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The RSGB is launching a new Training and Development Lead pilot. This is a 12 month volunteer Honorary Officer role for someone who cares deeply about how people learn, progress and stay active in amateur radio. The pilot will focus on listening, mapping, evidence gathering, and supporting the training community. If you enjoy connecting people […]

National Coding Week returns between 14 and 20 September 2026, bringing a fantastic opportunity for radio amateurs of all ages to build confidence in digital skills and explore the world of programming. This year, the RSGB Outreach Team has released three coding activities designed especially for National Coding Week. These are available on the RSGB […]

The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park is hosting another of its popular build your own radio workshops. Morning and afternoon sessions will be held on Thursday, 27 August 2026 and will offer young people aged between 12 and 18 the opportunity to learn more about amateur radio and electronics. The workshops are funded […]

The RSGB has launched some new web pages demonstrating how amateur radio aligns with the STEM curriculum. Whichever part of the hobby you enjoy, you’re bound to be using skills relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths every day! And what better way to encourage people into STEM-related study or careers than getting them involved […]

The IARU has published the fourth edition of ‘Ethics and Operating Procedures for the Radio Amateur’, bringing together updated guidance and best practice for radio amateurs around the world. The latest edition also includes improved accessibility features for those with visual impairments. Whether you’re newly licensed or have been on the air for many years, it’s […]

The RSGB has launched some new web pages demonstrating how amateur radio aligns with the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) curriculum. Whichever part of the hobby you enjoy, you’re bound to be using skills relating to STEM every day. And what better way to encourage people into STEM-related study or careers than getting them […]

Today, 16 August, the North Wales Amateur Radio Group Rally and Tabletop Sale takes place at the Bryn Cadno Community Centre. The doors open at 10am and the entry fee is £3. Light refreshments will be available. Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society Radio Rally is also today, 16 August at Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby, CV23 9PY. The […]

Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club has its annual field weekend on Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd of August in a field off Hook Street, Berkeley GL13 9TH. All are welcome to visit or catch us on the air, club call sign GX4ABC. For further details, contact the Secretary via email at […]

Special event station EN35UKR is active until 30 August to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. QSL via LoTW or via UT2UCN. Curtis, MW0USK and Kevin, MW9KJC are operating GB64MOD, a special event station that “celebrates the spirit of the Mod movement through amateur radio”. It is active until 31 August. Find out more at […]