RSSRSGB Notices

Women in amateur radio and STEM

| May 8, 2026

This year, International Women in Engineering Day takes place on 23 June. It is a celebration of the amazing work of women engineers across the globe. People who have an interest in amateur radio often work in careers related to Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). STEM subjects can be an effective way for the […]

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2026 AGM: A message from the RSGB President

| May 8, 2026

Membership sits at the heart of the RSGB, and at our AGM in April 2026 RSGB President Bob Beebe, GU4YOX shared a message on this important topic. During his video message Bob spoke about the wide range of services that the RSGB offers its members. He went on to explain that the Society is reviewing […]

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Closure of the Droitwich Transmitter on 198kHz

| May 8, 2026

The BBC has announced that the Droitwich Transmitter on 198kHz will be permanently closed down during 2026. The Scottish Long Wave transmitters at Burghead and Westerglen will also be turned off. The Droitwich transmitter was commissioned during September 1934. These transmissions have always been part of our lives as radio enthusiasts. A date has not yet […]

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Ticket sales open for RSGB 2026 Convention

| May 1, 2026

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 […]

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RSGB appoints new Accessibility Champion

| May 1, 2026

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 […]

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FCC authorizes commercial satellite constellation use in 70cm band

| May 1, 2026

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 […]

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