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RSGB opens nominations process for three AGM trophies

| October 23, 2026

Each year at the RSGB AGM, the Society gives three important trophies to groups or individuals who have made a significant national or international contribution to amateur radio. These trophies are: the Calcutta Key for work associated with international friendship through amateur radio; the Founders’ Cup for outstanding service to the Society; and the Kenwood […]

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Tonight@8 in November

| October 23, 2026

Are you new to portable operating and unsure how to build a versatile QRP field radio kit? Or perhaps you are looking for some hints and tips on efficiency and packing for different conditions. Thomas, K4SWL will cover this and more on Monday, 2 November in the next RSGB Tonight@8 webinar. Thomas will include how […]

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RSGB VHF and HF contest trophy presentation photos now online

| October 23, 2026

The main VHF and HF contest trophy presentations were held at the RSGB 2026 Convention on Sunday 11 October. You can see a list of the winners and photos on the RSGB website. During the presentation the prestigious ROTAB Trophy was awarded to Ian Fugler, G4IIY for outstanding and consistent DX work. Tracy Land, M7KVC […]

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Share your Convention feedback

| October 23, 2026

You have less than a week to submit your feedback on the RSGB 2026 Convention. If you attended in person, let the RSGB know what you enjoyed most about the event by going to rsgb.org/feedback  If you watched the livestream programme, please use the form at rsgb.org/livestream-feedback  Your feedback helps to shape next year’s Convention, […]

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Trevor Hughes, G4WKJ, SK

| October 23, 2026

The RSGB was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Trevor Hughes, G4WKJ. Trevor was a former volunteer at the RSGB National Radio Centre who was known for his warmth and friendliness. He designed the hugely popular Snail Morse key, which has been used to introduce amateur radio to thousands of children. In 2023, […]

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November 2026 – Strategic priorities update

| October 21, 2026
November 2026 – Strategic priorities update

Virtual engagement: making it work for every radio amateur The RSGB is working to develop strategic topics that can focus effort, encourage innovation and drive meaningful change across amateur radio. Virtual Engagement is a key aspect of that strategy because it affects how people discover the hobby, learn new skills, access expertise and remain connected […]

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