Following its meeting in November, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages: Budget – Board agreed in principle its budget for 2026. The budget will return to the Board in December for sign off Strategy – Board mapped out ways forward in a number of areas. In particular, it would be turning its attention to the […]
As an aspiring electrical engineer at Cardiff University, Jacob, MW9JKY always had an interest in wireless communication and its applications. However, it was only when he found an online content creator who introduced him to the topic of telegraphy that he realised he wanted to find out more. Jacob soon contacted the RSGB to find […]
The University of Exeter (M0KQI) has officially launched its amateur radio Foundation licence course. This is run by Chris Leaver, G3CJL and supported by Mike Nicholas, G3MYK. It is sparking significant interest among students keen to delve into the fascinating world of radio communications. With a varied curriculum that includes historical and technical aspects of […]
The Board has appointed Graham Murchie, G4FSG as the new Nominations Committee Chair. Nominated Directors are selected by the Society’s Nominations Committee and are then subject to an endorsement vote as part of the AGM voting. There is no functional difference between a Nominated or Elected Director, and all serve the Board in the same way for […]
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A reminder that the last Tonight@8 webinar of 2025 will be live tomorrow, 1 December from 8pm via the RSGB’s YouTube channel and special BATC channel. The presentation will feature young RSGB members who travelled to Paris earlier this year for the Youngsters on the Air summer camp. As well as hearing about their experience, […]
Today, 30 November Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur’s Club Rally is taking place at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, County Durham. Traders, catering, ample parking and disabled facilities are available on site. For more information visit barac.org.uk Mid Devon Amateur Radio and Electronics Fair 2025 will be held on 7 December at Winkleigh Sports and Recreation Centre. The doors will […]
Gabriele, HB9TSW is active as Z68BG from Slatina Air Base near Pristina, Kosovo until 10 December. He is operating using CW only. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, or via his home call. Red, DL1BUG is active as TY5FR from Cotonou, Benin until 11 December. He is using CW and SSB on the 80 to […]
Special event station OZ90NRAU is active until 7 December to celebrate the anniversary of the establishment of the Nordic Radio Amateur Union. For more information, including details of awards that are available for working the station, visit QRZ.com Datta, VU2DSI is active as AU2JCB until 15 December to commemorate the birthday of Indian physicist and radio […]
The CQ World Wide DX CW Contest started at 0000UTC on Saturday, 29 November and ends at 2359UTC today, Sunday, 30 November. Using CW on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and CQ zone. The UK is in Zone 14. On Tuesday, 2 December, the RSGB 144MHz FM […]
