The RSGB Examinations Standards Committee, or ESC as it is often known, has a vacancy for one Independent Member. The role of the ESC is to ensure the examination system is fit for purpose so that licensed radio amateurs can enjoy their hobby legally and safely, not cause interference to other spectrum users and the […]
Has your club booked an operating slot to host GB26YOTA for Youngsters on the Air Month in December? This is an opportunity for clubs to support young operators to get on the air and even make their first QSO. Perhaps you could run an open day for families and young operators, or maybe your club […]
The November edition of the RSGB Youth Committee’s newsletter is now available on the RSGB website. RSGB Youth Chair Leon Shaw, M0VUF looks back at the RSGB Convention, whilst Megan, EI5LA shares her perspective as a young contester in the World Radiosport Team Championship which took place earlier this year. You’ll also be able to […]
Are you planning a visit to the RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park over the holiday season or in early January 2027? If so, please be aware that the Centre will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Following this, the NRC will also be closed on Monday […]
Being part of the RSGB Regional Team is a highly rewarding role in which you can give back to your local amateur radio community. You’ll take part in a range of activities including attending local rallies and clubs, responding to email queries, supporting local radio amateurs and also promoting the RSGB. There are several volunteering […]
[NEWS UPDATE] – Today we installed all the antennas apart from the 6m Yagi. We’re still working on the 40m four-square control box. Until it’s repaired, we can’t switch beam directions. Propagation was poorer today than on our first day on the air. We’re still investigating why our FT8 QSOs aren’t uploading reliably to Club […]
Are you planning a visit to the RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park over the holiday season or in early January 2027? If so, please be aware that the Centre will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Following this, the NRC will also be closed on Monday, […]
The Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Winter Rally is on Saturday, 21 November at St Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR. The doors open at 10am and admission is £3. Contact Martin Shore, treasurer and rally organiser, on 07587 709 006 or email rally.radars@hotmail.com The Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club Rally takes place on […]
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Rudolf Hell, special callsign DA125RH is active until 31 December. Hell was a German engineer who, in 1925, invented the Hellschreiber, an early forerunner to dot matrix printers and fax machines. The transmission method named after him had a major impact on communications technology and continues to […]