Before I passed my Foundation licence, I thought amateur radio was all about making contacts on air, rather than understanding and experimenting with wireless communications or getting computers to talk to computers over a radio link. I’m Phil. I was M7ANW, am now 2E0IFI and I’m just getting started in amateur radio. My QTH is […]
We have released four more individual presentations from our 2022 Convention which cover a wide and interesting range of topics. Philip Lawson, G4FCL gives an introduction to test equipment whilst Phil Catterall, G4OBK talks about adventure radio in Europe. Taking a look back into history, Dr David Abrutat provides a fascinating insight into Bletchley Park […]
Following the introduction of the Direct to Full syllabus in July, bookings for the Direct to Full exam will begin in January 2023. You will be able to make a booking from Wednesday 11 January and the first exam slot will be on Saturday 21 January. You can only do the exam online but you […]
The RSGB Board has reviewed the amateur radio licence exam fees and has decided that there needs to be an increase from 1 April 2023. This is the first time in over ten years that the exam fees have risen and the new fees are still well below the cumulative rate of inflation since 2011. […]
The RSGB’s Examinations and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) is delighted to announce the appointment of John Hislop, G7OHO to the group. John is a retired physics teacher and has been licensed since 1992. During his teaching career, he taught the Novice and Foundation Licences to many youngsters during after-school clubs and set up radio stations […]
Does your school or college run an amateur radio club? Or are you interested in setting up a club at your school or college? Following the success of University Corner, the RSGB’s online list of universities with amateur radio clubs, the Society has launched School Zone. This brings together details of schools and colleges that […]
In support of YOTA month, the RSGB’s National Radio Centre (NRC) had a live video link-up with students and staff at Mallaig High School. About 30 students studying Physics, Science and History joined the 50-minute virtual tour and talk about the NRC, which concluded with a 40m QSO between GM5HMS and GB3RS in which several […]
This is the time of year when we call for volunteers to step forward for election at the RSGB’s AGM which will take place on 15 April 2023. We are looking for volunteers who are willing and able to give their time and enthusiasm to ensure the Society continues to develop and thrive. The candidate […]
The RSGB facilitates just over sixty lectures per year in a mixture of in-person, hybrid and remote formats. Fifty of these are at the RSGB Convention, and eleven are delivered through the livestreamed Tonight@8 webinars programme of events. This set of lectures aims to cover a wide mix of amateur radio related subjects, across all […]
The RSGB is seeking applicants for the volunteer role of Social Diversity Officer (SDO). The SDO will advise the Board on practical and pragmatic approaches to increasing social diversity and inclusion within the RSGB membership and amateur radio. They will need to consider all aspects of diversity and make suitable data-driven recommendations to the Board […]
