How long have you been an RSGB volunteer? Can’t recall exactly, but the best part of five years. Why did you choose to volunteer? Seemed like a good idea at the time. There was a request for help and my experience outside of the RSGB made me think I would be a good fit and […]
How long have you been an RSGB volunteer? I’ve been a volunteer as the Microwave Manager for nearly ten years. Why did you choose to volunteer? I decided that although retired I could use my professional background to help support the microwave community and the wider amateur radio hobby. Particularly on regulatory and spectrum defence […]
How long have you been an RSGB Volunteer? Since February 2025, so just over four months. Why did you choose to volunteer? I originally reached out to enquire about participating in the YOTA Summer camp and then found out about the vacancy for what is now my current role. Given my history in Scouting, it […]
Seven members of the Queen’s University Belfast Amateur Radio and Electronics Society (QUB_ARES) have recently passed their Foundation licence exam. The students are on a variety of courses such as biochemistry, maths, physics and electrical engineering and are studying a range of qualifications from Bachelor degrees to PhDs. QUB_ARES President, Grace McCormick 2I0GYL, has been […]
As part of the RSGB ongoing strategy to take amateur radio to new and diverse audiences, we are seeking to appoint a new volunteer to be an advocate for the use of CW within the amateur radio community. Whilst the need for a CW test has been removed from the licensing requirements, there is still […]
The next webinar in the Tonight@8 series is on Monday, 2 June 2025. RSGB Morse Test Coordinator, Eric Arkinstall, M0KZB, will lead the webinar and will be joined by a panel of Morse experts, including RSGB Morse Assessor and GB2CW broadcaster Michael Topple, GM5AUG. The presentation will include an introduction to Morse, how to start […]
Would you like to become the RSGB STEM Champion? STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As part of the Society’s strategic plans to reach new audiences, build relationships with related organisations and encourage more young people into STEM careers, we are advertising this new role of volunteer STEM Champion. The STEM Champion will […]
Staff and volunteers from the RSGB had a successful time at the Dayton Hamvention last weekend. The event was a brilliant opportunity to engage with radio amateurs from around the world and resulted in 134 people joining the RSGB or renewing their membership. These included ARRL First Vice President, Kristen McIntyre, K6WX and ARRL CEO, […]
RSGB General Manager, Steve Thomas, M1ACB, is delighted to announce the appointment of Pete Joyce, M0OFM, as the new volunteer RSGB Convention Chair. Pete is a regular attendee at RSGB Conventions and has a keen interest in balancing the different needs of attendees through a varied programme. He also understands the importance of making the […]
The RSGB is excited to announce that more RadCom editions have been added to its web app. RSGB members are now able to browse back to January 2000, which is over 300 magazines! Go to the web app to explore all the RadCom content from this millennium. You’ll need your RSGB membership portal details to […]
