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Learn about radar through RSGB Convention presentation

| May 2, 2025

In the latest RSGB 2024 Convention video to be released by the Society, Graham Murchie, G4FSG presents “Radar – the eyes of the few”. In the talk Graham gives a brief history of early radar, events leading up to the development of a viable system and the establishment of the world’s first operational radar station […]

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RSGB club insurance, and beacon and repeater insurance renewed

| May 2, 2025

RSGB club insurance, and beacon and repeater insurance have now been renewed for the year to April 2026. Club insurance certificates can be downloaded via the RSGB website. You will need to log in to obtain your certificate. Beacon and repeater insurance certificates are available for an admin fee of £15 from the RSGB shop. […]

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RSGB Contest Club exceeds one million QSOs

| May 2, 2025

The RSGB Contest Club has recently exceeded one million QSOs. These have been made by RSGB members activating historic RSGB call signs and special event call signs, either in contests or in radio marathon activations. The QSOs have all been uploaded to Logbook of the World. The most prolific call sign has been G6XX with […]

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GB2RS Newsreader Stories

| May 2, 2025

Celebrations for the 70th Anniversary of GB2RS are well underway. To find out how you can get involved with special event stations and awards go to the GB70RS web page. The RSGB has recently updated the web page to add a selection of newsreader stories, which you can access by clicking ‘GB2RS Newsreader Stories’ from the […]

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Call for contacts via QO-100

| May 2, 2025

On Saturday 10 May, RSGB volunteers will be attending a regional Girlguiding event at Ardingly in West Sussex. Amongst other activities, Girlguiding members will have the opportunity to operate special event call sign GB25MAY via the QO-100 satellite. The volunteers would welcome contacts via QO-100 between 10.30am and 3.30pm on the day. Put the date […]

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RSGB attends IARU Region 1 Interim Meeting

| April 25, 2025

The RSGB is participating in the International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 Interim Meeting in Paris this weekend. The event is of particular historical significance as it coincides with the centenary of the founding of the IARU in 1925, as well as the 75th anniversary of the establishment of IARU Region 1 in 1950. The […]

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