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GB2RS News Script for 23 August 2026

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An action-packed Convention programme

The RSGB has released the full draft programme for its Convention, which takes place from 9 to 11 October 2026 at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. The programme includes details of the inspiring lectures that have been lined up for your enjoyment. They have been organised into three engaging streams: Learn, Connect […]

Experimenters’ Corner at National Hamfest

Do you enjoy amateur radio construction? Or perhaps you enjoy trying out new and emerging technology? Each month RSGB Board Director Mark Jones, G0MGX writes a RadCom column called Experimenters’ Corner which focuses on a new aspect of experimenting within amateur radio. He has also been giving a brief introduction to each column in a […]

Continuing RSGB support for young radio amateurs

The Youngsters On the Air (YOTA) Summer Camp 2026 took place in Wagrain, Austria earlier this month. If you missed out on the daily updates sent by the team of young radio amateurs who represented the RSGB, the daily blogs, photos and some fantastic sketches will remain on the Society’s website to view in your […]

Also in GB2RS this week…

In the USA, the FCC has released a further proposal for new commercial satellite allocations that overlap existing amateur spectrum. This time the 900MHz, 2.4GHz and 5.7GHz bands are the topic. The ARRL has already made an initial response. Further information and links for this are available via rsgb.org/spectrum-forum. This follows the unwelcome FCC authorisation […]