Online exams and training – updated web pages

We’ve updated some of our web pages to reflect online remote invigilation exams and online training processes whilst physical meetings are still restricted. The Student Information section on the Society’s website has full Candidate Instructions for the remote invigilation exams, information about how to book your exams as well as a new page listing the […]

Dan Grosvenor, M7DGA

Why did you start being interested in amateur radio? My interest started many years ago when I joined my local Air Cadet squadron back in Birmingham. There was a staff member there who was interested in amateur radio and electronics in general. He was able to contact the Wing Radio Officer about getting me involved […]

Simon Hodgkiss, M7SLH

Why did you start being interested in amateur radio? From the age of about ten I have been fascinated listening to people being able to talk to each other. I remember building a pretend radio out of some broken parts to attach to my bike and I thought it was just the best thing ever. […]

RSGB Board Director vacancies

Following recent changes to the RSGB Board of Directors, and the continuing effects of the ongoing pandemic, the Society is looking for Members to be considered for possible appointment to the Board. Members co-opted to the Board of Directors are appointed until the next AGM (April 2021) after which they may seek nomination as a […]

i News

William, M7WHB is ten years old and passed his Foundation Exam recently via remote invigilation. We introduced him to Rhiannon Williams, the Technology Correspondent of the i who interviewed him about his interest in amateur radio. Read his interview and enjoy the photos of amateur radio past and present.      

Nominations Committee Chair

The Nominations Committee meets regularly, and on request by the Board, to review self-nominations for appointment as Nominated Board Directors or other senior volunteer roles. The RSGB is seeking someone to fill the important role of Nominations Committee Chair. As passed by resolution at the 2020 RSGB AGM, the Chair of the Nominations Committee should […]

Legacy Committee Chair

The RSGB Legacy Fund, thanks to the generosity of donors, has resources available to encourage and develop amateur radio. The Legacy Committee (a Subcommittee of the RSGB Board) considers proposals for grants to be given to projects from the RSGB Legacy Fund. The criteria for the award of grants was established some years ago and […]

Practical Wireless

The September issue of Practical Wireless features an article by the RSGB which outlines how the Society is helping new and returning licensees to build experience. Take a look and be inspired! (2-page/1.3MB PDF) [Pdf reproduced here with the kind permission of Practical Wireless]

Daniel, M7DNL – 10 years old and new licensee

Daniel says: “I often used to watch my Dad mess around with radios. When lockdown began he suggested it might be worth me getting my own amateur radio licence. I signed up for the Essex Ham online Foundation course and my Dad taught me quite a bit, too. I found memorising the different frequencies and […]

David Trickett, M7ARZ

David took the Foundation exam via remote invigilation in June 2020. He said: “I found the whole process very easy to handle. My invigilator, Lawrence, explained everything to me in simple language and made things easy to follow. It was nice to be able to have a chat with him before the exam started as […]

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