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13 April – Recycling of waste electronics and batteries by Mark Foreman, G7LSZ/SA6BID
The presentation What happens when your rig goes to the shack in the sky? This webinar will look at what recycling is, and its purpose. In the talk, Mark will discuss the basics of the recycling of waste electronic and electrical equipment. He will concentrate on aluminium, steel and batteries. About the presenter Mark Foreman, […]
Young radio amateur receives Platinum certificate in RSGB Brickworks scheme
Samuel, MI9WHD, became licensed in 2024. Since then, the 15-year-old has been on the road to discover as much about amateur radio as he can. He regularly joins the RSGB Outreach Team’s fortnightly DMR youth net and has already achieved the Radio Surfer Award. Added to his list of achievements is the Platinum certificate for the […]
Listen out for active British Science Week groups
British Science Week 2026 began last Friday and a wide variety of amateur radio activity is taking place throughout the 10 days. From kit building, to Morse-athons, from skeds to radio direction finding, this is a fantastic showcase of amateur radio to wider audiences. There is still time to get involved in this national event […]
Exam handout update for 5MHz
The Full and Direct-to-Full Exam Handouts, references EX309 and EX320, have been updated with immediate effect, so their 5MHz band plans now align with the main RSGB band plan which was updated in January 2026. The new editions can be found at rsgb.org/exam-forms. The changes highlight that caution must be exercised to avoid out-of-band operation as […]
8 June – Building a remote station by John Warburton, G4IRN
The presentation John, G4IRN moved to rural Shropshire in 2020, where conservation area restrictions led him to develop a fully remote HF contest and DX station. His presentation outlines the search for a suitable site and the key technical and operational lessons gained from several years of remote operation over internet and 4G links. About […]
British Science Week: what are your plans?
British Science Week starts on Friday, 6 March 2026, and finishes on Sunday, 15 March 2026. The annual event celebrates science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and is the perfect opportunity to share amateur radio with new audiences. A number of clubs are hosting events that are open to the public, ranging from a practical […]
