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RSGB Band Plans: key changes you need to know
The RSGB 2026 Band Plans were published in the recently released February 2026 edition of RadCom. They are now also available at rsgb.org/bandplans in a wider variety of formats, including more detailed change notes. This year’s changes address a handful of key topics, including updates to the 5MHz band plan to emphasise correct operating, which […]
GB2RS newsreaders wanted
The RSGB is looking for volunteers to join the team of Newsreaders who broadcast GB2RS news each Sunday. GB2RS Manager, Steve, G4HPE is particularly interested in hearing from people in Wales and Northern Ireland where he is keen to increase the number of broadcasts. He’d also like to bolster existing QO-100 and Digital Voice services […]
Lift Off for Wick High Astronaut Contact
We’re delighted to hear that Wick High School is preparing for an ARISS contact. The RSGB School Youth Champion, Chris Aitken, MM0WIC is the Computing teacher at the school and also runs the school’s amateur radio club. He has shared this update with us. Wick High School is preparing for an experience that is truly […]
Tonight@8 webinar in February
The next Tonight@8 webinar will be live tomorrow, Monday 2 February, from 8pm via the RSGB’s YouTube channel and special BATC channel. RSGB Propagation Studies Committee Chair Steve Nichols, G0KYA will be showing you how to use the Society’s free online HF propagation tools. He’ll explain how you can tailor your predictions to suit your particular […]
January 2026 issue of RadCom Basics out now
The January 2026 issue of RadCom Basics is now available for RSGB members to read. This issue includes articles on using a multimeter, advice on getting on the air and the challenges that face amateurs who are new to the HF bands. RadCom Basics is aimed at newcomers to amateur radio and those who enjoy […]
GB2RS Newsreader volunteers
GB2RS Newsreader volunteers – could you join the team? The RSGB news is broadcast around the UK every Sunday, by a team of volunteers who are authorised to use the special call sign GB2RS. Newsreaders use their own equipment, usually at their home location, to transmit a prepared script. The aim is for the RSGB news to […]
