National Hamfest – 27 and 28 September 2024 To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Antennas, Steve Ireland, VK6VZ/G3ZZD and Kevin Smith, VK6LW/VK6T/G4EHF 18 ATV, Dave Crump, G8GKQ 16 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 29 Contesting, Chris Tran, GM3WOJ 70 GHz bands, Dr John Worsnop, G4BAO 58 HF, Daimon […]

UPDATE 14/08/2024 14:15 The system has remained stable since this morning, but we will continue to monitor it throughout the rest of today. If you experience difficulties using any part of the site, please let us know as soon as possible by posting a support ticket on our IT Helpdesk at rsgb.org/helpdesk. 14/08/2024 09:09 We […]

The RSGB Convention this year will have a mix of presentations, workshops and forums to enable you to take part in the content that suits you. On Saturday morning there will be an EMC and EMF Update presentation, followed by an informal EMC and EMF Clinic in the afternoon. Led by RSGB EMC Committee Chair […]

The RSGB is thrilled to welcome the University Technical College South Durham Radio Club to its School Zone webpage. The Club, which is operating using call sign M1UTC, is being led by Professor Ian Neal, M0KEO who is also the RSGB’s British Science Week Coordinator. The Club is looking forward to operating at the start […]

As part of the RSGB commitment to keeping members updated, the Awards Manager has issued some key messages about RSGB operating awards so far this year. Lindsay Pennell, G8PMA is always keen to hear from radio amateurs about the type of awards they enjoy and new ones they would like the RSGB to develop if […]

The RSGB is delighted to announce that bookings are now open for its 2024 Annual Convention. This year, in response to requests for more flexibility, the Society has created a new booking system that allows attendees to create a Convention package that suits their preferences for attendance and hotel accommodation. In addition, the keynote speaker […]

The G5RP Trophy is an annual award to encourage newcomers to HF DXing. The award is not limited to youngsters or the newly licensed. It is open to anyone who has recently discovered and made significant progress in HF DXing. If you are an established HF DXer and want to recommend someone to be awarded […]

We are delighted to announce that Nigel Thrower, G3YSW will be the RSGB National Coding Week Coordinator this year. The RSGB took part in this national event for the first time last year and many groups had fun with the activities we supplied. You can see the activities we published last year on our website […]

Schools in Great Britain and Northern Ireland will soon be able to apply for an amateur radio contact with an astronaut on the International Space Station. If the application is successful, the contacts could take place in the latter half of 2025. The RSGB is encouraging schools to apply as it is a great opportunity […]

We are pleased to announce the July 2024 edition of RadCom Basics is now available on the RSGB website In this edition, in Operating HF Portable by the Sea, Tim Hier, G5TM explains the likely beneficial impact of operating next to saltwater Also in this edition: 4 Checking and testing components: Part three In this […]

When Paul Nichols, M0PVN resigned as an RSGB Director in May, it created a vacancy on the Board. The Board decided that it was in the Society’s interests to expand the Board to nine people to help implement the Society’s strategic priorities. Under Article 37 it has co-opted Peter Bowyer, G4MJS and Peter Ransom, M0SFZ […]

The RSGB is delighted to announce the co-option of two Regional Representatives. Peter Lowrie, MI5JYK is based in Region 8 and Brian Woolnough, M5ADQ in Region 12. They will serve in these roles until the RSGB 2025 AGM. You can see contact details for either of them, or any member of the Regional Team, on […]

There is so much happening at the RSGB National Radio Centre that it needs to expand its team of volunteers! The NRC has a fabulous set-up and you’ll be given full training on using the GB3RS radio station. You should enjoy meeting people and be able to volunteer for one or two days per month […]

This year the RSGB Convention will take place between 11 and 13 October 2024 at Kents Hill Park in Milton Keynes. It is the place to be if you are interested in everything and anything to do with amateur radio. The Society is delighted that the event will be sponsored by Martin Lynch & Sons […]

ICQ Podcast has released episode 434 of their podcast, which includes a report from Ham Radio Friedrichshafen. The team chatted with RSGB General Manager, Steve Thomas M1ACB about a wide range of topics, including international liaison and the RSGB Convention. You can listen to this section from one hour and 17 minutes into the podcast. […]

Raspberry Pi-based home-built radio test equipment To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Airband News, David Smith 45 Antennas, Steve Ireland, VK6VZ/G3ZZD and Kevin Smith, VK6LW/VK6T/G4EHF 18 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 67 Contesting, Andy Cook, G4PIQ 54 Data, Andy Talbot, G4JNT 28 GHz bands, Dr John Worsnop, G4BAO […]

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve released updated training manuals for the Foundation, Intermediate and Full licence exams. These books are in addition to the existing manuals and reflect changes to the syllabus due to the new licence conditions. The RSGB will start examining to version 1.6 of the syllabus from 1 September 2024 and […]

The internet connectivity issue at RSGB HQ has now been resolved and our systems are now back in action. Thank you for your patience while the issue was ongoing. 15/07/2024 14:16 We have lost internet connection at RSGB HQ, and so our computer systems and phones are not currently available.  Our IT team is currently […]

The RSGB has released a video summary of the Ofcom licence changes that came into effect in February this year. This is an extended version of the video shown at the Society’s AGM. It covers the range of changes from power increases and call signs, to additional options for Foundation licensees and new opportunities for […]