language to explain the responsibilities of Directors, staff,
volunteers, RSGB members and affiliated clubs, as well as
participants in RSGB events, training, and programmes. The policy
also applies to all RSGB platforms and environments. The Society
encourages all members and affiliated clubs to read the policy. You
can find it on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/policies  The RSGB will
review this policy at least annually and monitor its implementation
to ensure continuous improvement.
In April, the RSGB Exams Team published the entire Full licence exam
question bank on the RSGB website. This means that anyone studying
for their Full licence has this valuable resource at their
fingertips. The interface also allows users to generate their own
mock examinations from the question bank. Feedback by radio amateurs
has said how useful the resource is and that anyone studying for
their exam should take a look. To get started go to
rsgb.org/exam-questions The RSGB Examinations Standards Committee
has also prepared some FAQs to support the publication of the
question bank. You can access these on the Exam FAQs web page.
Have you seen the ‘About the RSGB' playlist on the Society's YouTube
channel? There are nearly 50 videos to choose from including a number
of recently released videos with RSGB representatives. You'll be able
watch RSGB Propagation Studies Committee Chair Steve Nichols, G0KYA
talk about a range of propagation topics including the best months
for propagation and the possible effect of AI on propagation
forecasts. If you'd like to learn more about the work of the RSGB EMC
Committee, you can watch Committee Chair John Rogers, M0JAV discuss
some of the upcoming projects it has planned. You can watch the full
playlist by going to youtube.com/thersgb
The next Bath Based Distance Learning Full Licence course will run
between August and December 2026. The course will include weekly
tutorials and work packages via an online classroom as well as access
to a remote tutor. Applicants must work through pre-course material
and complete a quiz to be eligible for a place. To request full
details, and an application form, please email Bath Based Distance
Learning's Team Leader, Steve, G0FUW via g0fuw<at>bbdl.org.uk
If you're one of the nearly ten thousand HamClock users, please be
aware that the original HamClock backend server will stop working
sometime in June 2026 following the original developer passing away
in January. To continue using HamClock after this date and to keep
receiving updates, you must switch the HamClock backend server. To
find out more about this and for links to guides for both Raspberry
Pi-based HamClocks, or those using an Inovato Quadra, visit
hamclockisnotdead.com The replacement open-source HamClock backend
server is called ‘OpenHamClock Backend' and more details can be found
at ohb.works Unlike the original, this is completely open source and
is run by a team of developers so there is no one particular person
responsible. The same team is also providing updates to the HamClock
client itself which is now up to version 4.26.
Please send details of all your news and events to
radcom<at>rsgb.org.uk The deadline for submissions is 10am on
Thursdays before the Sunday broadcast each week.Â
And now for details of rallies and events
The Junction 28 Radio Rally is taking place today, Sunday the 14th of
June, at The Post Mill Centre, South Normanton, Derbyshire, DE55 2EJ.
The doors open at 10.15am and admission is GBP 4. For more
information visit snadarc.com or contact j28rally<at>snadarc.com
Also today, Sunday the 14th, the Mendips Radio Rally is taking place
at Farrington Gurney Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Farrington Gurney
BS39 6UA. The doors open at 7.30am for traders and at 9.30am for
visitors. Entrance costs GBP 3. For more information contact Luke on
07870 168 197 or email luke<at>mymixradio.co.uk
On Wednesday the 17th of June, the Lincoln Short Wave Club Used
Equipment Sale will take place at the Village Hall, Aisthorpe,
Lincoln, LN1 2SG. Booking in will be open from 6pm and the auction
starts at 7pm.
On Saturday the 20th of June, Inverness and District Amateur Radio
Society GM North Radio Rally will be held at Glachbeg [GLAK-BEG]
Croft Centre, Allanglach [AL-UN-GLAKH] Wood, North Kessock, IV1 3XD.
The doors will be open from 10am. For more information email
invernessradiosociety<at>gmail.com
Also on Saturday the 20th of June, Rochdale and District Amateur
Society Summer Rally will take place at St. Vincent de Paul's Hall,
Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR. The doors open at 10am and entry costs
GBP 3. For more information call 07587 709 006 or
email rally.radars<at>hotmail.com
On Sunday the 21st of June 2026, the East Suffolk Wireless Revival,
also known as the Ipswich Radio Rally will be held at Kirton
Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton IP10 0PW. The doors open at
9.30am and the entry fee for visitors is GBP 3. More details are
available at eswr.org.uk
Now the Special Event news
Special event station GB8GAW will be active from Monday the 22nd of
June until Sunday the 12th of July to promote Glaucoma Awareness
Week. Look for activity on the HF bands using FT8, FT4 and SSB.
Special event station GB1SCW will be on the air on Sunday the 21st of
June from the Shoreham by Sea National Coast Watch Station, BN43 5HY.
The station will be operated by members of Rustington Amateur Radio
Group and Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club to celebrate the
work of coastal communities. Activity is expected to be mostly on the
40m band using SSB. See QRZ.com for more information.
Members of the Vintage and Military Amateur Radio Society will be at
this year's Military Vehicle Trust Show at Badsey Farm in Evesham.
They will be operating special event station GB26WVE from Wednesday
the 17th until Tuesday the 23rd of June. Several ex-Military Signals
vehicles will be operating on the VHF, UHF and HF bands. The
operators are keen to make lots of contacts so if you hear the
station give it a call.
Now the DX news
Paul, MM0ZBH is active as 5Z4/MM0ZBH from Kenya until tomorrow,
Monday the 15th of June. He operates using CW, FT8 and SSB. QSL via
Logbook of the World and OQRS.
