Currently 97% of amateur radio licence examinations are sat online using the TestReach platform, either at home under remote supervision or in a club setting. Following the implementation of Syllabus v1.6 on 1 September 2024, the new examination question bank will only be maintained online. Generating paper exams will involve significant additional work for the […]

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 […]

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Have you ever tried LoRa? Or Node Red? Have you used the Raspberry Pico for coding or played a Morse game with an Arduino? These are just some of the great activities on the RSGB’s website that are available for National Coding Week which begins this Monday, 16 September. Whether you fancy doing something different […]

The Broadcast Engineering Museum near Gainsborough in Lincolnshire is new and a work in progress, so it only opens a few days each year. Today, from 11am to 4pm, the Museum is having an open day. The Museum contains a vast collection of historic broadcasting equipment and memorabilia, some restored and working, on display in […]

To celebrate the G-QRP Club’s 50th anniversary special callsign G5LOW, and all its  regional variants, will be QRV until the 30 September. In addition, several overseas stations will be joining in with the event. For more information, including details of commemorative certificates that will be available for chasers, visit the website Advance notice now that […]

Carl Gorse, 2E0HPI will be operating from multiple locations for the Parks On The Air scheme around the Lancashire area from tomorrow, the 16 September, to Friday 20 September. He will be using Yaesu FT-857d and Xiegu G90 transceivers with 20W. Listen out for Carl on all bands from 160 to 10m using FT4, FT8 […]

Today, the 15 September, the 70MHz Affiliated Societies Contest runs from 0900 to 1200UTC. Using all modes on the 4m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The Worked All Europe DX SSB Contest started at 0000UTC on Saturday 14 September and runs until 2359UTC today, Sunday 15 September. Using SSB on […]

The 24th IARU Region 1 ARDF Championships in Bulgaria saw an RSGB member on the podium. David Williams, M3WDD took the silver medal position in the M60 category of the 144MHz Classic five-transmitter race at the Championships held at Primorsko, Bulgaria earlier this month. David had come so very close to winning being only 14 […]

On Wednesday, Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is meeting for a discussion evening from 8pm. avrs.org.uk Banbury Amateur Radio Society has a net most evenings on 144.5125MHz FM. Members are meeting for a club night on Wednesday. For more information visit banburyares.co.uk On Monday, Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society has a meeting at Farnham Village Hall […]

On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by an SSB net on 144.260MHz at 10.30am. The Club has weekday nets taking place from 4pm on 145.450MHz, except Wednesday when the net moves to 144.260MHz between 8 and 9pm. The Club’s Friday nets take place from 11am […]

The next meeting of Aberdare and District Amateur Radio Society will be held on Friday 27 September at Hirwaun YMCA Hall, CF44 9RB from 6pm. Ian Miles 2W0IWM, info@aberdareradio.club Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club has its weekly meeting on Wednesday from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend. The club is an approved […]

Have you ever tried LoRa? Or Node Red? Have you used the Raspberry Pico for coding or played a Morse game with an Arduino? These are just some of the great activities on the RSGB’s website that are available for National Coding Week, which begins on Monday, 16 September. Whether you fancy doing something different […]

Do you work with young people at a school, or perhaps with a youth group such as the Scouts, Guides or Cadets? Are you looking for an activity that provides hands-on learning opportunities for them? The RSGB National Radio Centre currently has availability for two private evening visits in December as part of the Society’s […]

Don’t forget that the RSGB Convention early bird price ends on Sunday 15 September. There’s a range of great presentations planned, a fantastic microcontroller workshop to take part in, as well as all the fantastic social opportunities to enjoy like the Gala Dinner. Go to the RSGB Convention web pages to find out more and […]

We have a fantastic opportunity for the right person! Would you like to become the next RSGB Youth Champion? Do you have what it takes to engage with young people, supporting them on their amateur radio journey? The role The RSGB is looking for the next volunteer Youth Champion. This could be one role or […]

The Examination Team is pleased to announce that the new Direct to Full V2.0 Syllabus mock exam papers and the Data Reference Booklet (EX320) have now been published on the RSGB website.

Following recent issues on the RSGB phone system our service provider is applying a platform update on Thursday, 12 September 2024 We do not expect any significant disruption during the work, but callers may experience transient connection issues or dropped calls. If you find you can’t get through at any time on 12 September, please […]

The RSGB has 13 regions, each covered by a Regional Representative and a team of District Representatives. This volunteer team is an important link to clubs, and a potential source of support and information for individual radio amateurs. There are several vacancies in the Regional Team and this month we’re highlighting two regions. In Region […]