This is the time of year when we call for volunteers to step forward for election at the RSGB’s AGM which will take place on 15 April 2023. We are looking for volunteers who are willing and able to give their time and enthusiasm to ensure the Society continues to develop and thrive. The candidate […]
The RSGB facilitates just over sixty lectures per year in a mixture of in-person, hybrid and remote formats. Fifty of these are at the RSGB Convention, and eleven are delivered through the livestreamed Tonight@8 webinars programme of events. This set of lectures aims to cover a wide mix of amateur radio related subjects, across all […]
The RSGB is seeking applicants for the volunteer role of Social Diversity Officer (SDO). The SDO will advise the Board on practical and pragmatic approaches to increasing social diversity and inclusion within the RSGB membership and amateur radio. They will need to consider all aspects of diversity and make suitable data-driven recommendations to the Board […]
Scheduled maintenance will result in a short period of downtime on the Membership Services this afternoon This is to apply new upgrades to the software and will only last for a few minutes, but to avoid anything you’re doing being disrupted, we ask that you don’t use the portal between 16.00 and 16.15 this afternoon. […]
Ofcom has recently authorised an expansion of the list of Special Contest Call (SCC) qualifying contests. It now includes the World Wide DIGI Contest and the British Amateur Radio Teledata Group Sprint PSK63 Contest. Full details of how to apply for an SCC can be found on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/scc.
The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) will be hosting GB22YOTA on Saturday 17 December as part of YOTA Month. Any young amateurs or youngsters who are interested to get started or to learn more about amateur radio are welcome. The NRC is located within the grounds of the Bletchley Park Museum – entry details and […]
The RSGB is seeking to appoint additional members to the Exams and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG)—formerly known as the Exams Group. Membership of the Group now includes places for club tutors who hold a Full amateur radio licence and have taught the Full Syllabus for at least two years. If you are interested in making […]
The closing date for applications for the next Bath-based Distance Learning (BBDL) course for the Intermediate exam is Thursday, 7 December 2022. Following application, students must complete some short pre-course study and a quiz to ensure they are able to use the BBDL systems, and to see if it suits their needs. That work must […]
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The RSGB’s final Tonight @ 8 webinar of 2022 is on Monday, 5 December 2022. David Palmer, G7URP will explore 100 years of BBC technology and innovation. You can watch the presentation and ask questions live on the RSGB YouTube channel or via BATC. There is more information about the presentation, and how to take […]
