Amateur radio – special event stations commemorating the closure of BBC Radio LW
GB1500M
The RSGB and the BBC Amateur Radio Group will be marking this occasion on the air and are looking for volunteers to activate the call sign GB1500M in the week leading up to and including the day of the closure. 1500m was the wavelength of the BBC Long Wave transmissions for many decades. Operation will be from Sunday 21 June until Saturday 27 June. Activators may be individuals or clubs operating from within the UK, Isle of Man or Channel Islands.
GB198LW
Cray Valley Radio Society will be activating GB198LW with their focus on celebrating the Droitwich Transmitting Station. They will include a display of vintage wireless sets at their club station.
GB198END
Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society will be activating GB198END from close to the site of the Burghead Transmitting Station.
QSL cards and LoTW updates
A commemorative QSL card is available for GB1500M, GB198LW, GB198END and GB198KHZ, delivered to you free via the QSL buro, or at a small cost by direct post. Application is only via M0OXO OQRS. Please do not send your card via the QSL buro. The card is also available to SWL enthusiasts; please see the instructions on the QRZ.com page for each call sign.
https://rsgb.org/main/radio-sport/rsgb-contest-club/bbc-long-wave-shutdown/
Mike Terry to Longwaveradiolistening iog (2026-06-01)