Ofcom has agreed to the RSGB request to extend the 146-147MHz NoV for a further year. It is available on a non-interference basis and the NoV is subject to a 30-day notice period of change or withdrawal. Ofcom’s objective in allocating this new part of the spectrum is to encourage amateurs to experiment and test new […]

Whether you have only recently soldered your first wire in a kit build or you have experience in designing an advanced software or systems engineering project, the RSGB Construction Competition is for you! As part of the RSGB’s strategic growth priority, it wants to inspire people from different communities to find out more about amateur […]

If you are thinking of taking an amateur radio exam before Christmas, be aware that the last date you can take an online exam—either at a club or at home—is Monday, 22 December 2025. The RSGB Exams Team will, where possible, post out exam results before HQ shuts over Christmas and New Year. Exams will […]

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