Chasing Cornwallis Challenge Continues

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The Chasing Cornwallis Challenge continues October 5-7 and 19-21 with special event stations K4M and K4Y. K4M recognizes the Battle of Kings Mountain, a significant conflict during the American Revolutionary War. K4Y recognizes the Battle of Yorktown. QSL cards for each event will be available.

WRTC Spots To Be Sold To Highest Bidder

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The next World Radiosport Team Championship won't be happening until 2026 but the worldwide competition has already begun for radio amateurs looking to enter this high-level event as part of a sponsored team. Instead of being selected based on the WRTC qualification programme based on results in major contests, prospective sponsored teams engage in competitive bidding in the hopes of securing a place as top bidder. Bidding begins at 20,000 US dollars and the sealed-bid auction will have two rounds. Sponsored teams are considered an important funding source by WRTC organisers.

Initial bids may be emailed until the 30th of April 2025 to finance@wrtc2026.org

The competitive element continues when the two winning teams get to the event venue in the east of England. Organisers say that sponsored teams are as eligible as any other entrants to win WRTC2026.

RSGB British Science Week Challenge

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Are you looking for your next construction challenge? Then the RSGB British Science Week Time challenge could be for you.

The task is to provide a method of either measuring the frequency of a radio frequency source or signal, or providing a time reference to a radio operator or radio system. You must use readily available components, material or other resources.

The activity is open to all ages and is divided into three categories:

  • Under 18 or still in school

  • Under 21 or an undergraduate up to the age of 23

  • A category with no age restriction

You can enter as an individual or as a group.

The winner of each category will win a prize of £150 with the winners being announced at this year’s RSGB Convention in October.

The deadline for entries is 1 September 2024

You can find out more, including how to enter, by visiting the ‘Time-related challenge’ link on the BSW web page - https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2024/07/05/rsgb-british-science-week-challenge-2/