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 […]
The RSGB is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible amateur radio community in which all individuals can participate fully and safely. It aims not only to prevent discrimination, but to actively remove barriers to participation, promote equity, and create an environment where diversity is valued and inclusion is embedded in all that we […]
RSGB Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX delivered a technical seminar called Vibe Coding for Radio Amateurs at the Four Days In May Symposium. The event was organised by the QRP ARCI and held before the start of the Dayton Hamvention. You can now enjoy the presentation from the comfort of your own home by watching […]
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) held its annual conference in London last week. The event was organised by RSGB Representative to ARISS, Ciaran Morgan, M0XTD, and attended by Board Director Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB. Patrick delivered a short welcome at the event opening on behalf of the RSGB President, and attended an RSGB-sponsored […]
The RSGB has added a trio of experts to its Convention programme. ETCC member John McCullagh, GI4BWM will deliver a lecture on ETCC, repeaters and new technology. EMCC Chair Dr John Rogers, M0JAV will be on hand to enhance your knowledge on EMF exclusion zones. You’ll also be able to discover the results of the […]
The Region 12 team is looking for a volunteer to become the District Representative for Cambridge. If you live in the area and are passionate about supporting local radio amateurs then please get in touch with the Regional Representative Brian Woolnough, M5ADQ via rr12@rsgb.org.uk The role of District Representative varies from attending rallies and making […]
After a three-year wait since the last World Radiosport Team Championship in Italy, WRTC 2026 in the UK is nearly upon us. The RSGB is proud to be an official partner of the event and will be highlighting UK participants in its ‘Photo Friday’ feature on social media. Each Friday throughout June, the Society will […]
Why did you choose to volunteer with the RSGB? I volunteer with the RSGB to make a difference to all amateur radio operators across the UK and help the hobby continue for the next 100 years. Being a volunteer for the RSGB is one of the best ways in which you can support radio amateurs. As […]
