RSGB Construction Competition 2026

The RSGB recognises the importance of construction as a key element of amateur radio, whether that is using traditional construction skills, software or a systems engineering project.

The results of the annual RSGB Construction Competition were announced during the RSGB AGM on 18 April 2026. The winners and those given an honouable mention are shown below. We plan to feature some of the projects in more detail in future RadCom and RadCom Basics issues.

Beginners category winner and recipient of the Gavin Nesbitt, MM1BXF trophy – Sam Greene, MI9WHD for “QSL Logger”

Construction excellence category winner – Dave Crump, G8GKQ for “A Comprehensive RF Analyser”

Construction excellence category: Honourable mention – Kevin Jackson, AA3XV/G4NEJ for “Callsign International Beacon Project tracker”

Antennas category winner – Gareth Evans, G4XAT for “Horizontal / Vertical String Polarised Antenna”

Antennas category: Honourable mention – William Cooper, G7FDD for “Cryosuction enhanced earth rod”

Software category winner – Amey Pandit, M7MYQ for “Satellite-tracking application for a Raspberry Pi Zero”

Innovation category winner – Peter Williams, G4NPU for “CW strain gauge key”

Outreach category winner – Ken Elliott, GM4NTX for “Morse Micro:bits”

Overall Construction Competition Winner and recipient of The Pat Hawker G3VA Award – Dave Crump, G8GKQ for “A Comprehensive RF Analyser”

The judges would like to praise all the entrants, including those who were not mentioned, for taking the time to bring their projects to the attention of the RSGB.