RSGB launches its Construction Competition for 2026

Whether you have only recently soldered your first wire in a kit build or you have experience in designing an advanced software or systems engineering project, the RSGB Construction Competition is for you! As part of the RSGB’s strategic growth priority, it wants to inspire people from different communities to find out more about amateur radio. That is why the Society has introduced a new category this year called “Reimagination”. If you think your project could be interesting to the maker community, or you have an idea that could encourage people from groups such as Men’s Sheds to try amateur radio, this is the category for you. If it is radio-related but motivates non-radio amateurs to find out more, the RSGB welcomes your entry!

There are six other categories which means there really is something for everyone. You must be an RSGB member to enter but you can live anywhere in the world, as entries will be judged online to allow you to participate and demonstrate your creativity remotely. The deadline for entries is 1 March 2026, and you have an opportunity to win a cash prize.

More Information - http://www.rsgb.org/construction-competition

DX News 26th October 2025

For this amateur radio contest weekend, be sure to work these notable stations participating in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest on 25-26 October 2025: EA8AY from the Canary Islands will operate as ED8A.Gia, while 4L4WW will be active from Georgia as 4L0A. SU0ERA will represent Egypt, and Didier, FY5FY, will transmit from French Guiana under the same callsign.

The A44A Team will be on air from Oman, and Mark, XE1B, will be on Socorro Island (IOTA NA-030) as XF4B starting 25 October. Additionally, Piotr, SQ9D, will be active as D4Z from Sao Vicente Island, Cape Verde (IOTA AF-086). These DX opportunities offer great chances to rack up points and add rare multipliers during the contest.