Category: RSGB

Radio amateurs have long been interested in the mystery and phenomenon of spy communications, and many will be aware of number stations. If you’d like to discover more on the topic you can attend a talk at Bletchley Park on Saturday 28 June. RSGB National Radio Centre volunteer Paul Beaumont, G7VAK will be delivering the engaging […]

How long have you been an RSGB volunteer? I’ve been a volunteer with the RSGB for over a year now, both in the role as Youth Champion for Schools and more recently as Youth Chair. Why did you choose to volunteer? It seemed like a natural extension of what I initially wanted to get out […]

How long have you been an RSGB volunteer? As an invigilator, since the start of remote invigilation in 2020. I also volunteer at the RSGB National Radio Centre, which I’ve been doing for 14 years, and I was a member of various RSGB committees between 1980 and 2010. Why did you choose to volunteer? I […]

How long have you been an RSGB volunteer? Can’t recall exactly, but the best part of five years. Why did you choose to volunteer? Seemed like a good idea at the time. There was a request for help and my experience outside of the RSGB made me think I would be a good fit and […]

How long have you been an RSGB volunteer? I’ve been a volunteer as the Microwave Manager for nearly ten years. Why did you choose to volunteer? I decided that although retired I could use my professional background to help support the microwave community and the wider amateur radio hobby. Particularly on regulatory and spectrum defence […]

How long have you been an RSGB Volunteer? Since February 2025, so just over four months. Why did you choose to volunteer? I originally reached out to enquire about participating in the YOTA Summer camp and then found out about the vacancy for what is now my current role. Given my history in Scouting, it […]

Following its meeting in April, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages: RSGB President Bob Beebe, GU4YOX reported that he had attended the IARU 100th anniversary Interim Meeting with other RSGB volunteers. The Society had been closely involved in the foundation of IARU and so his participation in the event was very welcome. The IARU […]

Seven members of the Queen’s University Belfast Amateur Radio and Electronics Society (QUB_ARES) have recently passed their Foundation licence exam. The students are on a variety of courses such as biochemistry, maths, physics and electrical engineering and are studying a range of qualifications from Bachelor degrees to PhDs. QUB_ARES President, Grace McCormick 2I0GYL, has been […]