RAYNET AGM will take place on 26th March 2026 at the Bronte Hotel.. Please be sure to attendMany Thanks
Geoff Priestley, Controller, G7JZM.
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The RSGB’s “Advance, the Full Licence” book comprehensively prepares candidates for the Full License examination.
| LICENCE | Max. Power |
General Limitations |
| FOUNDATION | 50w | HF (160m to 10m), VHF (2m) and UHF (70cm) Commercially made equipment only UK Only |
| INTERMEDIATE | 100w | All UK Amateur Frequencies Can build / Repair equipment from kits or published plans UK Only |
| FULL | 1KW | All UK Amateur Frequencies Can build / Repair equipment from scratch Can operate abroad where reciprocal agreements exist Can operate Maritime Mobile with permission of the Ship’s Master. |
At first, Amateur Radio Station call signs appear to comprise a semi-random collection of letters and numbers, but there is some logic involved (although they’re not as simple to understand as the generally accepted and used FreeBand call signs). The first letter (nearly always) identifies the country in which the licence was issued, and the remaining letters and numbers identify the individual that holds the licence, and perhaps some information about the level of licence held.
| LICENCE | Current Typical Format | Meaning / Historical | Examples |
| FOUNDATION | M6abc | “M” indicates a UK Licence, “6” indicates the licence is Foundation level “abc” are the individual’s unique identification letters Previous to “M6” Licenses, Foundation holders were issued “M3”. There is no difference in the two, the change to M6 was simply made because the majority of M3 call-signs had been used. |
M6MAD, M6ERG, M3CDE, MD4CAT |
| INTERMEDIATE | 2x0abc | “2×0” indicates a UK Intermediate Licence), “x” is the Regional Identifier (see below) “abc” are the individual’s unique identification letters | 2E0QWE, 2W0DAI, 2M0MCC |
| FULL | M0abc | “M” indicates a UK Licence, “0” indicates the licence is Full level “abc” are the individual’s unique identification letters Previous to “M0” Licenses, all UK Class 1 and Class 2 Licenses were prefixed “G”. Before the Morse requirement was lifted the last digit usually indicated a Class 1 or Class 2 licence determining whether the licence holder had completed the mandatory Morse Speed Test and could use HF frequencies, or was limited to VHF and above. Now all “G” licenses and “M0” have exactly the same privileges. |
M0SDY, M0DAN, MI0MIL |
A Summary of UK Callsigns follows:
| Call sign | Issue dates and details |
| G2 + 2 letters | 1920 – 1939 |
| G3 + 2 letters | 1937 – 1938 |
| G4 + 2 letters | 1938 – 1939 |
| G5 + 2 letters | 1921 – 1939 |
| G6 + 2 letters | 1921 – 1939 |
| G8 + 2 letters | 1936 – 1937 |
| G1 + 3 letters | 1983 – 1988 – originally issued as Class B licence |
| G2 + 3 letters | Originally issued as “Artificial Aerial” licence |
| G2 + 3 letters | Originally issued as “Artificial Aerial” licence |
| G3 + 3 letters | Issued between 1946 and 1971. Originally issued to amateur radio Class A licence holders |
| G4 + 3 letters | Issued between 1971 and 1985. Originally issued to amateur radio class A licence holders. |
| G5 + 3 letters | Originally issued to foreign nationals as a form of reciprocal ham radio licence. They were withdrawn and either they used existing home calls with additional UK prefix / callsign, or if applicable they could apply for UK licence. |
| G6 + 3 letters | 1981 – 1983. Originally issued as a class B licence |
| G7 + 3 letters | 1989 – 1996. Originally issued as a class B licence |
| G8 + 3 letters | 1964 – 1981. Originally issued as a class B licence |
| G0 + 3 letters | 1986 – 1996. Originally issued as a class A licence |
| M1 + 3 letters | 1996 – . Originally issued as a class B licence. |
| M0 + 3 letters | 1996 – . Originally issued as a class A licence |
| M3 + 3 letters | Foundation licence. |
| M6 + 3 letters | Foundation licence, from May 2008. |
UK Amateur Licenses also include a Mandatory Prefix and an optional (but recommended Best Practice) Suffix when used.
| PREFIX | SUFFIX |
| PURPOSE: – The Prefix Letter indicates from which Country within the United Kingdom the Radio is currently being operated. If no Prefix is shown it is assumed to be operating in the Default Country, England. However, for Intermediate licenses (only) the “E” is required (eg 2E0MLN). | MEANING: – Inclusion of the Suffix letters used to be Mandatory but is now optional (although Recommended). The letter(s) indicate the type of location from which the station is transmitting. |
POSSIBLE PREFIX LETTERS:
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12 Apr 2026 – Northern Amateur Radio Societies Association (NARSA) Exhibition (Blackpool Rally)
Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool FY2 9AA.
Details from Dave, M0OBW 01270 761 608, 07720 656542, dwilson@btinternet.com
narsa.org.uk
11 Oct – 2026 Annual Hornsea ARC Rally
Driffield Showground, YO25 9FB, East Yorkshire.
Details from Les on 01377 252 393.
15 Mar 2026 – Ripon and District Amateur Radio Society Rally
Great Ouseburn Village Hall, Lightmire Ln, Great Ouseburn, York YO26 9RL.
The doors open for traders at 7.30am and to the public at 10am. Admission costs £5.
Free parking, refreshments and bacon butties available.
