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 […]

The RSGB is looking to recruit an RSGB Member to be the Society’s Company Secretary. This volunteer position plays a key role in the Society’s governance and provides vital support in running Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Stephen Purser, GW4SHF took on the role temporarily after the previous Company Secretary stepped down. […]

Could you be the RSGB’s next Company Secretary? Article 53 of the Society’s Articles of Association requires the Board to appoint a Company Secretary. The Company Secretary is responsible for ensuring that the Society complies with standard legal practice and maintains high standards of corporate governance. The Secretary also provides important support in the running […]

The RSGB Planning Advisory Committee needs additional volunteers to join its advisory panel. Volunteers deal with queries from members about problems they face in getting planning permission for masts and aerials. These enquiries can be for support in making an application to the local council, or in submitting an appeal. If you have a relevant […]

The Exams and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) met regularly during April and May. It has released these key messages from those meetings: We are delighted to have welcomed four new volunteers to the group We have reviewed indirect and direct challenges to the syllabus and exams We are writing new questions to fit the new syllabus We […]

Are you looking for your next construction challenge? Then the RSGB British Science Week Time challenge could be for you. The task is to provide a method of either measuring the frequency of a radio frequency source or signal, or providing a time reference to a radio operator or radio system. You must use readily […]

The RSGB is pleased to announce that it will be represented at this summer’s Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) camp by Rhys Williams, M0WGY / AJ6XD. The event, which is organised by the IARU Region 1 Youth Working Group together with the Czech Radio Club, will be held between 16-23 August 2024 in Prague, Czechia. […]

The new amateur radio licence has now been in effect for a few months. Changes to the licence conditions have necessitated revision to the examination syllabus. We are pleased to release v2.0 (PDF) of the Direct to Full (PDF) syllabus, including these revisions. Compared to the version in current use, the only section that has […]

The next RSGB Tonight @ 8 is on Monday, 8 July 2024 when Hans Summers, G0UPL from QRP Labs will present QMX+ Multimode 160-6m transceiver kit design and features. This is a great opportunity to find out more and ask questions live on the night. You can watch on the RSGB YouTube channel or special […]

The Examinations Standards Committee (ESC) has published its annual report, relating to activities in 2023. Key messages arising from the report: Whilst in 2023 there were fewer candidates across all licence levels, the number of people taking exams so far in 2024 has increased significantly Preparations are being made to release the bank of questions […]

We are looking forward to the IARU HF Championship contest on 13-14 July 2024, and there is a great opportunity for you to get involved in a different way this year. During the contest, Headquarters Stations represent their countries and the RSGB’s station GR2HQ will be run by a network of about a dozen stations […]

The presentation Overview of the QMX+ transceiver and the path taken to get here High level technical description of QMX+ and its SDR architecture Detailed design discussion of several unusual, unique or innovative sections of QMX+ Future planned developments for QMX+ About Hans Hans graduated with a Physics BSc in 1993. He left his 22 year career […]

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Do you like making things? Are you interested in finding out more about the Raspberry Pi or programming an Arduino? Have you heard about the NanoVNA and DragonOS but don’t know where to start? The RSGB wants its 2024 Convention to offer practical sessions to help radio amateurs to try something new, develop their skills […]

Members of the RSGB Team, including RSGB President John McCullagh, GI4BWM and RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB, had a successful time at the Dayton Hamvention in May. The event was a brilliant opportunity to engage with radio amateurs from around the world and it resulted in 132 people joining the RSGB. It also provided […]

Have you tried the updated RSGB Discovery Scheme? Now called the Discovery Logbook, there are fewer requirements, an easy-to-follow programme and exciting links with external organisations such as Parks On The Air and Worked All Britain. There are also some great RSGB Awards to work towards if you’d like to include those in your own […]

The RSGB is looking for an individual to take on the complex role of Editor of the annual RSGB Yearbook, following the retirement of the previous Editor. This is a paid post, working part time from home for a few months each year, and is offered as a fixed term contract. You will need experience […]

The RSGB 2024 Convention will take place from 11 to 13 October. What would you like to see at the Convention? This year the Society is offering everyone the opportunity to propose a presentation, a topic, a practical session or a project to share. Are you involved in some new research? Have you discovered something […]