If you are going to the National Hamfest on 27 and 28 September 2024, why not try the RSGB Morse competency test? You don’t have to book in advance, just visit the RSGB village area. You can be tested at 10, 12, 15, 20, 25 or 30 words per minute so you don’t have to […]
Dobrý den! (I’m trying to pick up some Czech whilst I’m here!) Today was all about kit building, which is one of my favourite aspects of amateur radio. I love to just put in my headphones and solder away! Today we made an end-fed, multi band antenna and a QRP FM receiver. Most of my […]
Today we went into central Prague to visit the national museum (Czechia’s National History Museum). This was a really great way to see the city for the first time and to get to know my fellow amateurs here! The recent history exhibit on 20th century Czechoslovakia was really interesting. They had an exhibit showing how […]
The RSGB Board Chair has announced that new Director Peter Bowyer, G4MJS will take on the Board Liaison roles for trophies and contesting (HF Contest Committee, VHF Contest Committee and the Contest Support Committee). If you would like to contact Peter, his email address is g4mjs@rsgb.org.uk.
The RSGB exams teams are pleased to release the exam reference documents for Syllabus 1.6 at Foundation, Intermediate and Full levels. You can find them on the Exam Forms page of the website. If you are taking an exam before 1 September 2024, please make sure you use the previous versions which will remain on the […]
The RSGB Convention is just eight weeks away and the programme is shaping up to be a fantastic mix of interesting presentations for every radio amateur, regardless of experience. There will also be practical sessions and time to chat to representatives from RSGB committees and groups. For a reminder of the wide range of RSGB […]
Ofcom has released a new step-by-step video on its YouTube channel to assist radio amateurs in the process of revalidating a UK amateur radio licence using the online licensing portal. Ofcom does note that whilst it is a requirement to revalidate your licence every five years, it is recommended to do it annually. Make sure […]
Following its meeting in July, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages. The Board: Received reports about the Society’s attendance at the Hamcation in Florida, the Dayton Hamfest and the Friedsrichafen “Ham Radio 2024” event. All three events had proven financially viable. Many new members joined the Society or renewed their membership. The events […]
The RSGB Convention this year will have a mix of presentations, workshops and forums to enable you to take part in the content that suits you. On Saturday morning there will be an EMC and EMF Update presentation, followed by an informal EMC and EMF Clinic in the afternoon. Led by RSGB EMC Committee Chair […]
The RSGB is thrilled to welcome the University Technical College South Durham Radio Club to its School Zone webpage. The Club, which is operating using call sign M1UTC, is being led by Professor Ian Neal, M0KEO who is also the RSGB’s British Science Week Coordinator. The Club is looking forward to operating at the start […]
