Listen out for RSGB President operating as GB5CC

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The RSGB President, Bob Beebe, GU4YOX, will be operating as GB5CC for this year’s Commonwealth Contest, which takes place on 14 to 15 March 2026.

He will be doing so in memory of former RSGB President, Bob Whelan, G3PJT who sadly became a Silent Key at the end of last year.

Bob Beebe looks forward to making contacts across the Commonwealth and sharing time on the amateur bands to reflect the fellowship, tradition and sense of community that Bob Whelan valued so deeply.

More Information - http://www.rsgbcc.org/hf

RAC Names Recipients of Amateur of the Year Award 2025

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Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) announced the recipients of the Amateur of the Year Award for 2025. This year's honorees, Fred (VE1FA) and Helen (VA1YL) Archibald, are recognised for their years of dedication to the amateur radio community.

Fred and Helen Archibald have been pillars of Amateur Radio in Canada for decades. While the award traditionally reflects contributions within a given year, their sustained excellence in 2025 – combined with a lifetime of service – made them compelling joint recipients.

In addition to being avid organisers of many DXpeditions, VE1FA is an instructor and technological innovator, and VA1YL has served as President of the Canadian Ladies Amateur Radio Association. Learn more about Fred and Helen's contributions to ham radio on the RAC website.

UK Clubs to Keep Data Upto Date

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If you are a member of an RSGB-affiliated club or society, the RSGB is encouraging you to check that your organisation’s details are up to date on Club Finder.

The RSGB Club Finder allows people to search for local amateur radio groups. Those people could want to join your club, find out more about amateur radio before taking their Foundation licence exam, or could perhaps need support for British Science Week activities. Updating your listing is easy. Just log into your club’s Membership Services account and go to the ‘UK Club Finder’ section.

The form includes a section called ‘Meeting details’ where you can add helpful information about disabled access, as well as details about both physical and online meetings. The Society will update Club Finder with any new data between 4pm and 6pm every Friday afternoon. I

f you wish your latest information to appear before the weekend, please ensure you update your details before 3pm on Fridays.

If you have any questions about the process, please contact membership@rsgb.org.uk