Strategy update: the RSGB Outreach Team The RSGB Outreach Team is a band of enthusiastic radio amateurs from the four countries of the United Kingdom. We want to provide radio amateurs with the resources to show that amateur radio has much to offer and is an exciting modern hobby. We hope that people will […]
Strategy: Four major events The RSGB has just completed four major events of strategic importance. This marathon of planning and execution, one of which was many years in the making, was only possible due to the strenuous efforts of volunteers and staff alike. On behalf of the Board and the members of the Society I […]
An overview of progress on the RSGB strategic priorities I remember being told in a planning seminar a long time ago that if we didn’t know the road to take, we would never reach our intended destination. Wise words and something I recalled when I joined the RSGB Board in late 2022 and later became […]
An update on the RSGB strategic priorities We have been reporting on the RSGB strategic priorities every month since January 2024. As well as appearing in RadCom, each update is published on the website so they can all be seen in one place. Head to RSGB strategic priority updates. RSGB members will be aware that […]
We’re excited to announce the release of the draft programme for the RSGB 2024 Convention. We have a wide-ranging programme of presentations organised into three streams: Getting started in, Technical and Operating. We’ll also have forums, a microcontroller programming workshop and special interest groups, as well as plenty of retail opportunities and places to meet […]
Today was our full final day, which we spent exploring Prague. Big thanks go to Klára, our excellent tour guide for the day. We went to see the castle, walked across Charles Bridge, and explored the old town. It was a lovely way to finish such an intense week. Finally, in the evening, we had […]
Today, we had a full day of lectures and workshops. Last night I stayed up until about 4am working the Americas, so hauling myself out of bed was a bit of a challenge. One thing I’m starting to realise about these camps is the physical endurance required! The first lecture was about emergency communications in […]
RSGB Legacy Fund The RSGB Legacy Fund, thanks to the generosity of donors, has resources available to encourage and develop amateur radio. These funds are managed by a Legacy Committee who meet to consider applications and then make funding recommendations to the RSGB Board. The success of the Legacy Fund depends entirely on good quality […]
Strategy in action by the Regional Team The Regional Team has been active over the past few months, collaborating with numerous clubs and participating in a variety of club visits, rallies and outreach events. The efforts of Regional Representatives and District Representatives have included extensive networking as well as providing support to as many individuals […]
Jonathan Machon, M7FQM has always held a keen interest in radio from scanning the bands to enjoying CB radio in the 1990s. However, due to severe vocal chord damage, which he incurred at birth, he felt afraid to make the move into amateur radio. A few years ago, whilst he was listening to 2m, he […]