Communications Manager
RSGB Communications Manager
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Reminder that only Full licence holders can operate on 5MHz
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 […]
Nominations Committee Minutes – 15 December 2025 and 5, 6 and 8 January 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
RSGB response to planning petition
The RSGB is aware of a current petition circulating amateur radio social media calling for the removal of the need for planning permission for amateur radio masts and antennas. In recent years here have been a number of previous petitions calling for similar consideration, all of which have failed to meet the 10,000 signatures required […]
2 March – The freedoms and restrictions within the new licence T&C with respect to repeaters, gateways and packet radio by Steve Morton, F4VTF and John McCullagh, GI4BWM
The presentation This webinar delves into the new licence terms and conditions that were issued by Ofcom in February 2024. Steve, F4VTF and John, GI4BWM talk you through what you can and can’t do within the terms of your licence. They cover topics ranging from restrictions placed on Foundation and Intermediate Licence holders, to when […]
RSGB Board – January key messages
Following its meeting in January 2026, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages: Membership Strategy Workshop – Board reviewed the Workshop which had been held the previous weekend. Those present were a mix of volunteers and HQ staff and ways to grow the numbers of members were discussed at length. Further work will now be […]
Important changes to the RSGB QSL Service
The RSGB is pleased to announce the next stage in developing its QSL Bureau services following the retirement of QSL Bureau Manager Richard Constantine, G3UGF. After a comprehensive review of long-term options, the Society has entered into a formal contractual agreement with the German national radio society—Deutscher Amateur Radio Club (DARC)—to process all incoming and […]
