The RSGB Board has made the following announcement: Under the Article 32 a co-opted Director must retire at the AGM following their co-option. Ian Shepherd, G4EVK had been co-opted prior to the 2023 AGM and so would normally have had to retire from the Board. The Articles provide that “in exceptional circumstances, to fulfil a […]
Chris Colclough, G1VDP, has decided to step down from his Beyond Exams/Brickworks Co-ordinator role for personal reasons. He has held this role since the introduction of the schemes. The Society would like to thank Chris for his enthusiasm and endeavours over the years. Mark Burrows, 2E0SBM has worked alongside Chris and has agreed to take […]
Although the Coronation itself has taken place, our Coronation activities run until the end of June. After the successful Special Special Event Station run by Cray Valley Amateur Radio Society, the GB23C callsign is now open for individual radio amateurs and clubs to use. You can find out how to register via the GB23C web […]
We know that amateur radio is a great foundation for STEM careers. With that in mind, why not help us celebrate International Women in Engineering Day this June? We would love to share your stories of women in engineering roles to inspire future generations. If you, or a girl or woman you know, aspire to […]
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Ian Douglas, G7MFN became a Silent Key on Saturday 6 May. Ian had held both RSGB Regional and District Representative roles for many years, as well as being a GB2RS newsreader for the Northeast of England until recently when ill health forced him to […]
After serving for nine years, the RSGB Trophy Manager is retiring and so we are looking for a new volunteer for this role. The position is part of the RSGB Volunteer Leadership Team, reporting to the Board. Working in close relationship with the three Contest Committees and the RSGB General Manager, the Trophy Manager looks […]
The RSGB National Radio Centre’s Wheatstone Morse transmission system was used to make a special message tape for Bletchley Park in celebration of the 78th anniversary of VE Day (8 May). Take a look at the video on Bletchley Park’s YouTube channel.
The Morse ‘Slip Tape’ perforator and Wheatstone Morse transmitter (as featured in the June issue of RadCom) were put into action at the RSGB’s National Radio Centre to prepare a special message to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Click on the image above to watch the video
The RSGB President John McCullagh, GI4BWM was delighted to be invited to the IRTS Gala dinner last Saturday, 29 April. He really enjoyed meeting people at the rally on Sunday too and looks forward to chatting to more radio amateurs at future events.
The RSGB has released some updates about its planned Coronation activities. Firstly, a personalised RSGB Coronation QSL card is now available within the Coronation web pages. You can simply enter your call sign and print it off. Following the recent issue of GB23BAA to BZZ by Ofcom, the Beaconnect activity registration is now open. If […]
