Amateur radio continues to evolve and the RSGB, in turn, develops how it supports current radio amateurs and reaches out to new audiences. The RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB wrote his annual feature called ‘A year in numbers’ for the March RadCom. In it he shared some of the year’s great achievements in which […]
Time is running out to submit your entry to the RSGB 2026 Construction Competition. The deadline is Sunday 1 March. You’ll need to email a short description of your entry and up to four photographs. It is also recommended to send a link to a video that demonstrates your entry working. More details on submitting […]
The RSGB is reminding radio amateurs that the frequencies at 5MHz are only available on a secondary basis to holders of a UK Full amateur radio licence. Foundation and Intermediate licence holders are not allowed to operate on 5MHz. You can find details about this in the OFW611 amateur radio licence terms and conditions booklet […]
With great regret we announce the passing of Colin J. Thomas G3PSM
Colin has been attending and contributing to the IARU Region 1 Conferences representing RSGB since 1972.
He served as IARU Region 1 HF manager 2005–2008 and as Executive …
Follow the link below to read the minutes of this meeting. Nominations Committee meeting: 15 December 2025 and 5, 6 and 8 January 2026
In the 2026 RSGB elections there are vacancies for two Nominated Directors. Following a rigorous selection process, the Society’s Nominations Committee has chosen to put forward Graham Smith, G4NMD, and Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB for endorsement. RSGB members will be able to vote to endorse these candidates when voting opens on Wednesday 18 March. To help […]
Creating the future shape of the Society, together In this article, I hope to bring together a brief high-level update of what’s happening, why we should all feel positive and excited about the future of our wonderful hobby and get involved to help make it happen. It’s a cold wet early Monday morning in Manchester […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Colin Thomas, G3PSM. Colin died on Tuesday 17 February 2026 surrounded by family after a short illness. Colin worked tirelessly for the RSGB and was President in 2008/9. Colin made a great contribution to the acquisition and defence of radio spectrum. In particular, within […]
Amateur radio continues to evolve and the RSGB, in turn, develops how it supports current radio amateurs and reaches out to new audiences. In this feature we celebrate some great achievements, in which RSGB HQ staff have often led the way. The video above shows the highlights whilst the fuller story and numbers are shared below. […]
Meet Mike, EA7JVZ (Spain) How long have you been licensed, and when did you become an RSGB member? I was first licensed in 1968 as G8BLI. I joined the RSGB in the same year. I have been living in Spain since 2014. What would you say is the best thing about RSGB membership? I […]
