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 […]
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.
