Over the Coronation weekend, the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) at Bletchley Park ran a special event station, call sign GB2DAY. Running SSB on the 40m band, to give maximum opportunity for everyone to make a contact, over 500 stations were worked. There was a continuous pile-up of stations calling in from around the UK, […]
We are pleased to announce the team of young RSGB members who will be representing the Society and the UK at this summer’s Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) camp. The event, hosted by the Hungarian Radio Amateur Society (MRASZ), will take place in Gyor, Hungary between 5 and 12 August 2023. The team is made […]
Last year, the RSGB was approached by the BBC to find experts to contribute to its planned series ‘The Secret Genius of Modern Life’. For episode one, which takes a look at the bank card, Neil Smith, G4DBN re-created the Great Seal Bug – a wooden seal, gifted to the US embassy in Moscow in […]
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.
