Currently 97 percent of amateur radio licence examinations are sat online using the TestReach platform, either at home under remote supervision, or in a club setting. Following the implementation of Syllabus v1.6 on 1 September 2024, the new examination question bank will only be maintained online. Generating paper exams will involve significant additional work for […]
The 24th IARU Region 1 ARDF Championships in Bulgaria saw an RSGB member on the podium. David Williams, M3WDD took the silver medal position in the M60 category of the 144MHz Classic five-transmitter race at the Championships held at Primorsko, Bulgaria earlier this month. David had come so very close to winning being only 14 […]
Have you ever tried LoRa? Or Node Red? Have you used the Raspberry Pico for coding or played a Morse game with an Arduino? These are just some of the great activities on the RSGB’s website that are available for National Coding Week, which begins on Monday, 16 September. Whether you fancy doing something different […]
Do you work with young people at a school, or perhaps with a youth group such as the Scouts, Guides or Cadets? Are you looking for an activity that provides hands-on learning opportunities for them? The RSGB National Radio Centre currently has availability for two private evening visits in December as part of the Society’s […]
Don’t forget that the RSGB Convention early bird price ends on Sunday 15 September. There’s a range of great presentations planned, a fantastic microcontroller workshop to take part in, as well as all the fantastic social opportunities to enjoy like the Gala Dinner. Go to the RSGB Convention web pages to find out more and […]
We have a fantastic opportunity for the right person! Would you like to become the next RSGB Youth Champion? Do you have what it takes to engage with young people, supporting them on their amateur radio journey? The role The RSGB is looking for the next volunteer Youth Champion. This could be one role or […]
The Examination Team is pleased to announce that the new Direct to Full V2.0 Syllabus mock exam papers and the Data Reference Booklet (EX320) have now been published on the RSGB website.
The RSGB 2024 Convention is just five weeks away and an exciting programme of presentations and practical activities is being prepared. The early bird price for day tickets ends on 15 September 2024. and this year there won’t be any extensions to that date! As well as three streams of presentations across the weekend, there […]
The RSGB has 13 regions, each covered by a Regional Representative and a team of District Representatives. This volunteer team is an important link to clubs, and a potential source of support and information for individual radio amateurs. There are several vacancies in the Regional Team and this month we’re highlighting two regions. In Region […]
A number of changes have been made to the RSGB contest trophies process, for logistical and resource reasons. Contest trophies will no longer move outside the RSGB ownership and storage, and the engraving of trophies is halted. At the RSGB Convention, you will be able to see a display of the trophies in a public […]
