Back in May, student journalist, Alina, visited the special special event station, GB23C, run by Cray Valley Radio Society as part of the RSGB’s celebrations for the Coronation of King Charles III. The video she has released includes interviews with members of CVRS talking about their equipment, making contacts across the world, and other historical […]
There is so much happening at the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) that it needs to expand its team of volunteers! If you can volunteer at weekends, you will be particularly welcome. The NRC has a fabulous set-up, and full training on using the GB3RS radio station will be given. You will be joining a […]
A new amateur TV display has just been installed at the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC), with signals received via the wide-band segment of the geostationary satellite QO-100. We are delighted to be able to demonstrate amateur TV as a permanent display at the NRC, helping to highlight yet another exciting aspect of our technical […]
Radio amateurs are reminded that the special call sign GB23C, used to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, stopped being available for use on Friday 30 June. The availability of special call signs GB23BAA to GB23BZZ, used for Beaconnect events, also ended at the same time. The optional ‘R’ Coronation regional secondary […]
John McCullagh, GI4BWM (RSGB President), Stewart Bryant, G3YSX (Board Chair) and Steve Thomas, M1ACB (General Manager) were interviewed by ICQ Podcast’s Martin Butler, M1MRB/W9ICQ over the weekend at HAM Radio, Friedrichshafen. They discussed the Ofcom consultation, Updating the Amateur Radio Licensing Framework, which opened on Friday (23 June). You can watch the interview on the ICQ […]
An Ofcom consultation called Updating the Amateur Radio Licensing Framework opened on Friday, 23 June 2023. According to Ofcom, the proposals set out in the consultation aim to “provide greater operating freedom for radio amateurs; and make the process of getting and using a licence simpler, clearer and more responsive.” The closing date for responses […]
National Coding Week has been run for many years in the third week of September. Coding is used increasingly in amateur radio, and the BBC Micro:bit and the Arduino have made it easier for radio amateurs of all ages to discover more about this. As part of its commitment to encourage youngsters into amateur radio […]
After serving for nine years, the RSGB Trophy Manager is retiring and the Society is 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 after the […]
The East Suffolk Wireless Revival, also known as the Ipswich Radio Rally, will take place today, Sunday the 18th of June. The venue is Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton IP10 0PW, just off the A14. The doors open at 9.30am and the entry fee for visitors is £3. The venue has free car parking. […]
Today is the last chance to work PD2023APD. The station is active to mark Autistic Pride Day which is held on the 18th of June each year. Listen for the callsign on the 10, 20 and 40m bands. See QRZ.com for more information. Special callsign AU40NRO is active on the HF bands until the 30th […]
