RSGB News

GB2RS News Script for 3 May 2026

Fri, 01/05/2026 16:25

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Ticket sales open for RSGB 2026 Convention

Fri, 01/05/2026 16:00

You can now buy tickets for the RSGB 2026 Convention being held in Milton Keynes. The event takes place between 9 and 11 October 2026, and is a must for any radio amateur looking to learn, connect and be inspired. Several lecturers have already been confirmed, and include Nobby Styles, G0VJG talking about the South […]

RSGB appoints new Accessibility Champion

Fri, 01/05/2026 15:59

RSGB Board Director Nathan Nuttall, MM9OCC has announced that Jane Joyce, M8WVJ, has been appointed as the new RSGB Accessibility Champion. Jane brings a wealth of experience in the areas of disability and accessibility, making her ideally suited to this important role. As Accessibility Champion, she will share real stories from members that highlight both […]

FCC authorizes commercial satellite constellation use in 70cm band

Fri, 01/05/2026 15:58

In the USA the FCC has authorized AST-SpaceMobile to launch its full constellation of 248 large satellites that includes 430-440MHz for emergency telemetry and control when not over the United States. This is despite there being no such frequency allocation. However, the FCC permitted the use of the frequencies using Article 4.4 of the ITU […]

Also in GB2RS this week…

Fri, 01/05/2026 15:57

RSGB club insurance, and beacon and repeater insurance, have now been renewed for the year from 30 April 2026 to April 2027. Club insurance certificates can be downloaded at rsgb.org/repeaterinsurance. You will need to log in to obtain your certificate. Beacon and repeater insurance certificates are available for an admin fee of £15 from the RSGB […]