The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) is engaging with member societies to explore potential changes to its future structure. The RSGB has contributed to this consultation by raising several concerns and offering constructive suggestions across a range of topics. Throughout these discussions, the Society has prioritised the development of amateur radio and the interests of […]
The RSGB Examinations Standards Committee (ESC) has published its annual report, relating to activities in 2024. The report shows that overall candidate numbers have increased to above pre-pandemic levels and are well above the extrapolation of the declining trend over the decade before the pandemic. The ESC believes that this is probably due to the […]
Special Event Stations (SES) are popular around the world, and a great source of fun and excitement for organisers and QSO chasers. They can also be a fantastic tool for outreach, allowing you to demonstrate amateur radio and encourage people to find out more. But how do you organise an event to achieve all those […]
Following its meeting in April, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages: RSGB President Bob Beebe, GU4YOX reported that he had attended the IARU 100th anniversary Interim Meeting with other RSGB volunteers. The Society had been closely involved in the foundation of IARU and so his participation in the event was very welcome. The IARU […]
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 let’s show the very best of amateur radio and make sure we are there for one another. Let’s listen to each other, show our appreciation for our fellow radio amateurs and celebrate kindness within our community. Read how amateur radio helped Lee Aldridge, G4EJB in the July […]
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 let’s show the very best of amateur radio and make sure we are there for one another. Let’s listen to each other, show our appreciation for our fellow radio amateurs and celebrate kindness within our community. Read how amateur radio helped Lee Aldridge, G4EJB in the July […]
Following its meeting in March, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages: Audit: Board noted that as in the past few years, the Audit was unqualified and the auditors identified no issues during their audit. The Board felt that this should confirm to members that the Society’s financial procedures were in good order. Board recognised […]
Congratulations to Barry Lewis, G4SJH who has been given the IARU Diamond Award at the IARU R1 Interim meeting in Paris today. The award is given to “An IARU volunteer of long standing who has provided services over a significant number of years and has shown exceptional diligence during a long period of service.” In […]
After today’s AGM, a brief Board meeting was held. The Board chose Stewart Bryant, G3YSX to continue in the role of Board Chair and Peter Bowyer, G4MJS to continue as Vice Chair. Both will remain in these roles until the 2026 AGM. You can find details of all RSGB Board Directors at rsgb.org/board, and the […]
For some roles in the RSGB elections, a single nomination was received. These include the two vacancies for Elected Board Directors. Peter Bowyer, G4MJS and Mark Savage, M0XIC will each take up the role of Elected Board Director at the end of the RSGB AGM on 12 April 2025. They were interviewed separately to enable […]
