The University of Surrey Electronics and Amateur Radio Society (EARS) recently visited the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC). The visit, which Surrey EARS hopes to be the first of many field trips, was a huge success. Students reported that using the equipment was a real highlight, particularly the QO-100 station, which the group is currently […]
RSGB Board Chair, Stewart Bryant, G3YSX has announced two changes to Board Liaison roles: Ben Lloyd, GW4BML will have Director responsibility for Youth Richard Horton, G4AOJ will have Director responsibility for the Legacy Committee If you have any questions about those areas or would like to offer help or ideas, please contact Ben or Richard […]
Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) month is taking place in December. This means you have just over one month to think about how you, your club, school, or social group can get involved and help youngsters to get active on the amateur bands. It could be giving a demonstration at a local school or youth […]
Don’t forget to be part of the RSGB’s Tonight @ 8 webinar on Monday, 6 November 2023. Colin Summers, MM0OPX will give an entry-level talk aimed at newcomers to amateur radio. He will touch on antennas generally but will focus on the end-fed half-wave antenna including details of construction, transformers and performance. Watch this live […]
If you are thinking of taking an amateur radio exam before Christmas, there are two important dates you need to be aware of The last date you can take an exam at a club, whether online or on paper, is Wednesday 13 December If you want to take an exam online at home, the last date […]
The RSGB has released its first video from the 2023 Convention. RSGB General Manager and Convention Chair, Steve Thomas, M1ACB, talks to RSGB President John McCullagh, GI4BWM and IRTS President Enda Broderick, EI2II. The two Presidents discuss their views on the opportunities, challenges and great things happening in amateur radio at the moment. You can […]
We recently issued the first ever Foundation Gold Award, and it was a richly-deserved reward for application and endeavour! Becoming licensed Nine-year-old Joe Holroyd passed his Foundation with Hereford ARS back in April this year; eight minutes after the exam had started, Joe strolled out with a huge grin on his face. He had passed! […]
The RSGB recognises the importance of construction as a key element of amateur radio, whether that is using traditional construction skills or is a software or systems engineering project. The Society has launched its 2024 Construction Competition and the deadline for entries is 1 March 2024. To enable members across the country, and even the […]
The RSGB 2023 Convention takes place over both days this weekend. There is a fantastic range of presentations on a variety of amateur radio topics. If you haven’t already booked, you can buy day tickets on the door or join the Livestream at any time over the weekend. The Livestream contains 12 of the Convention […]
The RSGB is delighted to welcome Andrew Lenton, G8UUG as the new Chair of the Exams and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG). The Society would also like to thank Donard de Cogan, M0KRK for his hard work and dedication to this important role over a number of years. You can contact Andrew via esrg.chair@rsgb.org.uk
