We have released two of our RSGB 2022 Convention videos just for RSGB members to view. In the first presentation Using the Right Tools to Work More 144MHz DX John Regnault, G4SWX gives a comprehensive guide to a range of software packages and websites that will help you to develop your VHF DXing skills The […]
British Science Week, run by the British Science Association, is an annual event celebrating science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). It provides a platform to support teachers, STEM professionals and the public in delivering STEM activities and events across the UK. This year’s theme is Connections, which lends itself perfectly to wireless communication and amateur […]
The RSGB has just released another presentation from its 2022 Convention. Brian Coleman, G4NNS talks about The UK Meteor Beacon Project which is a collaborative project between the amateur radio and radio astronomy communities. The aim is to collect data on meteor events over the UK and phase one was to establish a transmit beacon. […]
The RSGB’s National Radio centre (NRC) has hosted the D-Star Repeater GB7BP located at Bletchley Park for several years, enabling both the NRC volunteers to demonstrate D-Star QSOs and those in the vicinity with D-Star capability to communicate worldwide. Recently the NRC has installed a DMR Hotspot, which enables visiting radio amateurs with DMR radios […]
We are delighted to see the feature in The Times this morning about amateur radio. Heather Parsons, the RSGB Comms Manager, has spent the last week liaising with Rhys Blakely, the Science Correspondent, and coordinating the interviewees. It has been a great opportunity to highlight amateur radio and the RSGB in the mainstream media. An external […]
Aged 26 or under? Love all things radio? Why not join the RSGB Youth Team? The team currently has over 30 members across the UK, who work together to encourage young people into the hobby. You’ll be involved in planning events, attending shows and writing articles. Get involved, gain skills and make new friends! See […]
We are delighted to announce that, as part of our Coronation celebration activities, Ofcom has approved R as the optional Coronation regional secondary locator prefix for all radio amateurs. You will be able to use this for the whole of May and June 2023. More information will be reported closer to the date of the […]
On Monday, 6 February 2023 Anthony Luscre, K8ZT will talk about QRP operating on the RSGB’s Tonight @ 8 webinar. Find out more on the Society’s website and put the date in your diary for another fascinating live presentation. You can watch and ask questions live on our YouTube channel or our special BATC channel.
Following feedback on the Direct to Full mock exam paper, the RSGB ESRG discussed Q26 this week and agreed to amend the question. The mock paper has been updated on the RSGB web site to reflect the changes agreed.
RSGB District Representative Martyn Vincent, G3UKV was interviewed on BBC Radio Shropshire recently for “Learn your name in Morse Code Day”. Martyn spoke to Michaela Wylde about his club Telford & District ARS, amateur radio and CW. He gave a demonstration of how to send his name in Morse Code and played an example of what Morse […]
