The RSGB QSL Bureau has issued a final notice to those still using the old QSL Bureau address. A new system was introduced in January 2026 and users of the Bureau were advised that all outgoing QSL cards now need to be sent to: RSGB QSL Bureau PO Box 73 20 St. Loyes Street Bedford […]
The RSGB Monitoring System—more popularly known as Intruder Watch—is a service that monitors the primary amateur service allocations. The team reports any unauthorised transmissions to the IARU Intruder Watch team and, where appropriate, Ofcom. The RSGB Intruder Watch Coordinator Ian Suart, GM4AUP is looking for volunteers to assist the team with this important service. You […]
The RSGB, together with the BBC Amateur Radio Group, will be marking the closure of BBC Radio 4’s longwave service on 198kHz. The longwave transmitting stations at Droitwich in Worcestershire, Westerglen near Stirling in Scotland, and Burghead—overlooking the Moray Firth and also in Scotland—will all be closed down on Saturday, 27 June 2026. The special […]
Ham Radio 2026 takes place in Friedrichshafen this week from 26–28 June. For the first time ever, the event will bring together amateur radio and astronomy in a single platform as the Astro trade fair will take place alongside the Ham Radio exhibition. The opening event will provide information on current developments in amateur radio […]
International Women in Engineering Day is on Tuesday 23 June and has the theme of Engineering Intelligence. The day is an opportunity to recognise the women engineers who solve complex challenges and help drive change. STEM subjects, which include engineering, can be an effective way for the RSGB to introduce amateur radio to new audiences […]
Our printers have notified us that there is a delay in the postage of RadCom this month, and that RGSB members can expect to receive the magazine from Monday 22 June. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. In the meantime, RSGB members can enjoy the July edition of RadCom in the RSGB […]
The RSGB at the 2026 National Hamfest As we are well into the planning process for the RSGB attendance at the 2026 National Hamfest, I find myself reflecting on changes we’ve made over the past few years and how that delivers against our strategy. Traditionally, the National Hamfest was an opportunity for RSGB Committees and […]
Four years ago, IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA shared his thoughts on the changes and challenges to the amateur service and what the future held for amateur radio. On Saturday, 10 October 2026, Tim returns to the RSGB Convention and in his presentation will touch on whether the future turned out as expected! Tim is […]
In April 2026, the RSGB Exams Team published the entire Full licence exam question bank on the RSGB website. This means that anyone studying for their Full licence has this valuable resource at their fingertips. The interface also allows users to generate their own mock examinations from the question bank. Feedback by radio amateurs has […]
In March 2026, students from Birmingham City University took part in the Society’s British Science Week activity and were sent a number of FM radio receiver kits to build. Following their success with the activity, they have been sharing their experience with others and developing the activity into a wider project. Jon Isaacs from the School […]
