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Ofcom and RSGB Schedule of Terms
Ofcom and the RSGB have formally signed the Schedule of Terms under which the RSGB provides the amateur radio licence examinations currently and in the future. The main changes from the original relate to the confidentiality of examination questions and the replacement of the Examinations Audit Committee with ‘independent’ voting members of the Examinations Standards […]
RSGB Board announces updated contest entry policy
The RSGB recognises and acknowledges that members may hold differing personal views regarding international events. Following a review, consultation and careful consideration, the Board has concluded that eligibility to participate in RSGB contests should be open to all appropriately licensed radio amateurs, regardless of nationality or location. Entry will be subject only to the legal […]
Graham Furlonger, M0KTY – 29 July 2026
It is with a very heavy heart, that I break the sad news of the passing of my great friend and radio mentor, Graham Furlonger, M0KTY on 29 July 2026. He was a member of RSGB and local clubs near his home address, with such enthusiasm for radio and electronics, among many other interests , […]
Exciting Regional Team opportunities
An exciting volunteer opportunity has arisen to lead the RSGB Regional Team following the decision by George Crawford, GM1DSV to stand down as Regional Forum Chair once the right candidate is appointed. The RSGB would like to express its thanks to George who will be focusing his time on serving Region 1 as its Regional […]
Examinations Standards Committee annual report
The RSGB Examinations Standards Committee (ESC) has published its annual report, relating to activities in 2025. The report shows that, although overall candidate numbers in 2025 decreased a little compared with 2024, they remain about 20 percent higher than predictions, based on the extrapolation of pre-2019 trends. The ESC believes that this is largely due […]
Changes to RSGB Youth Committee
RSGB Board Director and Board liaison for the Youth Committee Nathan Nuttall, MM9OCC has announced that the RSGB Youth Chair Chris Aitken, MM0WIC has stepped down from his role as Chair. Chris, who is a teacher at Wick High School, has secured an ARISS contact for his school and will be using his time to […]
