RSGB Notices
A Year in Numbers 2025: a celebration of RSGB achievements
Amateur radio continues to evolve and the RSGB, in turn, develops how it supports current radio amateurs and reaches out to new audiences. The RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB has written his annual feature A Year in Numbers for the March 2026 edition of RadCom. In it he shared some of the year’s great […]
Enter the RSGB 2026 Construction Competition
Time is running out to submit your entry to the RSGB 2026 Construction Competition. The deadline is Sunday 1 March. You’ll need to email a short description of your entry and up to four photographs. It is also recommended to send a link to a video that demonstrates your entry working. More details on submitting […]
Could you be the RSGB’s Honorary Mature Members’ Officer?
Are you passionate about attracting older people to amateur radio, while retaining and engaging our valued senior members? The RSGB is seeking an enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Honorary Mature Members’ Officer. This volunteer leadership role will champion the inclusive ethos of amateur radio and promote how the hobby can be enjoyed […]
Reminder that only Full licence holders can operate on 5MHz
The RSGB is reminding radio amateurs that the frequencies at 5MHz are only available on a secondary basis to holders of a UK Full amateur radio licence. Foundation and Intermediate licence holders are not allowed to operate on 5MHz. You can find details about this in the OFW611 amateur radio licence terms and conditions booklet […]
RSGB 2026 Elections: Nominated Director candidates announced
In the 2026 RSGB elections there are vacancies for two Nominated Directors. Following a rigorous selection process, the Society’s Nominations Committee has chosen to put forward Graham Smith, G4NMD, and Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB for endorsement. RSGB members will be able to vote to endorse these candidates when voting opens on Wednesday, 18 March. To help […]
March 2026 – Strategic priorities update
Creating the future shape of the Society, together In this article, I hope to bring together a brief high-level update of what’s happening, why we should all feel positive and excited about the future of our wonderful hobby and get involved to help make it happen. It’s a cold wet early Monday morning in Manchester […]
