Do you want to make a difference to the amateur radio community in your RSGB region? The RSGB has three Regional Representative posts that are available for nominations in the upcoming 2026 elections. These are for: Region 2 – Scotland North and the Northern Isles Region 7 – South Wales Region 9 – London and […]
An increasing number of modern technologies are being used in different ways within amateur radio. From artificial intelligence that helps you to write software, to a 3D printer that you can use to create amateur radio equipment. The RSGB has gathered some of these together in our Making Use of Emerging Technologies pages, and has […]
The RSGB reminds all radio amateurs that they must only operate within the UK allocated bands for each mode. Ofcom has noticed that, increasingly, radio amateurs are using FT8 outside of the UK 60m allocations. They are monitoring usage and will write to you if they observe your call sign operating outside of this band. […]
The RSGB National Radio Centre, located at Bletchley Park, will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. There will be reduced hours on New Year’s Eve when the Centre will be closing at 2pm. In addition to this, it will also be closed for essential maintenance works on the […]
As an aspiring electrical engineer at Cardiff University, Jacob, MW9JKY always had an interest in wireless communication and its applications. However, it was only when he found an online content creator who introduced him to the topic of telegraphy that he realised he wanted to find out more. Jacob soon contacted the RSGB to find […]
The University of Exeter (M0KQI) has officially launched its amateur radio Foundation licence course. This is run by Chris Leaver, G3CJL and supported by Mike Nicholas, G3MYK. It is sparking significant interest among students keen to delve into the fascinating world of radio communications. With a varied curriculum that includes historical and technical aspects of […]
The Board has appointed Graham Murchie, G4FSG as the new Nominations Committee Chair. Nominated Directors are selected by the Society’s Nominations Committee and are then subject to an endorsement vote as part of the AGM voting. There is no functional difference between a Nominated or Elected Director, and all serve the Board in the same way for […]
Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) Month officially begins on Monday, 1 December 2025. Listen out for special event station GB25YOTA throughout the month as young radio amateurs get on the amateur bands. Sandringham School and the 2nd Marlborough Scout Group start the event on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. On Friday, 5 December 2025, Bracknell Amateur […]
TX Factor is back with part two of its National Hamfest special, which completes the coverage of news from that event. The episode is full of informative updates on the RSGB including an interview with RSGB Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX on the work of the Emerging Technology Coordination Committee. TX Factor presenter Bob McCreadie, […]
A reminder that the last Tonight@8 webinar of 2025 will be live on Monday 1 December from 8pm via the RSGB’s YouTube channel and special BATC channel. The presentation will feature young RSGB members who travelled to Paris earlier this year for the Youngsters on the Air summer camp. As well as hearing about their […]
