Icom UK Supports The Scouts with IC-9700 Radio for JOTA Activities

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Icom UK have provided an IC-9700 radio to the Scout Association to aid their yearly Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) activities and various Amateur radio promotional events.

The Scout Association’s annual JOTA programme provides young people with an insight into Amateur radio, helping them connect with other Scouts across the world whilst learning the fundamentals of radio communication.

We have written an article about our involvement, which you can read here: Icom UK Supports The Scouts with IC-9700 Radio for JOTA Activities.

To watch a short video about JOTA, including our IC-9700, click here: JOTA and the Important Involvement of Amateur Radio.

New Book Release: ARRL On the Air Yearbooks

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New Book Release: ARRL On the Air Yearbooks

Enjoy On the Air magazine with a collection of colorful articles featured in issues from 2020-2021 and 2022-2023. The On the Air Yearbooks cover a range of ham radio interests and topics, delivering introductory techniques and stories that help hams get the most out of their amateur radio license. They cover what to do with a Technician-class license, how to operate on HF, and WSJT-X modes like FT8 and WSPR. They’re also full of practical information about handheld radios, repeaters, satellites, Parks on the Air®, and participating in ARRL Field Day.

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RSGB Outreach Team Launches its First Official DMR Youth Net

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The RSGB Outreach Team is thrilled to launch its first official DMR Youth Net. The first net will be on Tuesday 30 September at 1900UTC and the RSGB Youth Talk Group 23554 is available on the DVSPh and Brandmeister Networks. Whether you're just starting out or already love getting on the air, this bi-weekly net is your chance to build confidence speaking on the radio, connect with fellow young operators from around the world, and join in without needing to set up antennas at home. Hosted by RSGB Youth Outreach Team Leaders Chris Aitken, MM0WIC and Ben Lloyd, GW4BML, the net is designed to grow with you. As your skills and confidence develop, you could even take the mic and chair future sessions!

We’re also offering loan kits that include a DMR handset and hotspot to help schools and home educators get started.

More Information - https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2025/09/19/rsgb-outreach-team-launches-its-first-official-dmr-youth-net/