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What inspires young radio amateurs to get licensed?
If you are a young person and interested in becoming a radio amateur, read our interview with Henry, age 17, and hear how he got started.. Name: Henry Age: 17 Call sign: M0KUQ About me: I’m currently studying A-level Physics and Computer Science at Sixth Form. I enjoyed studying for the Foundation licence so much, […]
Be inspired by the RSGB National Radio Centre
The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) receives thousands of visitors through its doors each week. For some it may only be a passing visit, but for others it’s an insight into a world they knew nothing about, and they leave wanting to know more. A family day out When Jake, aged 12, visited the […]
My amateur radio inspiration by Gerry Gee, 2E0FVC
My experience with radio first came during my work in the Police. One of my Sergeants, David Jelley who is now Silent Key, was a radio amateur and invited me to visit his home shack. Following sick leave from a work injury I was then placed in the local control room operating the radios, although it […]
My amateur radio inspiration by Carl, G8UGJ/G0TQM
A number of childhood experiences have stuck with me and inspired me to take up the hobby. I have a memory of rummaging through a box of Morse keys in a tent with my Dad, which I think may have been at a Drayton Manor Park Radio Rally. I also used to watch The Forest […]
RadCom February 2025, Vol. 101, No. 2
SDRplay nRSP-ST networked SDR receiver review To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Antennas, Steve Ireland, VK6VZ/G3ZZD and Kevin Smith, VK6LW/VK6T/ex-G4EHF 36 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 49 Contesting, Andy Cook, G4PIQ 54 Data, Andy Talbot, G4JNT 16 GHz bands, Dr John Worsnop, G4BAO 60 HF, Daimon Tilley, G4USI […]
RSGB British Science Week amateur radio activity
We are delighted to announce details of the amateur radio activity that the RSGB has provided for the British Science Week 2025 Community Pack. The RSGB Outreach Team, working with the RSGB Comms Team, submitted two activities on this year’s theme of ‘Change and adapt’ and one was chosen for the BSW Community Pack. Created […]
