RSSGOTA2C: Clubs, groups and societies

RSGB GM interviewed in TX Factor Episode 27

| December 2, 2020
RSGB GM interviewed in TX Factor Episode 27

TX Factor Episode 27 has just been released – the only professionally-produced TV show dedicated to amateur radio. In an interview filmed in September, the RSGB’s General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB explains how the Society’s positive response to the lockdown helped to boost awareness and growth of amateur radio in the UK. He also stresses […]

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Get on the air for Christmas (GOTA4C)

| November 10, 2020

As part of the ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign that the Society has been running with the NHS since April, we’re launching a new focus for Christmas. Called ‘Get on the air for Christmas’ and shared on social media with the hashtag #GOTA4C, it will bring together a few activities that radio amateurs […]

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Sharing a success story…

| August 11, 2020
Sharing a success story…

It’s been a while since I’ve written an editorial for RadCom and given a view of what has been happening at the RSGB. We have all found ourselves in unusual circumstances in recent months, so I thought it was time to share an update with you. My ‘2019 a year in numbers‘ article and infographic […]

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RSGB Facebook group created for new Foundation and returning licensees

| July 31, 2020

As part of its continuing ‘Get on the air to care’ initiative, the RSGB has created a Facebook group to support new Foundation licensees who have taken their exam via remote invigilation this year, as well as those returning to amateur radio after a number of years. It is designed as a safe space where […]

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GIANT Health talks about ‘Get on the air to care’

| July 17, 2020
GIANT Health talks about ‘Get on the air to care’

GIANT Health profiled the RSGB and NHS ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign in its recent newsletter. The company runs the biggest health tech event in Europe and has a global community of over 177,000. Get on the air to care – Using innovative channels in current times Amateur (ham) radio use in the […]

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Mid-Ulster ARC feature

| July 10, 2020

This week’s Tuesday night lecture series by Mid-Ulster ARC featured a talk by RSGB Region 8 Regional Representative Philip Hosey, MI0MSO and then a Q&A with RSGB GM Steve Thomas, M1ACB – have a listen!

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