A vacancy has arisen for a volunteer to promote and manage the Society’s award programmes. The Society administers a number of award programmes for HF, VHF, including the enhanced special awards for Foundation and Intermediate licence holders. Further details can be found on our website. The Awards Manager receives and checks claims for the various levels of award then […]
Heather’s presentation A beginners’ introduction to using GNU radio to create simple amateur radio projects. Starting from the beginning Heather will introduce the GNURadio programming environment, develop a little of the theory needed to understand SDRs and then go on to use some simple GNURadio blocks to build a receiver based on one of the […]
Tim’s presentation Tim will talk about the different VHF bands, what types of propagation is possible on the each band, and why you’ll find that the VHF bands aren’t as quiet as you think they are. About Tim Tim Kirby, GW4VXE says he is lucky enough to review equipment for Practical Wireless, RadioUser and, more […]
In response to the UK’s continuing social distancing regulations, the RSGB Convention Committee has changed the arrangements for this year’s event and is holding an online Convention on Saturday, 10 October 2020. The programme will be split into two streams and whether you’re a new licensee, or have been enjoying amateur radio for many years, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
