Ben’s presentation Ben will briefly explain the definition of portable operating and give reasons why portable operating has its benefits. He’ll go on to explain a little about his adventures which mainly include SOTA, working DX and contesting…all by operating portable. Ben will run through everything that is packed away in his rucksack to enable […]
Introduction 2022 marks the centenary of the British Broadcasting Corporation and whilst it is well known for its programme making and public service broadcasting, the BBC has also been responsible for introducing a wide range of technological innovations such as CEEFAX, RDS and VERA, Britain’s first videotape recorder. David’s presentation On this Tonight@8 webinar David […]
The role of the RSGB Examination Standards Committee (ESC) is to ensure the examinations system is fit for purpose so that licensed radio amateurs can enjoy their hobby legally and safely, without causing interference to the public, and be good citizens on-air. In addition, that they understand how to get the best out of the […]
The RSGB was saddened to learn that John Bazley, G3HCT passed away on 11 November in a nursing home in Queensland, Australia. John was President of the RSGB in 1979 and was a Life Member. In 1995 he was made a Life Vice President. He was also the IARU Region 1 representative to the CEPT Working […]
The Wales Millennium Centre is hosting a 360 degree virtual reality experience inspired by the wireless signals Marconi and Kemp exchanged between Flat Holm Island and Lavernock Point in 1897. Called A Signal Across Space, the experience takes the audience on a multi-layered journey that includes the history, mythology, language and nature of the area […]
Earlier in the year, the RSGB was approached by the BBC to find experts to contribute to two episodes of 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 […]
At the RSGB 2022 Convention we had a great time chatting to the ten special interest groups (SIG) who had stands at the event. We also spoke to the new RSGB SIG Manager Philip Hosey, MI0MSO about his role. Take a look at our video to find out what they do and how you can […]
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 […]
