In February 2024, Ofcom made significant changes to the amateur radio licensing conditions, but how has that affected your freedoms and restrictions in respect to repeaters, gateways and packet radio? In the next episode of Tonight@8, two members of the RSGB Emerging Technology Coordination Committee (ETCC) will answer this question for you. Join Steve Morton, […]
If you are a member of an RSGB-affiliated club or society, we encourage you to check that your organisation’s details are up-to-date on our Club Finder. Club Finder allows people to search for local amateur radio groups. They could want to join your club, find out more about amateur radio before taking their Foundation licence […]
Among the many informative and engaging displays at the RSGB National Radio Centre, you’ll find information highlighting the contribution to the war effort made by Voluntary Interceptors who were RSGB Members during World War Two. It is this topic that Josephine Saunders explores in her compelling article “Listening for victory” published in “BRITAIN” magazine. The […]
Participation from radio amateurs in this year’s British Science Week is already looking to exceed last year. A number of clubs and groups are looking to set up skeds, ranging from South Derbyshire and Ashby Woulds Amateur Radio Group to Crowthorne and Wokingham Without NMI Men’s Shed. A sked is a prearranged radio contact with […]
British Science Week 2026 runs from 6 to 15 March 2026. The British Science Association has chosen the theme Curiosity: What’s Your Question? A number of clubs, youth groups and schools have already planned events and activities, and the RSGB’s team of champions are working together to deliver more. You can take part by trying […]
Is there a particular topic you would like to learn more about at the RSGB 2026 Convention in October 2026? Have you been working on some research or a project that you’d like to share with the amateur radio community? Or would you like to see a workshop explaining a new skill you’d like to […]
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 […]
