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Ofcom has agreed to the RSGB request to extend the 146-147MHz NoV for a further year. It is available on a non-interference basis and the NoV is subject to a 30-day notice period of change or withdrawal. Ofcom’s objective in making this spectrum available is to encourage radio amateurs to experiment and test new communications […]

Whether you have only recently soldered your first wire in a kit build or you have experience in designing an advanced software or systems engineering project, the RSGB Construction Competition is for you! As part of the RSGB’s strategic growth priority, it wants to inspire people from different communities to find out more about amateur […]

If you are thinking of taking an amateur radio exam before Christmas, be aware that the last date you can take an online exam—either at a club or at home—is Monday, 22 December 2025. The RSGB Exams Team will, where possible, post out exam results before HQ shuts over Christmas and New Year. Exams will […]

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RSGB Board Director, Ben Lloyd, GW4BML is delighted to announce Derek Hughes, G7LFC as the new volunteer RSGB Brickworks Champion. The Brickworks scheme consists of 23 tasks that give an insight into different aspects of amateur radio. Derek brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role, having previously been involved in the development […]

The RSGB has continued to release content from its recent Convention. Watch the ‘Meet the Board’ session and hear an update on the Society’s strategy, as well as an outline of next steps and some important RSGB roles that need the right volunteers to step forward. These include four Board Director and three Regional Representative […]

Meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Please note the change of venue. The club now meets at Hillstown Village Hall, S44 6LW from 8pm. Further information and reminders for meetings can be found on the society’s Facebook page @bolsoverars. Contact Richard, G0RRZ on 07905 […]

A small group of mainly disabled amateurs unable to get to other clubs because of distance, timing or accessibility meet on Fridays in Darlington at 10am until noon during the coffee morning at Haughton le Skerne Methodist Chapel DL1 2DD. If any amateurs would like to join in, they are welcome to come along. The group now has […]

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 Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club meets at 8pm on the last Thursday of each month at Burnfoot Community Centre, 294 […]