RSGB 2024 Convention livestream

We were delighted to offer dual access to the RSGB Convention again this year and provided a livestream each day of some of the presentations.  The livestreams are still available and we hope they give you a taste of the variety on offer so that you will choose to join us in person next year!

In addition, the livestreams give you bonus material including:

  • Convention chats on current amateur radio topics

  • Informal interviews with RSGB representatives

  • A chance to find out more about the SIG (Special Interest Groups) attending the Convention

There were opportunities to see live operating of GB3HQ and watch some inspiring short videos to encourage you to try different amateur radio skills.

Whether you’re a seasoned radio amateur or just starting out, the programme of livestreamed talks included something for everyone.

Saturday

Graphic showing the livestream information

09.00   Official Opening – RSGB President John McCullagh MBE, GI4BWM

09.15    Keynote speaker: The future of amateur radio licensing and education – Rafal Lukawiecki, EI6LA

10.30    YOTA and schools: Inspiring the next generation – Chris Aitken, MM0WIC and Rhys Williams, M0WGY/AJ6XD

11.30    Parks on the Air (POTA) – April Jones, M7APR

13.30    Spanning the Globe – the story of the beginning of global radiocommunication – Don Beattie, G3BJ

14.30    DMR Demystified – Nigel Spear, G4RWI

15.45   Using AI to write simple amateur radio applications – Dr Stewart Bryant, G3YSX

16.45    Have I got Modes for you! – Andy Cook, G4PIQ; Tony Canning G2NF; Rich Brokenshaw, M5RIC; and Nick Totterdell, G4FAL along with compere Bob Beebe, GU4YOX

Sunday

09.15    QRP: fun or folly? – Prof Dr Bruce Macaulay, G4ABX

10.30   Radio astronomy – Mapping the Milky Way’s arms and demonstrating Dark Matter from your garden – Dr Andrew Martyn Thornett, M6THO

11.30   Receiving live TV from the ISS – Noel Matthews, G8GTZ

13.30   Beginners’ 3D printing for amateur radio – Tom Wardill, 2E0JJI

14.30   Solar Cycle 25: prediction v reality – Steve Nichols, G0KYA

Closing remarks – RSGB President John McCullagh MBE, GI4BWM

 

To read more about the presentations and speakers visit our Convention speakers page