The RSGB is hosting the Transatlantic Centenary Tests 2022 on the HF bands for the month of December. Unlike those of the 1920s, which consisted of one-way communication, this event will encourage world-wide two-way communication with UK and Crown Dependency stations. There will be a series of awards available for making QSOs with those who […]
The September issue of RadCom Basics is now available for RSGB members to view. There are a range of features including an introduction to SDR software on a Raspberry Pi4, how to construct a simple and cheap antenna for use on 10m, and the start of a useful series on fault-finding. Head over to our […]
Booking for the RSGB Convention ends on Sunday, 2 October 2022, so don’t miss out! You will still be able to buy day tickets at the event but these will be at a higher price. The programme is available on the RSGB website with summaries of some of the presentations. Information is added regularly to […]
Proceedings from Board meetings in 2022 are available for RSGB members to view online. Key messages over recent months have included: Discussions on the Strategic plan Meetings with Ofcom to discuss jamming and abuse The President, General Manager and several RSGB volunteers attended the IARU meeting at Friedrichshafen, participating in discussions on varied subjects including […]
For some time, the RSGB National Radio Centre has been using the narrow band (SSB, CW) segment of the geostationary QO-100 satellite to make demonstration QSOs to visitors. This has proved particularly popular not only for making reliable QSOs throughout its extensive communication footprint but also from a STEM perspective in giving a practical demonstration […]
The RSGB has issued trial version 2 of its EMF Calculator app. This version removes the restriction on frequencies below 10MHz and the minimum separation of near field boundary. The app is being released as a trial version as the RSGB would welcome feedback from users. You can find the app and more information in […]
The draft programme for the RSGB Convention has been released on our website. There are over 50 lectures planned for the weekend so we hope there is something for everyone to enjoy. This is our first hybrid event where we will also be livestreaming some of the lectures. Further details of the livestream will be […]
We are bringing our Jubilee activities to a close as a mark of respect for the Queen. Our website is being updated and the Innovation 70 award has been cancelled. Any radio amateur who has collected QSOs between 1 – 30 June 2022 for the Jubilee Award 70 may still submit their application to the […]
In response to requests from radio amateurs and after contact from Ofcom, a special RSL “Q” will be available from Wednesday, 14 September 2022 until the end of official national mourning on Monday, 19 September 2022. Any licensed radio amateur may choose to use this after their UK callsign prefix to show their respect for […]
Our thoughts are very much with the Royal Family as they mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We will be closing RSGB HQ and the RSGB National Radio Centre on Monday, 19 September 2022, the day of the Queen’s state funeral, as a mark of respect.
