Reminder that only Full licence holders can operate on 5MHz

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo The RSGB is reminding radio amateurs that the frequencies at 5MHz are only available on a secondary basis to holders of a UK Full amateur radio licence. Foundation and Intermediate licence holders are not allowed to operate on 5MHz. You can find details about this in the OFW611 amateur radio licence terms and conditions booklet […]…

Nominations Committee Minutes – 15 December 2025 and 5, 6 and 8 January 2026

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo Follow the link below to read the minutes of this meeting. Nominations Committee meeting: 15 December 2025 and 5, 6 and 8 January 2026…

RSGB 2026 Elections – Nominated Director candidates announced

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo In the 2026 RSGB elections there are vacancies for two Nominated Directors. Following a rigorous selection process, the Society’s Nominations Committee has chosen to put forward Graham Smith, G4NMD, and Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB for endorsement. RSGB members will be able to vote to endorse these candidates when voting opens on Wednesday 18 March. To help […]…

March 2026 – Strategic priorities update

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo Creating the future shape of the Society, together In this article, I hope to bring together a brief high-level update of what’s happening, why we should all feel positive and excited about the future of our wonderful hobby and get involved to help make it happen. It’s a cold wet early Monday morning in Manchester […]…

Colin Thomas, G3PSM – 17 February 2026

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Colin Thomas, G3PSM. Colin died on Tuesday 17 February 2026 surrounded by family after a short illness. Colin worked tirelessly for the RSGB and was President in 2008/9. Colin made a great contribution to the acquisition and defence of radio spectrum. In particular, within […]…

A year in numbers – 2025

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo Amateur radio continues to evolve and the RSGB, in turn, develops how it supports current radio amateurs and reaches out to new audiences. In this feature we celebrate some great achievements, in which RSGB HQ staff have often led the way. The video above shows the highlights whilst the fuller story and numbers are shared below. […]…

Meet international member – Mike, EA7JVZ

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo   Meet Mike, EA7JVZ (Spain) How long have you been licensed, and when did you become an RSGB member? I was first licensed in 1968 as G8BLI. I joined the RSGB in the same year. I have been living in Spain since 2014. What would you say is the best thing about RSGB membership? I […]…

GB2RS News Script for 15 February 2026

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 15 February 2026 (MS Word document)…

Support RSGB Contest Committees

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo The RSGB Contest Support Committee, HF Contest Committee and VHF Contest Committee are looking for volunteers who can help to organise, support and manage the Society’s contesting activities. While applications from experienced contestants are welcome, the committees would also be pleased to hear from radio amateurs who are new to contesting. If you are interested […]…

RSGB response to planning petition

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo The RSGB is aware of a current petition circulating amateur radio social media calling for the removal of the need for planning permission for amateur radio masts and antennas. In recent years here have been a number of previous petitions calling for similar consideration, all of which have failed to meet the 10,000 signatures required […]…