Each year at the RSGB AGM, the Society gives three important trophies to groups or individuals who have made a significant national or international contribution to amateur radio. These trophies are: the Calcutta Key for work associated with international friendship through amateur radio; the Founders’ Cup for outstanding service to the Society; and the Kenwood […]
Are you new to portable operating and unsure how to build a versatile QRP field radio kit? Or perhaps you are looking for some hints and tips on efficiency and packing for different conditions. Thomas, K4SWL will cover this and more on Monday the 2nd of November in the next RSGB Tonight@8 webinar. Thomas will include […]
The main VHF and HF contest trophy presentations were held at the RSGB 2026 Convention on Sunday 11 October. You can see a list of the winners and photos on the RSGB website. During the presentation the prestigious ROTAB Trophy was awarded to Ian Fugler, G4IIY for outstanding and consistent DX work. Tracy Land, M7KVC […]
You have less than a week to submit your feedback on the RSGB 2026 Convention. If you attended in person, let the RSGB know what you enjoyed most about the event by going to rsgb.org/feedback If you watched the livestream programme, please use the form at rsgb.org/livestream-feedback Your feedback helps to shape next year’s Convention, […]
Virtual engagement: making it work for every radio amateur The RSGB is working to develop strategic topics that can focus effort, encourage innovation and drive meaningful change across amateur radio. Virtual Engagement is a key aspect of that strategy because it affects how people discover the hobby, learn new skills, access expertise and remain connected […]
The presentation Why is time important? It seems like a simple question, but behind it lies an interconnected world that helps bind modern society together. MSF has been broadcasting time from the UK since the 1940s, predating the advent of modern atomic timekeeping. So how has a service that began as a radio time signal remained […]
The RSGB Youth Committee has launched a newsletter aimed at RSGB members who are aged 25 and under. The newsletter will cover updates from school and university clubs, share the achievements of young radio amateurs, and will also showcase what can be done with a licence. You’ll also be able to find news on upcoming […]
This weekend is Jamboree on the Air, also known as JOTA. The event promotes friendship and global citizenship and is a brilliant celebration of amateur radio among the Scout Association. The RSGB Youth Champion for Scouts has compiled a list of Scouting groups that are involved with the annual event and has shared it on […]
The latest edition of RadCom Basics is now available via the RSGB app for web and mobile, with articles covering a range of topics from encouraging young radio enthusiasts into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects, to how to build your own transmitter monitor. Open up RadCom Basics and read more about making construction easier […]
World Space Week took place earlier this month. If you organised an amateur radio activity as part of the event, you could be featured in a special RadCom report. To be included, send a summary of your event, along with any photos to comms@rsgb.org.uk by Wednesday 21 October. You can find out more on how […]
