The RSGB is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Purser, GW4SHF, as the new Regional Forum Secretary, effective from 1 October 2026. Stephen brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served the Society in a wide range of volunteer positions over many years. His extensive contribution to the RSGB includes roles in […]
Following Ham Radio at Friedrichshafen in June, RSGB President Bob Beebe, GU4YOX visited ARI Alba Section, an amateur radio club based on Northern Italy. His nephew is now the Secretary of the ARI branch and invited Bob to speak. Proficient in Italian, Bob delivered a presentation on the RSGB, international membership and the importance of […]
The RSGB QSL Bureau Service has three important reminders for radio amateurs using the service. Please check that your RSGB membership record contains any call sign allocated to you that you wish to receive QSL cards for. This includes Special Event call signs for which you are the NoV holder, and Short Contest Calls. You […]
Have you tried one of the RSGB’s National Coding Week activities? If you took part and would like to be included in a special feature in RadCom, send your photos and a short summary of your activity to ncw.coordinator@rsgb.org.uk by 30 September. All coding activities will remain on the RSGB website so whether you want […]
The RSGB will have a large presence at the National Hamfest at Newark Showground on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September. In addition to a new-look bookstall and membership stand, the Society will have a great selection of displays and practical activities to enjoy. These include another opportunity to see 3D printing in action and to have your CW skills tested […]
Would you like to learn a new skill or improve your knowledge on a particular topic? Perhaps you’d like to network with likeminded people and make some new connections? Maybe you are looking for inspiration on what to do next in your amateur radio journey? You can find answers to all these questions at the […]
The presentation Frequent field operating demands more than a radio, antenna, and battery. In this session, Thomas, K4SWL/M5SWL will walk you through his approach to building a versatile field kit – one that adapts to the conditions the field presents and even provides a few creature comforts. It will cover packing methodology specific to POTA/WWFF, […]
Half-yearly finance update We finished the half year to 30 June 2026 13% favourable to budget which is encouraging. Seventy-three percent of the Society’s revenue in 2026 has been derived from membership, as you would expect in a membership organisation like ours. A lot of the fresh strategic work in 2026 has been focused on […]
Half-yearly finance update We finished the half year to 30 June 2026 13% favourable to budget which is encouraging. Seventy-three percent of the Society’s revenue in 2026 has been derived from membership, as you would expect in a membership organisation like ours. A lot of the fresh strategic work in 2026 has been focused on […]
Advance ticket sales for the RSGB Convention close in three weeks – have you purchased your ticket yet? The not-to-be-missed Convention takes place between 9 and 11 October at Kents Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. This year’s speaker programme is crammed full of fascinating lectures including Paul Whiting, G4YQC who will be describing how […]
