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September 2026 – Strategic priorities update
Inspiring curiosity across the UK In this update I’m sharing how long-term strategy, legacy funding and in-person engagement shaped the RSGB’s British Science Week 2026 impact. British Science Week (BSW) 2026 took place in March, and the RSGB Outreach and Youth Teams are now reflecting on the significant progress made through years of steady, strategic […]
Training and Development Lead Honorary Officer
Do you believe amateur radio is a lifelong learning journey — something we keep growing into, exploring and enjoying? Do you want to help bring together trainers, clubs, online providers and the people who maintain the syllabus, so everyone feels part of the same learning community? Are you someone who enjoys connecting people, listening carefully, […]
Peter Chadwick, G3RZP, SK
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Peter Chadwick, G3RZP. Peter was RSGB President in 1993, made an RSGB Life Vice-President in 1997, the Spectrum and Technical Consultant for the RSGB Spectrum Forum and a member of the RSGB Technical Forum. Peter worked tirelessly for the RSGB, IARU and for all […]
Updated RSGB contest entry policy
The RSGB Board has approved an updated contest entry policy following a review, consultation and careful consideration. From 1 January 2027, eligibility to participate in RSGB contests will be open to all appropriately licensed radio amateurs, regardless of nationality or location. Entry will be subject only to the legal and regulatory obligations applicable to both […]
Take part in solar eclipse experiments with the PSC
There will be a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, and the RSGB Propagation Studies Committee (PSC) would like your help with some radio experiments. There are three ways that RSGB members can get involved and support the Committee in investigating how the Sun’s ultraviolet and X-ray output affects our ionosphere and how […]