GRANT SUPPORTS REPAIR OF REVERSE BEACON NODE

The Reverse Beacon Node serving Mauritius is undergoing necessary repairs with the help of a grant announced by the Yasme Foundation. The worldwide foundation's board of directors approved the grant in February but it was only recently announced. The funds are being given to Ashwin Mandary 3B8GL, who will repair his node on the RBN. The move was praised by the Mauritius Amateur Radio Society, whose active hams rely on the network. An RBN station monitors signal propagation, listening specifically for CW and digital modes. Ashwin is treasurer of the Mauritius Amateur Radio Society.

In a separate move, the Yasme Foundation is also providing a grant to the Korean Amateur Radio League to support its involvement in the activities of the Youth on the Air programme. The program is well-respected by young amateurs in South Korea, who used the callsign HLØYOTA during the December 2025 YOTA Month event.