Time is running out to submit your entry to the RSGB 2026 Construction Competition. The deadline is Sunday 1 March. You’ll need to email a short description of your entry and up to four photographs. It is also recommended to send a link to a video that demonstrates your entry working. More details on submitting […]
The RSGB is reminding radio amateurs that the frequencies at 5MHz are only available on a secondary basis to holders of a UK Full amateur radio licence. Foundation and Intermediate licence holders are not allowed to operate on 5MHz. You can find details about this in the OFW611 amateur radio licence terms and conditions booklet […]
With great regret we announce the passing of Colin J. Thomas G3PSM
Colin has been attending and contributing to the IARU Region 1 Conferences representing RSGB since 1972.
He served as IARU Region 1 HF manager 2005–2008 and as Executive …
Many thanks to SRAA contributor Paul Harner, who shares the following recording and notes:
Broadcaster: Radio Union, Lima Peru July 1994
Date of recording: July 01, 1994
Starting time: 0730-0815 UTC
Frequency: 6115 kHz
Your location: St.Louis, MO
Your receiver and antenna: Icom IC R-71-A
Mode: Single Side Band
Notes: Radio Union in Lima was a longtime favorite station of mine from the late 1980s through the 1990s. Radio Union was well heard in the overnight hours, and featured salsa, chicha, and huayno music. Long after it left shortwave, I listened to the station online, until it closed down a few years ago.
In the 2026 RSGB elections there are vacancies for two Nominated Directors. Following a rigorous selection process, the Society’s Nominations Committee has chosen to put forward Graham Smith, G4NMD, and Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB for endorsement. RSGB members will be able to vote to endorse these candidates when voting opens on Wednesday 18 March. To help […]
Creating the future shape of the Society, together In this article, I hope to bring together a brief high-level update of what’s happening, why we should all feel positive and excited about the future of our wonderful hobby and get involved to help make it happen. It’s a cold wet early Monday morning in Manchester […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Colin Thomas, G3PSM. Colin died on Tuesday 17 February 2026 surrounded by family after a short illness. Colin worked tirelessly for the RSGB and was President in 2008/9. Colin made a great contribution to the acquisition and defence of radio spectrum. In particular, within […]
Amateur radio continues to evolve and the RSGB, in turn, develops how it supports current radio amateurs and reaches out to new audiences. In this feature we celebrate some great achievements, in which RSGB HQ staff have often led the way. The video above shows the highlights whilst the fuller story and numbers are shared below. […]
Meet Mike, EA7JVZ (Spain) How long have you been licensed, and when did you become an RSGB member? I was first licensed in 1968 as G8BLI. I joined the RSGB in the same year. I have been living in Spain since 2014. What would you say is the best thing about RSGB membership? I […]
