Jonathan Machon, M7FQM has always held a keen interest in radio from scanning the bands to enjoying CB radio in the 1990s. However, due to severe vocal chord damage, which he incurred at birth, he felt afraid to make the move into amateur radio. A few years ago, whilst he was listening to 2m, he […]

Moving forward with Growth The Board recently spent an afternoon visiting RSGB Headquarters, meeting staff and gaining a more detailed understanding of the work of this professional team. Later that day, the Board received training from members of the senior staff team about their specialist areas. During its meeting the following day, the Board decided […]

Implementing and measuring the Society’s strategic priorities I’m Mark, G0MGX, and I joined the Board by co-option in February and formally at the AGM on 13 April. I have been asked by the Board to oversee the Society’s strategy which is something I am more than happy to do. I consider the continued development and […]

Strategic priorities: reaching clubs and youngsters I was co-opted onto the RSGB board in July 2023, and since that day have been very motivated in supporting the Society to grow its membership and concentrate on looking after the current members it has. Club visits I highlighted to the Board that we need to get out […]

RSGB club insurance, and beacon and repeater insurance have now been renewed for the year to April 2025. Club insurance certificates can be downloaded from the RSGB website and you will need to log in to obtain your certificate. Beacon and repeater insurance certificates are available for an admin fee of £15 from the RSGB shop.   Please allow […]