A number of childhood experiences have stuck with me and inspired me to take up the hobby. I have a memory of rummaging through a box of Morse keys in a tent with my Dad, which I think may have been at a Drayton Manor Park Radio Rally. I also used to watch The Forest […]
Many thanks to SRAA contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following recording, notes, and original artwork:
This is part of the Radio Nikkei 1 program (in Japanese), listened by me in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on 6055 kHz, on January 18, 2025, between 08:38 and 09:10 (UTC). The content is as follows:
If you are a member of an RSGB-affiliated club or society, the RSGB is encouraging you to check that your organisation’s details are up to date on Club Finder. The RSGB Club Finder allows people to search for local amateur radio groups. Those people could want to join your group, find out more about amateur […]
Ofcom has announced a consultation which seeks to simplify the licensing of amateur radio visitors to the UK from a specified list of countries. The consultation also covers the proposed simplification of other wireless equipment usage. Ofcom says: “We propose to introduce a new licence exemption for short-term use of radio amateur equipment by radio […]
The Lincoln Shortwave Club Winter Radio Rally is taking place on the 26 January at The Festival Hall, Caistor Road in Market Rasen. The doors open at 10am and admission is £3. Hot refreshments and ample free car parking will be available. The cost for a table is £10. To book, contact Steve Burke, M5ZZZ […]
If you are a young person and interested in becoming a radio amateur, read our interview with Henry, age 17, and hear how he got started.. Name: Henry Age: 17 Call sign: M0KUQ About me: I’m currently studying A-level Physics and Computer Science at Sixth Form. I enjoyed studying for the Foundation licence so much, […]
The RSGB is delighted to announce that it is an official partner for British Science Week 2025, run by the British Science Association. The RSGB Outreach Team worked with the RSGB Comms Team to offer an amateur radio-related activity, and this will feature in the British Science Week Community Pack. This links with the Society’s […]
If you are an RSGB member, have excellent leadership skills and would like to contribute to the amateur radio community, how about becoming an RSGB Board Director? Nominations are now open for applicants to stand for two Elected?Board Director roles. The existing Board is looking for Directors who have specific skills to replace outgoing Directors. […]
