RSGB Notices
RSGB HF Contest Committee survey
The RSGB HF Contest Committee is looking for your contribution to a survey that will help shape the rules for HF contests in 2026. Included in the survey are questions on “Self-Spotting” and “Slow speed CW”. The survey will close on Monday 24 November. You can find the survey here.
Have your say in the rules for 2026 VHF contests
The RSGB VHF Contest Committee is currently planning the rules for the 2026 VHF contests. Following some discussion at the RSGB Convention, the committee members have some questions on which they would appreciate feedback from contestants. The survey will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 23 November. You can find the survey online.
Support youth in amateur radio this December
December is all about encouraging young radio amateurs to get on the amateur radio bands. The month will kickstart on Monday 1 December, when members of the RSGB youth team will give Tonight@8 viewers an insight into what a Youngsters on the Air summer camp is like. Team members will talk about some of the activities […]
RSGB launches 2026 Construction Competition
Whether you have only recently soldered your first wire in a kit build or you have experience in designing an advanced software or systems engineering project, the RSGB Construction Competition is for you! As part of the RSGB’s strategic growth priority, it wants to inspire people from different communities to find out more about amateur […]
RSGB exam shutdown over the festive season
If you are thinking of taking an amateur radio exam before Christmas, be aware that the last date you can take an online exam—either at a club or at home—is Monday, 22 December 2025. The RSGB Exams Team will, where possible, post out exam results before HQ shuts over Christmas and New Year. Exams will […]
New volunteer Brickworks Champion appointed
RSGB Board Director, Ben Lloyd, GW4BML is delighted to announce Derek Hughes, G7LFC as the new volunteer RSGB Brickworks Champion. The Brickworks scheme consists of 23 tasks that give an insight into different aspects of amateur radio. Derek brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role, having previously been involved in the development […]
