Ham Radio 2026 takes place in Friedrichshafen this week from 26–28 June. For the first time ever, the event will bring together amateur radio and astronomy in a single platform as the Astro trade fair will take place alongside the Ham Radio exhibition. The opening event will provide information on current developments in amateur radio […]
International Women in Engineering Day is on Tuesday 23 June and has the theme of Engineering Intelligence. The day is an opportunity to recognise the women engineers who solve complex challenges and help drive change. STEM subjects, which include engineering, can be an effective way for the RSGB to introduce amateur radio to new audiences […]
Our printers have notified us that there is a delay in the postage of RadCom this month, and that RGSB members can expect to receive the magazine from Monday 22 June. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. In the meantime, RSGB members can enjoy the July edition of RadCom in the RSGB […]
The RSGB at the 2026 National Hamfest As we are well into the planning process for the RSGB attendance at the 2026 National Hamfest, I find myself reflecting on changes we’ve made over the past few years and how that delivers against our strategy. Traditionally, the National Hamfest was an opportunity for RSGB Committees and […]
Four years ago, IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA shared his thoughts on the changes and challenges to the amateur service and what the future held for amateur radio. On Saturday, 10 October 2026, Tim returns to the RSGB Convention and in his presentation will touch on whether the future turned out as expected! Tim is […]
In April 2026, the RSGB Exams Team published the entire Full licence exam question bank on the RSGB website. This means that anyone studying for their Full licence has this valuable resource at their fingertips. The interface also allows users to generate their own mock examinations from the question bank. Feedback by radio amateurs has […]
In March 2026, students from Birmingham City University took part in the Society’s British Science Week activity and were sent a number of FM radio receiver kits to build. Following their success with the activity, they have been sharing their experience with others and developing the activity into a wider project. Jon Isaacs from the School […]
The RSGB is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible amateur radio community in which all individuals can participate fully and safely. It aims not only to prevent discrimination, but to actively remove barriers to participation, promote equity, and create an environment where diversity is valued and inclusion is embedded in all that we […]
RSGB Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX delivered a technical seminar called Vibe Coding for Radio Amateurs at the Four Days In May Symposium. The event was organised by the QRP ARCI and held before the start of the Dayton Hamvention. You can now enjoy the presentation from the comfort of your own home by watching […]
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) held its annual conference in London last week. The event was organised by RSGB Representative to ARISS, Ciaran Morgan, M0XTD, and attended by Board Director Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB. Patrick delivered a short welcome at the event opening on behalf of the RSGB President, and attended an RSGB-sponsored […]
