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 […]
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 […]
The RSGB is pleased to report that RSGB Member John Grieve, GM0OTI has successfully appealed Perth and Kinross’s decision to refuse planning permission for a proposed 15m tilt- over-lattice type telescopic mast at his home at Inchture. Despite receiving no objections from neighbours and letters of support from one neighbour and the RSGB, the Perth […]
Chris Flanagan, G7NRO unfortunately is no longer able to continue as RSGB QSL Bureau sub-manager for the G7 series, and the RSGB thanks him for the time he has given as an RSGB volunteer. RSGB members with G7 call signs who collect QSL cards should now send their SAEs to Mr Anthony Holles, G4AAV. You […]
The RSGB is looking for a volunteer to build a team that will engage with early career engineers—as well as those making a career transition—to encourage them to use amateur radio to develop their skills and knowledge. As the Honorary Skills and Career Development Officer you will lead a team that will design and deliver […]
Time is running out to submit your candidate forms and nominations to become an RSGB Board Director or Regional Representative in the upcoming RSGB 2026 Elections. Both roles offer the chance to use your skills, experience, energy and enthusiasm to help shape the future of the RSGB and its activities as it fulfills its strategic […]
The RSGB EMC Committee (EMCC) has recently published a leaflet Guide for Reporting Harmful Interference to Ofcom (PDF). It contains some do’s and don’ts on the style and content of the report that has to be submitted, and also provides some examples on the wording that can be used. This is the 18th leaflet the […]
