Archive for December, 2025
News for Wales – 21 December 2025
Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club meets on Wednesdays from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend, CF32 9DY. The Club is an approved RSGB Examination Centre for those wishing to study and take their amateur radio exams. The Club is holding free workshops for all local radio amateurs over the winter months. The […]
QSL Bureau sub-manager update
The RSGB would like to thank Dr Harry Squance, GI4JTF who has retired after volunteering for 25 years as a QSL Bureau sub-manager. Most recently Harry was the GI/MI/2I QSL sub-manager and those call signs will now be covered by Lindsay Pennell, GI3KME. All stamped addressed envelopes and any outstanding QSL cards will be transferred […]
Honorary Skills and Career Development Officer
Amateur radio is uniquely placed to provide a bridge between those who are beginning their career in engineering, radio/wireless technologies and satellites, and a supportive community that has strong theoretical and practical experience in those subjects from basic practitioner to international expert. We are looking for a volunteer to build a team that will engage […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB is releasing more presentations from its recent Convention. The lectures range in topics from polar modulation to engaging young people with amateur radio. Four further presentations will be released over the festive season. To make sure you are the first to receive notifications when they’re available, subscribe to the Society’s YouTube channel. Young […]
RSGB Board – December key messages
Following its meeting in December, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages: Board confirmed arrangements for the membership strategy workshop to be held in January. This is an important project to try to increase membership and encourage member retention The arrangements for the improved QSL Bureau Service were reported to the Board The Board finalised […]
Dr Bob Whelan, G3PJT – 4 December 2025
It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Dr Bob Whelan, G3PJT on 4th December 2025. Bob’s contribution to amateur radio in the UK and beyond was enormous. He played a highly significant role in RSGB, firstly as a member of the HF and Management Committees and then for two […]
