The presentation Following two very successful RSGB Convention presentations on this subject in 2015 and 2019, Ian will start this special Tonight@8 follow-up by setting the scene about sources of interference in the shack, and what we can do to stop them. He will then review the present scene: the ever-changing availability of ferrite components; […]
The Radio Communications Foundation (RCF) is a small charity that seeks to promote radio engineering and amateur radio. Last year, a number of teachers identified the cost of Foundation exams as a barrier for some young people. The RCF Trustees considered how they might help. Funding exams for every youngster was seen to be unaffordable, […]
Remember to be part of the RSGB 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 (EFHW) antenna, including details of construction, transformers and performance. Find out more […]
The RSGB affiliated club Course and Exam Finder map has been relaunched this week. All affiliated clubs were invited by email to submit information about courses and exams that they run. The replies that were received are now on the RSGB website. If you use the search function and it doesn’t show any results, try […]
Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets at the RSGB Convention last month to raise money for the DXpedition Fund. The Fund has already made donations to expeditions such as Bouvet, Swains, Rockall and Tuvalu this year. If you’re planning a DXpedition to a rare destination and would like to apply, go to the […]
The RSGB is delighted to welcome Elaine Richards, G4LFM as the new volunteer RSGB Archivist. Elaine is a former RadCom Managing Editor and was keen to continue to oversee the RSGB archives when she retired from her RadCom role last year. If you would like more information about an old amateur radio photo or document, […]
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 […]
