We’re excited to announce the release of the draft programme for the RSGB 2024 Convention. We have a wide-ranging programme of presentations organised into three streams: Getting started in, Technical and Operating. We’ll also have forums, a microcontroller programming workshop and special interest groups, as well as plenty of retail opportunities and places to meet […]

Today was our full final day, which we spent exploring Prague. Big thanks go to Klára, our excellent tour guide for the day. We went to see the castle, walked across Charles Bridge, and explored the old town. It was a lovely way to finish such an intense week. Finally, in the evening, we had […]

Today, we had a full day of lectures and workshops. Last night I stayed up until about 4am working the Americas, so hauling myself out of bed was a bit of a challenge. One thing I’m starting to realise about these camps is the physical endurance required! The first lecture was about emergency communications in […]

RSGB Legacy Fund The RSGB Legacy Fund, thanks to the generosity of donors, has resources available to encourage and develop amateur radio. These funds are managed by a Legacy Committee who meet to consider applications and then make funding recommendations to the RSGB Board. The success of the Legacy Fund depends entirely on good quality […]

Strategy in action by the Regional Team The Regional Team has been active over the past few months, collaborating with numerous clubs and participating in a variety of club visits, rallies and outreach events. The efforts of Regional Representatives and District Representatives have included extensive networking as well as providing support to as many individuals […]

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 […]