It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Dr Bob Whelan, G3PJT on 4th December 2025. Bob’s contribution to amateur radio in the UK and beyond was enormous. He played a highly significant role in RSGB, firstly as a member of the HF and Management Committees and then for two […]
View from the roof of the RCI Sackville, New Brunswick Transmitting Station (Photo: Thomas Witherspoon)
Many thanks to SRAA contributor William Parmley, who found several cassette tapes with off-air recordings he made in the 1980s. Here are Bill’s notes for this recording:
SWL Digest on Radio Canada International with Ian McFarland, April 26, 1986, plus an excerpt from the same program on the next day, April 27, 1986. Includes a brief telephone interview with me. (40:57)
The fortnightly DMR Youth Net, organised by the RSGB Outreach Team, was launched in the Autumn and has been a huge success. Young operators have joined the net from across Europe and has included teenager Sam, MI7WHD. He says: “I have really enjoyed being part of the net. It has been great fun talking to […]
Are you an experienced operations leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional membership services and driving commercial growth? Or are you an advertising agent looking for a new opportunity where you can demonstrate your strong sales capabilities, excellent communication skills, and your ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships? The RSGB is seeking a full-time, highly motivated Operations Manager to […]
Did you know that amateur radio clubs in schools, universities and uniformed groups can affiliate with the RSGB for free? Your club will benefit from a copy of RadCom in the post each month, as well as access to the RSGB app where you can read RadCom, RadCom Basics and RadCom Plus. You’ll also get […]
How about giving back to the amateur radio community in 2026 by becoming an RSGB Board Director? The RSGB has two Elected Board Director vacancies and wants to ensure that the voices around the table understand and reflect the community it serves. You’ll need leadership experience and be keen to play an active part in […]
The RSGB Contest Club is excited to report that the third World Wide Award event will be taking place in January 2026. Award hunters can engage in a very enjoyable competition across all HF bands and modes with many special international calls to work. The RSGB will be activating seven call signs, all with the […]
YOTA Month continues this weekend with special call sign GB25YOTA. Listen out for operators from the RSGB National Radio Centre and the 2nd Marlborough Scouts. Students from Buckie High School, Wick High School and Simon Langton Boys School Radio Club will be active during the week, as well as The University of Sheffield Amateur Radio […]
How about giving back to the amateur radio community in 2026 by becoming an RSGB Board Director? The RSGB has two Elected Board Director vacancies and wants to ensure that the voices around the table understand and reflect the community it serves. You’ll need leadership experience and be keen to play an active part in […]
