During the RSGB 2022 Convention we interviewed a wide range of people, including three Presidents, RSGB Board Directors and other volunteers, as well as representatives of ESA and AMSAT-UK. We chatted to the RadCom team, the RSGB General Manager and Convention Chair, and also took the camera into the bar on Friday night to find […]
The RSGB’s National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park will be closed from Tuesday 22 November until Friday 25 November for the upgrading of essential equipment and the installation of a new fire alarm system. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
The RSGB Board met in October and the proceedings are now online. The Board noted its appreciation of the efforts of RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB and his colleagues in the preparation for the RSGB 2022 Convention. The effort required from the HQ team had been very considerable. Steve Thomas noted that it would […]
The RSGB’s 96th AGM will take place on Saturday, 15 April 2023. Full details of the AGM, the voting process and the calling notice will appear in the April 2023 issue of RadCom. In the coming weeks, the Society will publish details of the roles that will form part of the elections, and how you […]
We are pleased to announce that Eric Arkinstall, M0KZB has been appointed as the RSGB’s Morse Test Coordinator. His role comprises two main tasks: Contacting approved Morse assessors around the country and emailing them the contact details of candidates wanting to take a Morse test Emailing a Certificate of Competency to the candidate after a […]
The RSGB has launched its latest construction competition. To enable members across the country, and even the world, to enter, entries will be judged over the internet rather than in person. There are four categories—Beginners, Construction Excellence, Innovation, and Software—and the deadline for entries is 1 March 2023. Special recognition will be given to entries […]
The RSGB VHF Contest Committee is currently planning the rules for the 2023 VHF contests. Following some discussion at the RSGB Convention, they have some questions on which they would appreciate feedback from contestants. You can find the survey online and it will close on Sunday 13 November.
The RSGB President Stewart Bryant, G3YSX and General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB were interviewed at the National Hamfest by ICQ Podcast. Steve talked about this year’s first hybrid RSGB Convention which brought hundreds of people together again. The two days of livestream content attracted thousands of views from radio amateurs across the world. The President […]
At its September meeting the Board considered the RSGB strategic vision, values and priorities still to be fit for purpose. The Board will adjust some of the language to remove possible confusions and asked a number of Directors to prepare an article for RadCom to report on progress against the plan. The Board continues its […]
December 2022 is Youngsters On The Air (YOTA) month. This is an opportunity for individuals, clubs, groups and schools to run an amateur radio station with the aim of getting youngsters active on the air. The RSGB is inviting applications to host the special call sign GB22YOTA. To register your interest email Jamie, M0SDV at […]