Tables are available at a cost of £10 each, please book early.
For more information email radars.rally@gmail.com
8 Feb 2026 – Red Rose Winter Rally
Mather Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, Lancs. WN7 2PJ
Large car park, catering, bring and buy, raffle, improved disable access and seating area.
Open from 10am (exhibitors 8.15am).
For more information and booking visit WMRC website at wmrc.co.uk
Saturday 3rd October 2026
9.30am start, King George V Playing Fields, Patterdale
Cumbria Raynet
The ‘Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay’ is a fell running relay race that started life as the ‘Ian Hodgson Mountain Relay’ (see History section for more detail). It is set in the heart of the Lake District Fells, takes place every year on the first weekend in October, and is competed by around 70 teams from across the country, but mainly the North of England. It is the longest-running mountain relay in the country.
The race is a tough one, with 4 legs each throwing up their separate challenges, including hard climbs and steep descents on difficult terrain. The route requires careful navigation, especially in bad weather, so it is imperative that clubs only enter if they are confident that all 8 runners have the navigation & mountain experience to cope with these conditions; it is not a race for novices. The race also represents one of the highlights of the fell running calendar, with keen racing across some magnificent mountain terrain, and is always a great social day out ending with many stories & shared experiences.
Cleveland RAYNET are looking for operator for the Kilburn Kanter on Saturday 2nd November If would like to attend please contact Cleveland RAYNET
John G8YDC
Lyke Wake Race 11th July 2026
Richmond RAYNET
The Challenge is held on a handicap basis based on previous run times over the Lyke Wake route and/or participant’s own estimated times. All participants are expected to be fully aware of the classic Lyke Wake route as the route itself is not marked . The maximum time allowed to complete the event is twelve hours (including the handicap). (Start times, which will be advised with entry confirmation, will be somewhere between approx. 04:00 & 10:00). All participants must be 21 or over on the day to meet the requirements of the Trail Running Association Permit.
The course is a point to point course and we are not able to provide transport to the start or from the finish due to the variable handicap start times and there is limited, remote, parking at the start area. It is therefore advisable to consider your transport solutions carefully.
About the event.
It starts close to Osmotherley (Sheepwash car park, top of Cod Beck reservoir) and the finish is just over 40 miles away at Ravenscar village in the grounds of Raven Hall.
There will be seven checkpoints along the course, each supplying drinks and most with snacks. One checkpoint, the Lion Inn, which is just before halfway, will supply other food such as rice pudding and/or tinned fruit.
the start, finish and checkpoints in between with the what3words references.
Sheepwash – SE467992 browser,fuels,renovated
Carlton Bank – NZ523030 beefed.fitter.inspected
Clay Bank – NZ573033 relishes.correct.trump
Lion Inn – SE679997 gives.lights.stiffly
Hamer – SE744995 tumble.tripped.straying
Stape – SE804983 circus.quicker.sprain
Ellerbeck – SE856982 playfully.grudges.educates
Jugger Howe – NZ945003 actual.bothered.charities
Raven Hall – NZ981017 chins.cabbages.races
Participants should be aware that parts of the route are severe and remote, especially in extreme weather, and therefore mandatory kit must be carried at all time.
Raynet are volunteers who will provide radio communication links between each checkpoint.
Harrogate Rotary Nidderdale Walk 17th May 2026
Nidderdale RAYNET Group
Nidderdale Charity Walk & Run
Organised by The Rotary Club of Harrogate in association with Verity Frearson. Supporting Local Charities.
Wensleydale Wander, 11th April
Richmond RAYNET
Come and join us for a friendly and sociable walk in Wensleydale in aid of charities. There is a choice of two circular walks, one a 23 mile challenge and a shorter one of 12 miles, both starting and finishing in Leyburn. There are liquid refreshments at various checkpoints in both walks, while sausage rolls are provided at the halfway point on the longer walk. All walkers receive Soup Roll and Pudding at the finish in Wensleydale School from 12MD to 5pm. Showers are also available. The routes are well sign-posted and marshalled, so no one is likely to get lost!
Both Walks begin at 9.00am in Grove Square, though walkers first gather for registration at Wensleydale School, where car-parking is available. The walk is limited to a maximum 8 hours. Entries prior to the closing date are encouraged. A limited number of entries will be accepted on the day (on the day entries are charged at £25 per entry).
All finishers will receive a certificate.
Wensleydale Wander takes place under rules of the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA)
LDWA Blubberhouses 25 Sun, March 22
Richmond RAYNET
The 2026 Blubberhouses Moor challenge event will take place on Sunday 22 March 2026. Entries are now open at SiEntries https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=16392
A tough 23+ mile route in 9.5 hrs for Walkers and Runners taking in Bland Hill (GR207531) – Swinsty Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir – Thruscross Reservoir – Rocking Hall – Bolton Abbey – Beamsley Beacon – Round Hill – Ellarcarr Pike – Timble – Bland Hill.
Please Note: There will be a cut-off time of 13.45 at CP6 (Ling Farm), any entrant not departing CP6 before that time will be retired from the event. It is a condition of entry that all entrants accept this cut-off.
Includes Certificate, Badge, Some CP refreshments, Hot Meal at finish with Veggie Option.
KARS & KRG Scheduled Post/pages
Draft Post/pages Committee only
Committee
Event Coordinators
24 Hour Callout 033 00 43 00 42
Mike G7HEN web page
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