I was interested in radio when I was young and was fascinated by scanners and listening to the airwaves. I would sit and listen with my Dad in the evenings. I joined the army when I was 21 and even though I was a tank driver and then a dog handler for two tours of Afghanistan, […]
RSGB Board Director and EMC Chair John Rogers, M0JAV has created a helpful video to demonstrate how to use the RSGB/Ofcom EMF calculator. The calculator itself has also been updated on the RSGB website. You can watch the video direct on the RSGB YouTube channel or via a link on the RSGB’s EMF web pages.
We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT. He had been the Radio Society of Great Britain’s patron since 1952 and joined the Society on several occasions. These included special event stations, anniversary events and exhibitions. In 1988, he attended the 75th Anniversary Convention […]
I’ve been interested in amateur radio for a long time but was never able to get started. I am a mechanical engineer and have worked most of my professional life with commercial aircraft. I have always been interested in computers, electronics and radios. I think that the ability of communicating without mobile phone network support […]
The RSGB is delighted to launch a new Award that is designed to celebrate the friendship of amateur radio over the airwaves. Radio amateurs are encouraged to exchange the four-letter identifier of their club and accumulate points for each qualifying QSO. Through this you can gain the award. However, the main purpose of the award […]
The latest episode of ICQ Podcast features an in-depth interview with three senior RSGB representatives: Board Director John Rogers, M0JAV; ESC Chair Tony Kent, G8PBH; and GM Steve Thomas, M1ACB. Listen to an explanation about the new EMF licence regulations, an update on exams, an overview of the RSGB highlights of last year and a […]
Lee, M0RLE started a net at the beginning of the first lockdown. It is every Monday evening on GB3RF and GB3PF and usually attracts over 20 people. He has been working most of lockdown, but has kept the net going. He has also been contacting people if they miss the net to check that they […]
The RSGB remote invigilation exams have been a great success during the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 3,100 candidates have made the first step into the hobby by obtaining a Foundation pass, nearly 950 have progressed to the Intermediate exam and over 330 to the Full licence. However, the UK Government’s roadmap to exiting the Covid-19 restrictions […]
The RSGB Youth team has created a new award aimed at younger people but it is also open to anyone to try. Called the Radio Surfer Award, it encourages experimentation with all types of radio communications. There is a list of possible activities, each with a points value, and all you have to do is […]
Voting for the RSGB elections is now open. On our AGM and election web pages you will find: The Calling Notice for the AGM Details of the Resolutions Candidate statements for the two people to be endorsed as Nominated Directors Candidate statements for the two people standing for RSGB President Candidate statements for the five […]
