Also in GB2RS this week…

Time is running out to be part of two exciting opportunities to make an impact with the RSGB. The Society is seeking a full-time, highly motivated Operations Manager to be part of its senior leadership team, based at RSGB HQ in Bedford. It is also looking for a new contractor or agency to work with to support the development of RSGB advertising and contribute to the growth of its publications and digital platforms. If you are professional, proactive and excited by either of these opportunities, go to rsgb.org/careers to find out more. The application deadline for both opportunities is 4 January 2026.

A reminder that RSGB HQ is closed over the festive season and opens again for business at 8.30am on Monday, 5 January 2026. The exams booking system at rsgb.org/exampay remains open throughout the festive season so you can book exams to take from 5 January 2026 onwards.

The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park will be operating reduced opening hours and will shut its doors at 2pm on New Year’s Eve and remain closed on New Year’s Day. In addition to this, it will be shut for essential maintenance works on 5 and 6 January 2026. Outside of these times, volunteers look forward to welcoming visitors as usual.

Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) Month 2025 has been filled with some brilliant activity from young people using the special callsign GB25YOTA. Before the year ends, there is still time to listen out for operators from the RSGB Outreach Team, Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club, the 2nd Marlborough Scouts, Hilderstone Radio Society and Jon, M0NOJ. View the operating schedule at rsgb.org/yota-month. The RSGB would like to thank everyone who has been involved with YOTA Month, from supervising young radio amateurs, to making QSOs with them. If you have been involved with the event and would like your activity to be in a special feature in the March 2026 edition of RadCom, email your photos and report to radcom@rsgb.org.uk by 23 January 2026.

Give something back to the amateur radio community in 2026 by becoming an RSGB volunteer. The Society has a number of opportunities to suit different interests and experience. If you would like to use your skills to help strengthen the future of amateur radio and to provide services for other radio amateurs, visit rsgb.org/volunteers.

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