Amateur radio continues to evolve and the RSGB, in turn, develops how it supports current radio amateurs and reaches out to new audiences. The RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB has written his annual feature A Year in Numbers for the March 2026 edition of RadCom. In it he shared some of the year’s great […]

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 […]

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 (pictured) 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, […]

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 Ofcom’s booklet OFW611 Amateur Radio Wireless Telegraphy Licence Conditions […]