Category: RSGB

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Do you have skills and experience that would make you an asset to the RSGB Board? The RSGB elections process has begun and there are two routes to becoming a Board Director. This week’s focus is on Nominated Directors and there are two vacancies this year. Nominated Directors are selected by the Society’s Nominations Committee […]

Preparations for British Science Week 2026 are already well underway. RSGB British Science Week Co-ordinator Professor Ian Neal, G7IGN is working on guidance and activity suggestions that you could use to get involved. The annual event is a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths and is run by the British Science Association. It has […]

The RSGB is looking for a proactive and knowledgeable volunteer to serve as its new Accessibility Champion. This important role will focus on ensuring that people with disabilities can fully participate and enjoy everything that amateur radio has to offer. Key responsibilities of the role will be engaging with the amateur radio community, serving as […]

Did you see the Meteor Beacon Project presentation by Brian Coleman, G4NNS at the RSGB Convention or on the Convention livestream? Would you like to explore the science that the project supports and be involved in the technical research and activities? Brian is creating a small group to contribute to the ongoing development of the […]

Sunday 23 November is the last day to give the RSGB HF Contest Committee your comments to help shape the rules for HF contests in 2026. The online survey includes questions on ‘Self-Spotting’ and ‘Slow speed CW’. You can find the survey online.

Special event station GB130WRD is active until 30 November to mark the 130th anniversary of the discovery of X-rays. Recently, the station was spotted using FT8 on the 40m band. QSL directly to M0KZT. See QRZ.com  for more information. Special callsign GB70RS is in use to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the RSGB’s weekly news service […]

Phill, C21TS is active from Nauru, OC-031, until 30 November. The station is often spotted on the HF bands using FT8. QSL via Logbook of the World or OQRS. Darek, TJ1GD is operating as TL8GD from the Central African Republic until 30 November. He is using CW, FT8 and SSB on the HF bands. QSL via […]

On Tuesday, the RSGB SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1930 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 13cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday, the UK and Ireland Contest Club 80m Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character […]

Are you passionate about ensuring that amateur radio is inclusive and accessible to everyone? The RSGB is looking for a proactive and knowledgeable volunteer to serve as its new Accessibility Champion. This important role will focus on ensuring that people with disabilities can fully participate and enjoy everything that amateur radio has to offer. Purpose of […]