The programme for RSGB 2025 Convention has nearly 50 presentations for you to enjoy, including leading industry speakers such as Mike Walker, VA3MW from FlexRadio and Hans Summers, G0UPL from QRP labs. There will also be well-known names such as Neil Smith G4DBN, RadCom Technical Editor Peter Duffett-Smith GM3XJE, Brian Coleman G4NNS and Walt Hudson […]
The RSGB was pleased to welcome Callum Anderson, MP for Buckingham and Bletchley, to the RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park last week. Callum enjoyed seeing the history of radio, watching live CW contacts, and listening to his voice coming back from space, having been relayed via a satellite. Callum was invited to meet […]
Do not forget to listen out for three special one-off broadcasts from the RSGB National Radio Centre on Sunday, 28 September 2025. The broadcasts are part of the celebrations which are taking place to mark the 70th anniversary of GB2RS. Listen out at 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm. Go to the GB70RS web page for details […]
The RSGB LoRa high-altitude balloon launch took place on Saturday 20 September and was a great success despite tricky weather conditions, which included rain and high winds. The balloon soared at a peak altitude of 48,556 feet before landing in a remote location in the Thursden Valley. Winners of the competition to win a £200 […]
The RSGB Board has announced the redistribution of Board Liaison roles that Peter Bowyer, G4MJS held: Mark Savage, M0XIC will be the new Board Liaison for ARDF Len Paget, GM0ONX adds the Emerging Technology Coordination Committee (ETCC) to his portfolio Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX will take up the Board Liaison role for the Contest Support […]
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We regret that the RSGB National Radio Centre will be closed on Tuesday 23 September 2025. Our volunteers will be delighted to welcome you every other day that week.
Tickets for the RSGB Convention at Kents Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes are still available to purchase online, but hurry as advance sales close on Saturday 4 October. You will be able to buy a Convention ticket on the door but not at the reduced rate that is available now. Your ticket will give you […]
Every radio amateur knows that it is important to identify yourself clearly when operating. This includes the mandatory use of a Regional Secondary Locator, or RSL, if you hold an Intermediate call sign in the 2-series. For example, your call sign would start with 2E0 if you’re in England or 2M0 if you’re operating in […]
Calling all young radio enthusiasts wherever you are in the world! The RSGB Outreach Team is thrilled to launch its first official DMR Youth Net. The first net will be on Tuesday 30 September at 1900UTC and the RSGB Youth Talk Group 23554 is available on the DVSPh and Brandmeister Networks. Whether you’re just starting […]
