Subscriptions frozen for 2026
As we had a successful McMichael Rally in 2025 – and as a thank you to all the members who helped run the rally – subscriptions...
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Chinese handheld radios
There are always new models of handheld radio coming out of China, usually small variations on an existing model. Now however there are too many new...
Vertical antenna designs & radials
Some years ago, the original manufacturer of Butternut antennas (they’re now made by DX Engineering) had a few ‘Tech Note’ pdf files on their website. In...
ISS SSTV Series 30 starting Wed 12 Nov
The ISS is celebrating 25 years of the ISS, ARISS and Scouting with a week-long set of SSTV transmissions. Decoding can be by smartphone/tablet app or...
Possible tariff price rises on amateur gear from USA?
Following President Trump’s imposition of tariffs (additional import taxes) on imports from the UK, the UK government has published a 417 page list of American products...
2025 Bob Green M0HJY construction Award
Winner of the BBRC 2025 construction award was Ian, M7IKK. Ian, M7IKK (left) receives the Bob Green M0HJY Construction trophy from BBRC Chair, Charles G0SKA Ian’s...
2025 BBRC Committee
Following the 2025 Annual General Meeting there have been a number of changes to the club committee. For 2025/26 the club Chairman is Charlie G0SKA, Secretary...
2025 AGM coming up, renew now to vote!
The club’s Annual General Meeting is on March 3, when the committee will be wrapping up the club year, you’ll hear how the finances are doing...
Happy New Year 2025! (subs are due)
Happy New Year for 2025. The club has lots of interesting things lined up for 2025, including a surplus equipment sale, a show ‘n’ tell evening,...
Delay in Ofcom changes to amateur licences
Ofcom have announced a delay in Phases 2 & 3 of the changes to amateur radio licensing, which were planned for December 2024 and March 2025....
