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Re-enactment of Goyder-Bell contact as part of centenary celebrations
The centenary Friday 18 October 2024 marked 100 years since the first successful two-way trans-global communication that took place between radio amateurs in the UK and New Zealand. The contact was made between a North London school student Cecil Goyder, call sign 2SZ, and Frank Bell, call sign 4AA, who was a sheep farmer from […]
RSGB Convention feedback
The RSGB 2024 Convention took place last weekend and brought together hundreds in person, as well as many more from across the globe who watched via the livestream. The Society is already receiving an overwhelming amount of positive feedback, but if you did attend the Convention and haven’t yet completed the feedback form, please do […]
Get involved with JOTA this weekend
This weekend is Jamboree on the Air, also known as JOTA. The event promotes friendship and global citizenship and is a brilliant celebration of amateur radio among the Scout Association. The Society has compiled a list of Scouting groups that are involved with the annual event and has shared it on its JOTA page. The […]
Volunteer as an RSGB Youth Champion
Following the recent appointment of two Youth Champions for schools and universities, the RSGB is keen to expand the team. The Society is looking for a Youth Champion for scouts, guides and cadets, and another to lead activities and create resources to support young people once they have gained their Foundation licence, motivating them to […]
RSGB 2024 Convention is taking place this weekend
The RSGB Convention will be in full swing this weekend. If you aren’t able to attend, the RSGB has a packed livestream for each day and those livestreams are available for anyone to view. Full of presentations, interviews and videos to inspire you, this is another way to enjoy your Convention, in your way. Either […]
Celebrations mark first transglobal two-way radio communication
This week marks the centenary of the world’s very first transglobal two-way radio communication. On 18 October 1924 Frank Bell, 4AA, from New Zealand, and Cecil Goyder, 2SZ, from North London, changed the way in which we communicate forever by making contact on the amateur bands. To commemorate this historic contact, special call signs will […]
