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YOTA Month: book your GB25YOTA operating slot today
Youngsters on the Air Month takes place in December 2025, and the RSGB would love you to take part in this annual event. Special call sign GB25YOTA will be active throughout the month. Whether you are an individual, club, school, university or social group, this is a fantastic opportunity to host the callsign and get […]
VHF and HF contest trophies presentation photos
The main VHF and HF contest trophy presentations were held at the RSGB 2025 Convention on Sunday, 12 October. A list of the winners and photos from the presentation can now be seen on the RSGB website. During the presentation the prestigious ROTAB Trophy was awarded to John Warburton, G4IRN for outstanding and consistent DX […]
RSGB QSL Bureau: a service update
Following the well-deserved retirement of QSL Bureau Manager Richard Constantine, G3UGF, the RSGB Board is making arrangements to ensure the continued smooth operation of the QSL Bureau service. Members should continue to send outgoing QSL cards to PO Box 5, Halifax, as usual. Similarly, incoming cards will continue to be distributed by your existing sub-manager, […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Following Ofcom’s recent implementation of Phases 2 and 3 of the amateur radio licence review, it has updated its main guidance document. Please ensure you use the October 2025 edition so that you are using the latest information. Ofcom has also clarified that if you hold a Special Contest Callsign NoV and you change your […]
Ofcom implements Phases 2 and 3 of the amateur radio licence review
Following the introduction of the current amateur licensing framework in February 2024, Ofcom has now implemented most of the remaining changes associated with Phases 2 and 3. The updates to Ofcom’s online licensing portal accommodate applications for new M8/M9 Intermediate call signs, more flexible Special Event call signs, and other changes which include easier revalidation. […]
Share your feedback on RSGB 2025 Convention
The RSGB 2025 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. If you did attend the Convention and haven’t yet completed the feedback form, please click here […]