Rafal, SQ4O is a member of the 50th Polish Antarctic Expedition to
the Henryk Arctowski [ARK-STOFF-SKEE] Station on King George Island,
South Shetland Islands, AN-010. He will be working there until
October. In his spare time, he is operating as HF0PAS on the HF bands
using CW and SSB. Rafal may also be active on the 6m band using FT8.
Now the contest news
The IARU ATV Contest started at 1200UTC yesterday, the 13th, and ends
at 1800UTC today, Sunday the 14th of June. Using TV on frequencies
from 432MHz and up, the exchange is picture quality, serial number,
four-digit code and locator.
Today, Sunday the 14th of June, the RSGB 2nd 144MHz Backpackers
Contest runs from 0900 to 1300UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band,
the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
Also today, Sunday the 14th of June, the Practical Wireless 2m QRP
Contest runs from 0900 to 1600UTC. Using AM, FM, SSB and CW on the 2m
band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. A
maximum of 5W of power can be used in this contest.
Tomorrow, Monday the 15th of June, the RSGB FT4 Series Contest runs
from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT4 on the 80 to 10m bands, where
contests are permitted, the exchange is your report.
On Tuesday the 16th of June, the RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs
from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 23cm band, the exchange
is signal report, serial number and locator.
On Thursday the 18th of June, the RSGB 70MHz UK Activity Contest runs
from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 4m band, the exchange is
signal report, serial number and locator.
The RSGB 50MHz Trophy Contest starts at 1400UTC on Saturday the 20th
of June and runs until 1400UTC on Sunday the 21st of June. Using all
modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number
and locator.
The All Asian DX Contest starts at 0000UTC on Saturday the 20th and
ends at 2359UTC on Sunday the 21st of June. Using CW on the 160 to
10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal
report and your age.
On Sunday the 21st of June, the Worked All Britain 50MHz Phone
Contest runs from 0800 to 1400UTC. Using SSB on the 6m band, the
exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain
square.
Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO
on Thursday the 11th of June 2026
Last week we warned you about a potential geomagnetic disturbance
caused by a triple coronal mass ejection, or CME, from the Sun. As it
turned out, the Kp index rose to 6.33 and poor HF conditions ensued,
just in time for RSGB National Field Day.
Luckily, Sunday the 7th wasn't quite so bad, but it did show how a Kp
index rise can damage HF propagation.
A further CME warning has since been cancelled, but we are not out of
the woods just yet. A long-duration mid-level C-Flare was observed in
the northeast quadrant of the Sun, peaking at just after midnight on
Thursday the 11th of June. A CME with a possible Earth-directed
component is possible, which could lead to a Kp index rise.
Meanwhile, the solar flux index declined to 124 on Thursday the 11th,
as predicted, but that's still enough for some DX potential.
Sporadic-E has been providing lots of entertainment, so make the most
of it during June, which is one of the best months for Sporadic-E
activity. Settled geomagnetic conditions, with a low Kp index, appear
to provide the best time for Sporadic-E.
DX to be worked this week includes 5Z4/MM0ZBH in Kenya which is
active until the 15th of June. The station has been spotted on the
10m band using FT8 and on the 20m band using CW and SSB. PJ2/PH2M is
active from Curacao [CURE-AH-SOW] until the 29th of June using mainly
FT8 and some SSB. D4OL from Cape Verde is active on FT8 and FT4 until
Friday the 22nd of June. Finally, look out for the FS/K9EL station
from St Martin which is active until Wednesday the 24th of June.
While we are in this period of Summer thunderstorms, a reminder that
it may be a good idea to unplug the antennas from your HF radios when
not in use. But make sure you do this before any storm approaches!
Next week, NOAA predicts that the solar flux index will be in the 120
to 130 range. Quiet geomagnetic conditions are forecast all week,
with a maximum Kp index of 3. But be aware of CMEs which are not
easily predicted. Any solar flare and subsequent CME could upset the
apple cart, so keep an eye on solarham.com for up-to-date news.
And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO
There have been some very good Sporadic-E conditions recently. This
was particularly true at 50MHz with openings at lunchtime and into
the evening towards the USA on Tuesday the 9th and Wednesday the
10th. There was also an opening into Japan during the morning of
Thursday the 11th of June.
70MHz has seen openings, mainly to eastern Europe and Spain. Notably
we haven't seen much in the way of 144MHz Sporadic-E yet, but QSOs
have been made by a lucky few. All this Sporadic-E activity has
probably been aided by the extra long-lived metallic ions from
meteors of the daytime Arietids, an important shower in early June.
The other ingredient often associated with Sporadic-E is the presence
of jet streams, which are very effective at generating turbulence
that can propagate up to the E region and aid Sporadic-E formation.
The coming week looks to be reasonably set up with jet stream
activity. This is probably more relevant for the northern half of
Europe so may favour Scandinavia and the Baltic, with the occasional
opportunity farther south.
As for meteor scatter, there is a gap in the calendar and it's
probably a case of relying upon random activity which tends to peak
around dawn. Rain scatter may fare better with a chance of showers,
especially in northern parts of the country. The solar conditions
have recently been at the low end of the scale, with a Kp index
between 1 and 3 which is typical of high summer. This also reduces
the chances of radio auroras.
There will be a period of high pressure today, the 14th, before low
pressure returns to northern Britain next week, although the south
may stay close to higher pressure. This offers a chance of some tropo
conditions.
EME now, and Moon declination continues to increase to a maximum
tomorrow, the 15th, with path losses falling towards minimum at
perigee. 144MHz sky temperature is moderate, becoming high tomorrow,
the 15th, with the Sun close to the Moon, before falling back to low
again from Wednesday.
And that's all from the propagation team this week.
And that's the end of the main news for this week prepared by the
Radio Society of Great Britain. Items for inclusion in subsequent
bulletins can be emailed to radcom<at>rsgb.org.uk to arrive by
10:00 on the Thursday before transmission.
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