RSGB Board Director and Board liaison for the Youth Committee Nathan Nuttall, MM9OCC has announced that the RSGB Youth Chair Chris Aitken, MM0WIC has stepped down from his role as Chair. Chris, who is a teacher at Wick High School, has secured an ARISS contact for his school and will be using his time to […]
An exciting volunteer opportunity has arisen to lead the RSGB Regional Team following the decision by George Crawford, GM1DSV to stand down as Regional Forum Chair once the right candidate is appointed. The RSGB would like to express its thanks to George who will be focusing his time on serving Region 1 as its Regional […]
Become the Regional Forum Chair — Lead, Unite, and Inspire Volunteers Nationwide! Are you passionate about amateur radio, teamwork, and empowering volunteers? Do you thrive in leadership roles where you can bring people together, drive progress, and help shape the future of our organisation? If so, this is your moment; we’re looking for an enthusiastic, […]
Become the Regional Forum Secretary — support, organise, and help drive the Team forward! Are you organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting volunteers across the nation? Do you enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes and being the dependable link that keeps a team connected? If so, we’d love you to join us as […]
The RSGB Examinations Standards Committee (ESC) has published its annual report, relating to activities in 2025. The report shows that, although overall candidate numbers in 2025 decreased a little compared with 2024, they remain about 20 percent higher than predictions, based on the extrapolation of pre-2019 trends. The ESC believes that this is largely due […]
Day four at YOTA Summer Camp 2026 has undoubtedly been one of the most memorable days of the week so far. From speaking directly to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to emergency communications exercises, youth engagement and plenty of time on the air, it was a day that perfectly showcased the many […]
Day three at the YOTA Summer Camp 2026 took us out of the workshop and into the Austrian Alps for one of the most memorable days of the week so far. Combining Caves on the Air and Castles on the Air, it was a fantastic opportunity to explore some truly unique operating locations while learning […]
Day two at the YOTA Summer Camp 2026 in Wagrain, Austria, has been another action-packed day, packed with practical workshops, new technology and plenty of opportunities to learn from experienced radio amateurs. We started the morning by building our own MeshCom devices using Heltec V3 boards. After flashing them with the MeshCom firmware, we configured […]
After arriving safely in Salzburg in Austria on Saturday, the RSGB team – Tom, M1TJM; Milo, M9ILO; Filip, M7SZW; and Henry, M0KUQ – made our way to Wagrain for the start of the YOTA Summer Camp 2026. It didn’t take long before we were meeting participants from across Europe and beyond, and by the end […]
Are you a young radio amateur? Have you secured your RSGB Convention ticket yet? This year’s RSGB Convention at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre in Milton Keynes includes a wider range of youth-specific activities. These are being arranged by the RSGB Youth Committee in tandem with the main Convention organising team. You’ll find a youth […]
