Are you aware of the GB0PSC Baldock space weather station? The RSGB Propagation Studies Committee recently installed a HamSCI HFRx at Ofcom’s spectrum monitoring site at Baldock. The station is part of HF propagation studies that will allow the Committee to learn more about space weather and its effects including radio blackouts, Doppler flashes and […]
National Coding Week is back this month! To support radio amateurs in building their digital skills and explore the world of programming, the RSGB has shared three new activities for you to try. The first builds on the Python Pocket Morse activity developed last year and guides radio amateurs to use a BBC Micro:bit to […]
Following the conclusion of the on-site WRTC 2026 adjudication process at Wyboston, UK on 13 July 2026, significant new information became available resulting in necessary further work by the Judging Committee. In order for the WRTC event to be reflective of the most accurate assessment of contesting conduct and ability, the Organising Committee and Sanctioning […]
The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station programme is an opportunity for educational organisations to host an amateur radio contact with a crew member on board the International Space Station. The window to submit an application is now open and ends on 23 October 2026. This is for a contact to take place between […]
The RSGB has released the full draft programme for its Convention, which takes place from 9 to 11 October 2026 at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. The programme includes details of the inspiring lectures that have been lined up for your enjoyment. They have been organised into three engaging streams: Learn, Connect […]
Do you enjoy amateur radio construction? Or perhaps you enjoy trying out new and emerging technology? Each month RSGB Board Director Mark Jones, G0MGX writes a RadCom column called Experimenters’ Corner which focuses on a new aspect of experimenting within amateur radio. He has also been giving a brief introduction to each column in a […]
The Youngsters On the Air (YOTA) Summer Camp 2026 took place in Wagrain, Austria earlier this month. If you missed out on the daily updates sent by the team of young radio amateurs who represented the RSGB, the daily blogs, photos and some fantastic sketches will remain on the Society’s website to view in your […]
The presentation This webinar briefly traces amateur radio satellite communication from the early OSCAR missions to today’s CubeSats, with a practical example of a FUNcube-1 telemetry ground station, building satellite trackers and antenna rotators. It looks ahead to future FUNcube developments, FUNcube+ and missions such as Jovian-1, whilst also considering how radio amateurs are now […]
The RSGB is launching a new Training and Development Lead pilot. This is a 12 month volunteer Honorary Officer role for someone who cares deeply about how people learn, progress and stay active in amateur radio. The pilot will focus on listening, mapping, evidence gathering, and supporting the training community. If you enjoy connecting people […]
National Coding Week returns between 14 and 20 September 2026, bringing a fantastic opportunity for radio amateurs of all ages to build confidence in digital skills and explore the world of programming. This year, the RSGB Outreach Team has released three coding activities designed especially for National Coding Week. These are available on the RSGB […]
