There are only three weeks left until the closing date for entries in the RSGB Construction Competition. The competition is open to all RSGB members and has six categories to enter, ranging from ‘Beginners’ to ‘Construction Excellence’. Whether you are taking your first steps in construction or it is your 50th project, the Society invites […]
The RSGB has a number of Regional Team vacancies including District Representative positions in Hampshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, South Derbyshire and South Nottinghamshire, and also North Lincolnshire. This is an opportunity not only to support the work of the RSGB but to provide help and guidance for local radio amateurs and groups in your area. […]
The RSGB is delighted to hear that Wick High School in Scotland is preparing for an ARISS contact later this year. The RSGB Youth Chair Chris Aitken, MM0WIC is the Computing teacher at the school and also runs the school’s amateur radio club, GM0WHS. Chris shared the news with the Society, which you can read […]
RSGB Board Director/Board Liaison for Youth, Ben Lloyd, GW4BML, has given an update to groups who have applied for the free FM radio receiver kits and Morse code tutor kits, as part of British Science Week 2026. “The RSGB Outreach Team received more than 250 applications for the free FM and Morse kits, and demand […]
The presentation The dipole is the most basic of antennas. A proper understanding of dipole properties and characteristics is essential to understanding many other antennas including complementary antennas such as slots. In this webinar, Steve Stearns, K6OIK, explains the basic characteristics of dipoles for transmitting and receiving. Some surprises await as we learn that a […]
The RSGB is looking for volunteers to join the team of Newsreaders who broadcast GB2RS news each Sunday. GB2RS Manager, Steve, G4HPE is particularly interested in hearing from people in Wales and Northern Ireland where he is keen to increase the number of broadcasts. He’d also like to bolster existing QO-100 and Digital Voice services […]
We’re delighted to hear that Wick High School is preparing for an ARISS contact. The RSGB School Youth Champion, Chris Aitken, MM0WIC is the Computing teacher at the school and also runs the school’s amateur radio club. He has shared this update with us. Wick High School is preparing for an experience that is truly […]
The RSGB Board is delighted to announce that it has appointed Stephen Ramsden, M0CCA as Deputy Company Secretary. Stephen is a solicitor and former law firm managing partner, with extensive experience in governance systems and compliance frameworks. He is a keen HF portable operator and always interested to learn about, and experiment with, anything related […]
The RSGB 2026 Band Plans were published in the recently released February 2026 edition of RadCom. They are now also available at rsgb.org/bandplans in a wider variety of formats, including more detailed change notes. This year’s changes address a handful of key topics, including updates to the 5MHz band plan to emphasise correct operating, which […]
The January 2026 issue of RadCom Basics is now available for RSGB members to read. This issue includes articles on using a multimeter, advice on getting on the air and the challenges that face amateurs who are new to the HF bands. RadCom Basics is aimed at newcomers to amateur radio and those who enjoy […]
