Youngsters on the Air Month takes place in December and the RSGB would love you to take part in this annual event. Special call sign GB25YOTA will be active throughout the month. Whether you are an individual, club, school, university or social group, this is a fantastic opportunity to host the callsign and get young […]
The main VHF and HF contest trophy presentations were held at the RSGB 2025 Convention on Sunday 12 October. A list of the winners and photos from the presentation can now be seen on the RSGB website. During the presentation the prestigious ROTAB Trophy was awarded to John Warburton, G4IRN for outstanding and consistent DX […]
Following Ofcom’s recent implementation of Phases 2 and 3 of the amateur radio licence review, it has updated its main guidance document. Please ensure you use the October 2025 edition so that you are using the latest information. Ofcom has also clarified that if you hold a Special Contest Call sign NoV and you change […]
The RSGB 2025 Convention took place last weekend and brought together hundreds in person, as well as many more from across the globe who watched via the livestream. The Society is already receiving an overwhelming amount of positive feedback. If you did attend the Convention and haven’t yet completed the feedback form, please click here […]
We have released a short video explaining how to get the most out of our new mobile app. We have received great feedback about the new app and we want to ensure everyone enjoys the full functionality. You can find the video at rsgb.org/radcom or on our YouTube channel. If you’d like to watch a behind-the-scenes […]
The Tonight@8 webinar series continues on Monday 3 November with Graham Somerville, owner and managing director of DSP noise cancellation specialists bhi Ltd. During the presentation, he will look at the types of DSP noise cancelling available for improving audio quality and which products are best suited to specific applications and setups. Join him live […]
Jamboree on the Air, also known as JOTA takes place this weekend (17-19 October). The event promotes friendship and global citizenship and is a brilliant celebration of amateur radio among the Scout Association. We’ve compiled a list of Scouting groups that are involved with the annual event and have shared it on our website. If […]
Supporting practical activities and learning Doing practical things has been central to amateur radio for its entire existence. For many of us with original G3 and early G8 call signs the only way to get on the air was to build your own station from components, or through modification of surplus military equipment. The purpose […]
The RSGB 2025 Convention takes place this weekend. If you are unable to attend in person you can watch the livestream on our YouTube channel. Presentations will include Radio Communications Foundation Trustee, Andy Webster, G7UHN explaining how you can use radio technology to engage and inspire non-radio amateurs. Hans Summers, G0UPL of QRP Labs will […]
Thank you to everyone who has responded to our call for Jamboree on the Air participation. Samuel McCutchion, M0UEL is the RSGB Youth Champion for Scouts, Cadets and Guides and has compiled a list of Scouting groups that are involved with the annual event. View the list on our ‘JOTA Stations on the Air’ web […]
