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Special GB2RS broadcasts from NRC for GB70RS
This year GB2RS, the weekly news broadcast by the RSGB, celebrates its 70th anniversary. Activities to mark the occasion continue, with three special broadcasts scheduled from the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC), on Sunday, 28 September 2025. Three newsreaders will broadcast GB2RS from the NRC on the 40m band, the 2m band and via the […]
RSGB replies to latest Ofcom 2.3GHz consultation
The RSGB has responded to a further Ofcom consultation, which would see new users sharing spectrum within the 2.3GHz amateur band. The latest proposals would enable a new class of short-notice outdoor deployments in the 2320 to 2340MHz range, for up to 14 days at a time. In its response, the RSGB has taken the […]
September is all about coding and amateur radio
This month is all about amateur radio and coding for the RSGB. Two exciting activities have been developed for you to get involved with. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced coder, you can get stuck into both the Python Pocket Morse activity and the LoRa high-altitude balloon challenge. Don’t forget to let […]
1 September 2025 – Maxwell’s Equations in 45 Minutes by Kristen McIntyre, K6WX
The presentation Maxwell’s Equations are mysterious to many, but they are really a beautiful work of mathematical art that is at the heart of radio. The mathematics seems impenetrable without advanced calculus, however, there is another way to look at it: visually. This talk will take you inside a Gaussian surface, around a curl, and […]
Young radio amateur aspires to make Moonbounce contact
Amateur radio is a family affair for Martin de Heaver, G4WSW and his son Oliver, M7ITL. Oliver first became interested in amateur radio when he and his dad set up an antenna on the Pewsey Downs Hills and listened to an ARISS contact. The contact, last October, was between the International Space Station (ISS) and […]
Honorary Mature Members’ Officer
Are you passionate about the need to attract older people to the wonderful hobby of amateur radio while retaining and engaging with our existing senior members? We are seeking a dedicated volunteer to serve as our Honorary Mature Members’ Officer. Role overview This honorary position will play a vital part in engaging with other organisations […]
