Amateur radio continues to evolve and the RSGB, in turn, develops how it supports current radio amateurs and reaches out to new audiences. The RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB wrote his annual feature called ‘A year in numbers’ for the March RadCom. In it he shared some of the year’s great achievements in which […]
Time is running out to submit your entry to the RSGB 2026 Construction Competition. The deadline is Sunday 1 March. You’ll need to email a short description of your entry and up to four photographs. It is also recommended to send a link to a video that demonstrates your entry working. More details on submitting […]
In the 2026 RSGB elections there are vacancies for two Nominated Directors. Following a rigorous selection process, the Society’s Nominations Committee has chosen to put forward Graham Smith, G4NMD, and Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB for endorsement. RSGB members will be able to vote to endorse these candidates when voting opens on Wednesday 18 March. To help […]
Creating the future shape of the Society, together In this article, I hope to bring together a brief high-level update of what’s happening, why we should all feel positive and excited about the future of our wonderful hobby and get involved to help make it happen. It’s a cold wet early Monday morning in Manchester […]
Amateur radio continues to evolve and the RSGB, in turn, develops how it supports current radio amateurs and reaches out to new audiences. In this feature we celebrate some great achievements, in which RSGB HQ staff have often led the way. The video above shows the highlights whilst the fuller story and numbers are shared below. […]
The RSGB Contest Support Committee, HF Contest Committee and VHF Contest Committee are looking for volunteers who can help to organise, support and manage the Society’s contesting activities. While applications from experienced contestants are welcome, the committees would also be pleased to hear from radio amateurs who are new to contesting. If you are interested […]
In February 2024, Ofcom made significant changes to the amateur radio licensing conditions, but how has that affected your freedoms and restrictions in respect to repeaters, gateways and packet radio? In the next episode of Tonight@8, two members of the RSGB Emerging Technology Coordination Committee (ETCC) will answer this question for you. Join Steve Morton, […]
If you are a member of an RSGB-affiliated club or society, we encourage you to check that your organisation’s details are up-to-date on our Club Finder. Club Finder allows people to search for local amateur radio groups. They could want to join your club, find out more about amateur radio before taking their Foundation licence […]
Among the many informative and engaging displays at the RSGB National Radio Centre, you’ll find information highlighting the contribution to the war effort made by Voluntary Interceptors who were RSGB Members during World War Two. It is this topic that Josephine Saunders explores in her compelling article “Listening for victory” published in “BRITAIN” magazine. The […]
Participation from radio amateurs in this year’s British Science Week is already looking to exceed last year. A number of clubs and groups are looking to set up skeds, ranging from South Derbyshire and Ashby Woulds Amateur Radio Group to Crowthorne and Wokingham Without NMI Men’s Shed. A sked is a prearranged radio contact with […]
