National Preparedness Month – Ham Radio Supply List

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National Preparedness Month – Ham Radio Supply List

As the tornadoes that struck Massachusetts on 6th September 2025, demonstrate, you need to be ready for an emergency ahead of time. Radio amateurs were able to serve their communities and the National Weather Service because they were prepared.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released a list of supplies to keep in an emergency supply kit, which includes things like food, water, medications, a first aid kit, and other useful items – but hams may want to take it a step further.

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RSGB Outreach Team’s DMR Project Continues

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The Autumn term is starting at schools and colleges around the country and the RSGB Outreach Team is continuing its DMR project to help young people get on the air. If you are a teacher who would like to take your amateur radio licence and set up a school club, there is support in place to help you.

In collaboration with the Radio Communications Foundation, the RSGB is offering to pay the licence exam fee for nine teachers to help get you and your school club started. In addition, once you have your licence you can apply for a free DMR kit on loan for three months to help set up your club.

If you are a teacher interested in starting a school radio club, please email RSGB Youth Chair Chris Aitken, MM0WIC via youthchampion.school@rsgb.org.uk

RSGB LoRa Balloon to be Launched this Week

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Only a few days remain until the RSGB LoRa balloon is launched but you still have time to take part.

Go to the website to download a detailed guide to help you build and code your LoRa tracker board. You can also find a link to a video in which Fraser, MM0EFI demonstrates the process.

The balloon launch takes place on Saturday 20 September 2025 at approximately 11am BST. The challenge is open to all radio amateurs but, to be eligible to win one of the two available prizes, you must be an RSGB individual member or an affiliated club. Don’t forget to let the Society know how you get on. Share your story and photos with the RSGB Communications Team via comms@rsgb.org.uk

LoRA Balloon - http://www.rsgb.org/lora-balloon