The RSGB is looking for volunteers to join the team of Newsreaders who broadcast GB2RS news each Sunday. GB2RS Manager, Steve, G4HPE is particularly interested in hearing from people in Wales and Northern Ireland where he is keen to increase the number of broadcasts. He’d also like to bolster existing QO-100 and Digital Voice services […]
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We’re delighted to hear that Wick High School is preparing for an ARISS contact. The RSGB School Youth Champion, Chris Aitken, MM0WIC is the Computing teacher at the school and also runs the school’s amateur radio club. He has shared this update with us. Wick High School is preparing for an experience that is truly […]
Following its meeting in January 2026, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages: Membership Strategy Workshop – Board reviewed the Workshop which had been held the previous weekend. Those present were a mix of volunteers and HQ staff and ways to grow the numbers of members were discussed at length. Further work will now be […]
The next Tonight@8 webinar will be live tomorrow, 2 February, from 8pm via the RSGB’s YouTube channel and special BATC channel. RSGB Propagation Studies Committee Chair Steve Nichols, G0KYA will be showing you how to use the Society’s free online HF propagation tools. He’ll explain how you can tailor your predictions to suit your particular station, […]
The RSGB Board is delighted to announce that it has appointed Stephen Ramsden, M0CCA as Deputy Company Secretary. Stephen is a solicitor and former law firm managing partner, with extensive experience in governance systems and compliance frameworks. He is a keen HF portable operator and always interested to learn about, and experiment with, anything related […]
The RSGB 2026 Band Plans were published in the recently released February 2026 edition of RadCom. They are now also available at rsgb.org/bandplans in a wider variety of formats, including more detailed change notes. This year’s changes address a handful of key topics, including updates to the 5MHz band plan to emphasise correct operating, which […]
The Red Rose Winter Rally, organised by West Manchester Radio Club, will take place on Sunday, 8 February at Mather Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PJ. Exhibitors can set up from 8.15am and the doors open to visitors at 10am. A large car park, catering, bring-and-buy sale, improved disabled access and a seating area will […]
Operators from the DARC special event team are active as DH2026EM until 10 February to celebrate the Men’s European Handball Championship. QSL via DK5ON, Logbook of the World and the DARC Community Logbook. Look for activity on the HF bands using CW, digital modes and SSB. See QRZ.com for more information. Phil, ZL3PAH is active […]
Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE. For more information, visit the Society’s Facebook page or email gi6fzi@yahoo.com For details of Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club events and activities, visit bushvalleyarc.org or email bushvalleyarc@gmail.com Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Club meets […]
