Why did you choose to volunteer with the RSGB? I volunteered because on retirement in 2021 I realised that as a chartered accountant I had a particular set of skills and knowledge, and I wanted to use those skills in a volunteer role. The role of Honorary Treasurer was the ideal fit. How long have […]
Why did you choose to volunteer for the RSGB? Meeting people. Working as a team to make things happen. How long have you been an RSGB volunteer? In total, I have been volunteering for the RSGB for seven years. First as DR134 for three years, and then in my current role as the Regional Representative […]
Why did you choose to volunteer with the RSGB? To help other people enjoy contesting. I enjoy puzzles. How long have you been an RSGB volunteer? Thirty-five years; I attended my first VHFCC meeting on 2 May 1991. What would you say to people who are thinking of volunteering? It’s a great way to give back […]
Why did you choose to volunteer with the RSGB? To encourage young people to get involved and to meet people through volunteering. How long have you been an RSGB volunteer? I’ve been a volunteer since October 2025, when I attended the RSGB Convention and was part of the youth stand. Since then, I’ve taken part […]
Volunteers’ Week 2026 begins on Monday, 1 June 2026. This national campaign is an opportunity for organisations like the RSGB to recognise the contribution and hard work of their volunteers. In celebration, the Society asked some of its volunteers why they chose to step forward. You’ll be able to see their answers and view more […]
The RSGB Youth Committee is delighted to announce the team for this year’s Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) summer camp in Wagrain, Austria. Team leader Tom, M1TJM will be joined by team members Filip, M7SZW and Milo, M9ILO. They will be going to the Austrian Alps at the end of July 2026 for a week […]
Following a break in May, the RSGB’s Tonight@8 series is back on Monday, 8 June 2026 with a fascinating webinar by John Warburton, G4IRN on building a remote station. If you live in an area where restrictions such as conservation areas may limit your activity, this is for you. Following his move to rural Shropshire […]
The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park welcomes thousands of people through its doors each month and in 2025 it was recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards. Much of this success can be attributed to the amazing team of volunteers. They share a strong sense of pride, enthusiasm and have a wonderful team spirit, […]
The RSGB wants to make its Convention as accessible to as many people as possible. That’s why it has frozen ticket prices, and you can buy this year’s ticket at last year’s price! This means you can make the most of the early-bird pricing and buy your weekend ticket for just £49. On top of […]
The presentation On 12 August there will be a solar eclipse visible in the UK. It will be a total eclipse for areas west of the UK and at its maximum there will be about 90% totality in the UK. This lends itself to some HF propagation experiments and the Propagation Studies Committee (PSC) are […]
