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 […]
Over the period June to September 2022, Ofcom consulted on UK provisional views and positions as part of the preparations for WRC-23, the next ITU World Radio Conference. The RSGB has made a comprehensive reply and its volunteers continue to engage actively in national and international preparations. Topics of relevance to amateurs include 50MHz, 1.3GHz […]
On 7 to 9 October 2022, the RSGB held its first hybrid Convention which had speakers, attendees and livestream-watchers from across the world. The keynote presentation by IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA was very thought-provoking. In it he highlighted the threats to amateur radio as well as the importance of embracing modern techniques, whilst also […]
We’ve had to move Saturday’s Convention 2022 livestream to a new place – we’re sorry for any inconvenience. Head over to our new YouTube link to watch us live now!
