Do you believe amateur radio is a lifelong learning journey — something we keep growing into, exploring and enjoying? Do you want to help bring together trainers, clubs, online providers and the people who maintain the syllabus, so everyone feels part of the same learning community? Are you someone who enjoys connecting people, listening carefully, […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Peter Chadwick, G3RZP. Peter was RSGB President in 1993, made an RSGB Life Vice-President in 1997, the Spectrum and Technical Consultant for the RSGB Spectrum Forum and a member of the RSGB Technical Forum. Peter worked tirelessly for the RSGB, IARU and for all […]
Carlos Alberto Santamaría González, CO2JC the IARU R2 Emergency Coordinator reports that members of the Colombian Amateur Radio League (LCR) are active alongside the Colombian Red Cross following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake at 07:34 on 10th August 2026. The event …
The Course and Exam finder page on the RSGB website is now back online. The application has been completely redeveloped, following major works on the Society’s website this summer. It now features a fully responsive layout for mobile devices, plus a clearer and more accessible user interface. You’ll find colour coded banners for the exam […]
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You have one week left to secure your RSGB Convention ticket at early-bird prices. Weekend tickets currently stand at £49 and are available until Sunday, 16 August 2026. Your weekend ticket gives you access to two days’ worth of engaging and informative presentations from over 40 speakers, including the AMSAT-UK colloquium. You can buy tickets […]
Today,9 August, Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society Hamfest is taking place at Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, near Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3DA. The doors are open from 9am to 3pm. Car-boot and field traders are welcome from 7am. Admission costs £5 and includes parking. Talk-in is on 145.550MHz. For more information, visit frars.co.uk […]
Special callsign YR100RC is on the air until 30 September to celebrate 100 years of amateur radio activity in Romania. Look for activity on the HF bands using a variety of modes. For details of a certificate that is available for working the station, visit tinyurl.com/romania1786 Marking the 70th anniversary of DARC’s weekly news broadcast, […]
Darek, SP9DLM and his 13-year-old son Greg, SN9GM are active as UK/SP9DLM and UK/SN9GM until Saturday, 15 August. The stations have been worked recently on the HF bands using SSB. QSL via OQRS. Sands, VK4WXW has returned to Willis Island, OC-007, and will be stationed at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s weather monitoring facility until […]
Today, 9 August, the UK Microwave Group 25GHz Trophy contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on the 1.2cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The RSGB Machine Generated Mode Contest started at 1400UTC on Saturday, 8 August and ends at 1400UTC today, 9 August. Using machine-generated modes on the […]
