UK Coronation Call Signs

Individual callsigns

Ofcom has kindly agreed that UK and Crown Dependency radio amateurs may use the “R” prefix in their callsigns during May and June 2023. A Notice of Variation (NoV) will be required and you can apply via the RSGB website.

Short contest calls may also use this prefix, providing the parent callsign holds the requisite NoV.

We intend to make a special members QSL card template available for download, details to follow.

Those who do not wish to apply for a NoV can use the suffix “/23C” on the end of their callsigns throughout May and June 2023, but please note this will not work with FT8/4 and similar modes.

Special Event Stations

After discussion with Ofcom, we suggest that for Special Event Stations (SES) radio amateurs use callsigns GB0Rxx or GB4Rxx (where xx are any letters).

A group in each of the Nations with Regional Secondary Locators (RSL’s), and the Crown Dependencies, may like to use GB3KCx where x is their normal RSL. This has been done by Jersey already and is their suggestion.

You can apply for these SES callsigns via the Ofcom portal in the usual way.

Flagship Special Event Station Callsign GB23C

On 10th May the callsign GB23C will be made available for individuals and clubs to use, until the end of June 2023. Application details to follow.