Local MP visits RSGB National Radio Centre

The RSGB was pleased to welcome Callum Anderson, MP for Buckingham and Bletchley, to the RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park last week. Callum enjoyed seeing the history of radio, watching live CW contacts, and listening to his voice coming back from space, having been relayed via a satellite. Callum was invited to meet […]

Special 70th anniversary GB2RS broadcasts

Do not forget to listen out for three special one-off broadcasts from the RSGB National Radio Centre on Sunday, 28 September 2025. The broadcasts are part of the celebrations which are taking place to mark the 70th anniversary of GB2RS. Listen out at 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm. Go to the GB70RS web page for details […]

Using your LoRa tracker now the RSGB HAB challenge has finished

The RSGB LoRa high-altitude balloon launch took place on Saturday 20 September and was a great success despite tricky weather conditions, which included rain and high winds. The balloon soared at a peak altitude of 48,556 feet before landing in a remote location in the Thursden Valley. Winners of the competition to win a £200 […]

A reminder to identify yourself clearly when operating

Every radio amateur knows that it is important to identify yourself clearly when operating. This includes the mandatory use of a Regional Secondary Locator, or RSL, if you hold an Intermediate call sign in the 2-series. For example, your call sign would start with 2E0 if you’re in England or 2M0 if you’re operating in […]

RSGB Outreach Team launches its first official DMR Youth Net

Calling all young radio enthusiasts wherever you are in the world! The RSGB Outreach Team is thrilled to launch its first official DMR Youth Net. The first net will be on Tuesday 30 September at 1900UTC and the RSGB Youth Talk Group 23554 is available on the DVSPh and Brandmeister Networks. Whether you’re just starting […]

Special event stations at the RSGB National Radio Centre

The RSGB National Radio Centre will be hosting the World War Two SOE station, GB1SOE in the foyer of the Centre on Saturday 27 September. On Sunday 28 September, it will also be hosting three special one-off broadcasts to mark the 70th anniversary of GB2RS, which will include a special greetings message from the RSGB […]

Join the Regional Team

The RSGB has several volunteer vacancies within the Regional Team including District Representative roles in Cambridgeshire, East Sussex and Lancashire. This is an incredibly rewarding role that gives you the opportunity to help your fellow radio amateurs. If you are passionate about the future of amateur radio, support the work of the Society and are […]

October 2025 – Strategic priorities update

Half-year financial update At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April 2025 our new President Bob Beebe, GU4YOX announced a number of high-level objectives. Ultimately these all impact the Society financially, but two have a financial focus: Increase the number of members in the Society by 2% over the next twelve months Break even financially […]

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