GB2RS Headlines
Ticket sales open for RSGB 2026 Convention
You can now buy tickets for the RSGB 2026 Convention being held in Milton Keynes. The event takes place between 9 and 11 October 2026, and is a must for any radio amateur looking to learn, connect and be inspired. Several lecturers have already been confirmed, and include Nobby Styles, G0VJG talking about the South […]
RSGB appoints new Accessibility Champion
RSGB Board Director Nathan Nuttall, MM9OCC has announced that Jane Joyce, M8WVJ, has been appointed as the new RSGB Accessibility Champion. Jane brings a wealth of experience in the areas of disability and accessibility, making her ideally suited to this important role. As Accessibility Champion, she will share real stories from members that highlight both […]
FCC authorizes commercial satellite constellation use in 70cm band
In the USA the FCC has authorized AST-SpaceMobile to launch its full constellation of 248 large satellites that includes 430-440MHz for emergency telemetry and control when not over the United States. This is despite there being no such frequency allocation. However, the FCC permitted the use of the frequencies using Article 4.4 of the ITU […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
RSGB club insurance, and beacon and repeater insurance, have now been renewed for the year from 30 April 2026 to April 2027. Club insurance certificates can be downloaded at rsgb.org/repeaterinsurance. You will need to log in to obtain your certificate. Beacon and repeater insurance certificates are available for an admin fee of £15 from the RSGB […]
First post-AGM RSGB Board meeting
The new Board met on 18 April 2026 after the AGM and took the following decisions: To co-opt Dr Stewart Bryant, G3YSX onto the Board under Article 37. The Board then elected Dr Bryant as Board Chair. The purpose of these decisions is to allow newly elected Directors to learn more about the Society and […]
RSGB 2026 Convention announcement
Tickets for the RSGB 2026 Convention go on sale on Friday, 1 May, and ahead of this the Society has made some exciting announcements. Not only has it released the first round of speakers, including one on a highly anticipated DXpedition, but it has also shared details of two new workshops that will be taking […]
