The Tonight@8 autumn programme begins on Monday, 7 September 2026 with an engaging webinar on amateur radio and the future of satellite communication. RSGB Board Director Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB will deliver a presentation that starts with a brief history on the subject before looking ahead to the future. He will touch on FUNcube developments, FUNcube+ […]
The RSGB Convention NanoVNA Essentials workshop has now sold out! Make sure you don’t miss out on the remaining spaces for the two other workshops by securing your ticket now. On Friday, 9 October 2026 you can take part in a five-and-a-half-hour workshop offering practical advice on identifying the sources and mitigating the effects of […]
We’re delighted to announce that Steve Chalk achieved a Bronze Medal at the IARU Region 1 ARDF Championships in Romania last week. He was one of a small team competing on behalf of the RSGB. Steve gained his medal in the M60 category of the Sprint race, in which the transmissions are just 12 seconds […]
The DMR Youth Net, organised by the RSGB Youth Committee, is back at 7pm BST on Tuesday 1 September following a break over the summer holidays. Since the launch of the net in 2025, young operators have joined from across Europe to build confidence speaking on the radio, connect with fellow young operators from around […]
The RSGB Board is pleased to announce that, following its meeting on 22 August 2026, Graham Smith, G4NMD has been appointed Chair of the Board. This appointment forms part of a planned and orderly leadership transition agreed by the Board. Stewart Bryant, G3YSX, who has served as Chair since 2023 with distinction, fully supports the […]
The presentation Amateur radio has always been about making, experimenting, creating, and investigating. The hobby has never been in such a good place for the availability of tools, supplies, and connections to enable entirely new fields being available from home. A quick guide to what is available to the average home user, from SMT components […]
The RSGB Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Will Richardson, 2E0WYA has been co-opted as a Director to the RSGB Board by a unanimous vote of the Board, effective 14 June 2026. Since 2025, Will has provided invaluable leadership in steering our strategic planning and development. Will shall serve in this co-opted capacity […]
The BBC has announced that its long-wave service on 198kHz—currently transmitting BBC Radio 4—will close on 27 June 2026 at 1am BST. The long-wave transmitters at Droitwich in Worcestershire, Westerglen near Stirling, and Burghead—overlooking the Moray Firth—will be closed that day. The RSGB and the BBC Amateur Radio Group will be marking this occasion on […]
The May 2026 issue of RadCom Basics is now available in the RSGB mobile and web app for members to enjoy. RadCom Basics is aimed at newcomers to amateur radio and those who enjoy refreshing their skills and knowledge. The May issue includes articles on DMR for beginners, building a 2m and 70cm travel antenna and understanding radio waves. The full collection of […]
After its meeting in April 2026, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages: Following the Board elections the Chair welcomed new Directors John Moss, G0KTW, Graham Smith, G4NMD and Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB to their first substantive Board. Ben Lloyd, GW4BML was welcomed back to the Board following his re-election Brickworks continues to develop. This important […]
