GB2RS News

Welcome to GB2RS News, the RSGB’s weekly radio broadcast news service relayed by our team of newsreaders to listeners across the UK and beyond every Sunday

You can also check GB2RS Regional News for local news in your area

Items for GB2RS News must be sent to radcom@rsgb.org.uk by 10am on the Thursday of the week of broadcast

A new RSGB web page focuses on emerging technology

February 6, 2025

The RSGB has launched a new web page on how emerging technology can be used in amateur radio. Technologies such as artificial intelligence and 3D printing offer the opportunity to broaden the definition of amateur radio. They can also increase appeal and attract a more diverse audience. For existing radio amateurs, they offer the opportunity for progression through learning new skills. You’ll also find links to two RSGB Convention prese...

Bletchley Park museum radio awareness talk

February 6, 2025

On Saturday 29 March, the RSGB National Radio Centre Coordinator, Martyn Baker, G0GMB, together with Andy Webster, G7UHN from the Radio Communications Foundation, will be delivering a talk in the Fellowship Auditorium at the Bletchley Park museum. The presentation will introduce people to the radio spectrum and how to get to grips with the fundamentals of radio transmission. The session is being delivered as part of the RSGB’s ongoing s...

Remember to share your British Science Week ideas

February 6, 2025

British Science Week is less than a month away and the RSGB would love you to use your interest, expertise and enthusiasm for amateur radio to get people involved. The annual event is taking place between the 7 and 16 March and is a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. Perhaps you love going portable and could take a local rambler group on an activation with you, or maybe you’re a member of ‘Men in Sheds’ and could...

Regions 6 and 7 competition in March

February 5, 2025

A competition has been launched by RSGB Regions 6 (North Wales) and 7 (South Wales) that will take place throughout March. The aim is to encourage both individual RSGB members, as well as Affiliated Clubs in Wales, to build their own resonant 21MHz antenna and make as many QSOs as possible on the 21MHz band during the month. There are four categories to enter: 25W multimode (voice / CW / data) 25W voice only (all voice modes) 100W mult...