Archive for February, 2026

News for Wales – 22 February 2026

| February 20, 2026

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. More […]

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Reminder that only Full licence holders can operate on 5MHz

| February 19, 2026

The RSGB is reminding radio amateurs that the frequencies at 5MHz are only available on a secondary basis to holders of a UK Full amateur radio licence. Foundation and Intermediate licence holders are not allowed to operate on 5MHz. You can find details about this in the OFW611 amateur radio licence terms and conditions booklet […]

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Nominations Committee Minutes – 15 December 2025 and 5, 6 and 8 January 2026

| February 18, 2026

Follow the link below to read the minutes of this meeting. Nominations Committee meeting: 15 December 2025 and 5, 6 and 8 January 2026

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RSGB 2026 Elections: Nominated Director candidates announced

| February 18, 2026

In the 2026 RSGB elections there are vacancies for two Nominated Directors. Following a rigorous selection process, the Society’s Nominations Committee has chosen to put forward Graham Smith, G4NMD, and Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB for endorsement. RSGB members will be able to vote to endorse these candidates when voting opens on Wednesday, 18 March. To help […]

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March 2026 – Strategic priorities update

| February 18, 2026
March 2026 – Strategic priorities update

Creating the future shape of the Society, together In this article, I hope to bring together a brief high-level update of what’s happening, why we should all feel positive and excited about the future of our wonderful hobby and get involved to help make it happen. It’s a cold wet early Monday morning in Manchester […]

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Colin Thomas, G3PSM, SK – 17 February 2026

| February 18, 2026
Colin Thomas, G3PSM, SK – 17 February 2026

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Colin Thomas, G3PSM. Colin died on Tuesday 17 February 2026 surrounded by family after a short illness. Colin (pictured) worked tirelessly for the RSGB and was President in 2008/9. Colin made a great contribution to the acquisition and defence of radio spectrum. In particular, […]

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