We cannot do this without you The RSGB Board is deeply committed to its strategy which has been focused on the growth of amateur radio but is now seeking to expand this focus to include membership growth. There will be more details about this later this year. However, the Board cannot deliver its strategy entirely […]
RSGB Regional Representatives in North and South Wales have launched a new challenge for this year. The 40 Metre Challenge encourages radio amateurs to make as many QSOs as possible on the 40m band between 1 and 28 February. The event has six categories to enter and is open to individual RSGB members living in […]
Have you got ideas for activities that will inspire and engage young Foundation licence holders? The RSGB is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to become its volunteer Youth Activities and Engagement Champion. The role will take the lead on youth-focused activities and help in promoting and supporting events such as YOTA Month and […]
Samuel, MI7WHD, age 15, recently achieved the Radio Surfer Award. He discovered amateur radio only recently and soon became licensed after passing his Foundation licence exam in October 2024. Since then, he has been on a road of discovery and learning. He has taken an interest in experimenting with Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers and more recently […]
The Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is having a “What is my STEM future” conference on 21 January for Canterbury school pupils aged between 10 and 13. The event aims to give students a sense of what Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is, and to help them plan for their futures. The school […]
Have you set your goals for 2026 yet? How about using your knowledge and expertise to make a difference to the amateur radio community this year. The RSGB has two Elected Board Director vacancies that are available for nominations in this year’s elections. The Society is looking for applications from members with leadership skills and […]
The first RSGB Tonight@8 webinar of 2026 is a fascinating presentation for all radio amateurs, regardless of how long you have been licensed. On Monday 12 January, Steve Stearns, K6OIK will explain the basic characteristics of dipoles for transmitting and receiving. Having a proper understanding of dipole properties and characteristics is essential to understanding many […]
Each year the RSGB delivers over sixty lectures, including around fifty at the RSGB Convention and a further eleven presented through its popular livestreamed Tonight@8 webinar series. These presentations cover a rich variety of amateur radio topics, cater to every level of experience and attract audiences from across the world. The Society is seeking a […]
When was the last time you checked your membership details in the RSGB Membership Portal? If you have moved house recently, changed your email address or call sign, put a few minutes aside to log in and select ‘Update details’ to make any changes. Whilst logged in, visit the ‘Manage preferences’ screen to select which […]
The Heritage School Electronics and Radio Club, G7HSC, run by myself, Jon Bonsor-Matthews, M0NOJ, and supported by Colin Tuckley, G8TMV, has gone from strength to strength over the autumn term. The club is hugely grateful to the Radio Communications Foundation which awarded a very generous grant enabling us to purchase a Xiegu G90 and XPA-125B […]
