The following is a message from Nick (G4FAL):

The RSGB and the BBC Amateur Radio Group will be activating four special calls to mark the closure of BBC Long Wave transmissions on 198kHz (1500m) after more than 90 years. The Long Wave transmitters at Droitwich in Worcestershire, Westerglen near Stirling and Burghead overlooking the Moray Firth, will be closed down on 27 June 2026.

GB1500M will be active for one week from 21-27 June 2026 and may be activated from G, GM, GW, GI, GJ, GD and GU, by RSGB and BBCARG members over the period.
GB198LW will be activated by Cray Valley RS (England), GB198END by Moray Firth ARS (Scotland) and GB198KHZ by Stirling and District ARS (Scotland) during the week 21-27 June 2026.

Full details are on the RSGB website https://rsgb.org – search for “BBC Long Wave Shutdown.” A commemorative QSL card will be available for any QSOs or SWL reports via M0OXO OQRS.

Source: RSGB