The RSGB is pleased to announce that Tom Wardill, 2E0JJI has been appointed as the RSGB Maker Champion. In his role, Tom will assist the RSGB to take amateur radio to new audiences in the hackspace and makerspace communities. Tom will also investigate opportunities to encourage crossover in both directions, offering new areas of experimentation […]
A reminder that the RSGB remote invigilation team will be taking a break over the Easter weekend. You will be able to book to take an exam on Friday 18 April and Saturday 19 April, however no exam slots will be available on Sunday 20 April or Monday 21 April. Exam bookings will resume as normal […]
It is with great sadness that Poldhu Amateur Radio Club announce the passing of David Barlow, G3PLE. David will be greatly missed by the club, having been a loyal and active member for many years, in that time giving many presentations on Marconi, early wireless development, the Titanic disaster and wireless at sea. Prior to […]
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Do you have a question about the RSGB strategy? Perhaps you have a query about recent licence changes? Or maybe you’d like to understand more about membership growth? Whatever the topic, the Society is asking you to get in touch. RSGB Board members will be answering your questions during the RSGB 2025 AGM on Saturday […]
The next webinar in the RSGB Tonight@8 series will be with Nick Wood, M0NTV on Monday, 7 April 2025. Nick will show you how to use a regular glue stick housing in a rather novel way to form the basis of a variable tuning inductor in a homemade 40m receiver. After a brief description of a […]
The RSGB is delighted to announce that Chris Aitken, MM0WIC, who is the current RSGB Youth Champion for Schools, is taking on the new position of RSGB Youth Chair. For now, Chris will continue to fulfil his Youth Champion for Schools role but will also take on more responsibilities by leading the Youth Champion team. […]
The Hack Green Military Surplus and Military Radio Hangar Sale is taking place on Sunday 6 April at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AL. Items on sale will include electronic equipment, amateur radio gear, components, military radio items and vehicle spares. For further details, please go to the website or email coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk […]
The Royal Air Force Amateur Radio Society, also known as RAFARS, will be holding its popular Airfields On The Air special event activity from the 1 April. RAF Stations will be activated primarily during the 5 and 6 April, as well as the 12 and 13 April. More information can be found on the website […]
Alex, K6VHF/HR9 will again be active from the 30 March until the 6 April from Roatán island, IOTA reference NA-057. He’ll be QRV on 80m to 6m using verticals, Hexbeam, Slopers and a Delta loop using FT8, FT4, SSB, RTTY and CW. QSL direct via K6VHF, OQRS Club Log, and Logbook of The World. Aldir, […]
