The RSGB autumn Tonight @ 8 programme starts Monday, 2 September 2024 when Brian Coleman, G4NNS gives an update on the Meteor Beacon Project, which is a cooperation between the worlds of amateur radio and astronomy. The first phase of this project was completed in May 2022 when the UK meteor beacon GB3MBA went on […]
We are delighted to announce that the Radio Society of Great Britain and ARISS, in conjunction with Girlguiding Surrey West and Brooklands Museum including the Innovation Academy, have been collaborating on a special event due to take place on Saturday, 5 October 2024. Girlguiding President, HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh will attend a planned contact […]
The Exams Team is pleased to publish the question grouping document, which shows which syllabus items link to questions in the exams. This may be of use to tutors who wish to generate their own practice papers. You can find the document in the exam advice and training materials page on the RSGB website
At the RSGB Convention there will be a workshop to introduce attendees to microcontroller programming through a short presentation followed by practical exercises. The Society’s aim is to widen the programming skills in the amateur radio community and introduce individuals to radio-related usage of Micro Controller Units (MCUs). If you attend the workshop, you will […]
If you are going to the National Hamfest on 27 and 28 September 2024, why not try the RSGB Morse competency test? You don’t have to book in advance, just visit the RSGB village area. You can be tested at 10, 12, 15, 20, 25 or 30 words per minute so you don’t have to […]
Dobrý den! (I’m trying to pick up some Czech whilst I’m here!) Today was all about kit building, which is one of my favourite aspects of amateur radio. I love to just put in my headphones and solder away! Today we made an end-fed, multi band antenna and a QRP FM receiver. Most of my […]
Today we went into central Prague to visit the national museum (Czechia’s National History Museum). This was a really great way to see the city for the first time and to get to know my fellow amateurs here! The recent history exhibit on 20th century Czechoslovakia was really interesting. They had an exhibit showing how […]
The RSGB Board Chair has announced that new Director Peter Bowyer, G4MJS will take on the Board Liaison roles for trophies and contesting (HF Contest Committee, VHF Contest Committee and the Contest Support Committee). If you would like to contact Peter, his email address is g4mjs@rsgb.org.uk.
The RSGB exams teams are pleased to release the exam reference documents for Syllabus 1.6 at Foundation, Intermediate and Full levels. You can find them on the Exam Forms page of the website. If you are taking an exam before 1 September 2024, please make sure you use the previous versions which will remain on the […]
The RSGB Convention is just eight weeks away and the programme is shaping up to be a fantastic mix of interesting presentations for every radio amateur, regardless of experience. There will also be practical sessions and time to chat to representatives from RSGB committees and groups. For a reminder of the wide range of RSGB […]
