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 […]
This year’s Youngsters On The Air summer camp is taking place in the Austrian Alps from 25 July to 1 August 2026. A team of four young radio amateurs has been selected by the RSGB Youth Committee to represent the Society. The group will be spending six days engaging with like-minded youngsters and learning more […]
Supporting people on their journey into amateur radio Supporting people on their journey into amateur radio is one of the most important responsibilities the RSGB carries. Whether someone is taking their first steps towards a Foundation licence or finding their feet as a new licensee, the experience they have in those early months often shapes […]
Following last year’s success, the ‘Find the spy transmitter’ events are back for Summer 2026 at the RSGB National Radio Centre. This family-friendly activity will turn you into spy hunters as you explore Bletchley Park looking for hidden transmitters. The event runs on Tuesday, 28 July and Thursday, 30 July. Each date has two start […]
Last year, the RSGB introduced a new membership benefit offering its members discounted entry at six fascinating museums. Following positive feedback from members, this offer continues and RSGB members can receive between 20 and 50 percent off admission fees at: Amberley Museum Bawdsey Radar Museum Internal Fire Museum of Power PK Porthcurno Museum of Global […]
