Steve M1ACB

📣News for non-members! Sample edition of #RadCom Basics released📣 Not an #RSGBmember yet? Check out the sample edition of RadCom Basics in the RSGB app. If you’re new to #amateurradio or looking for inspiration, this is a perfect place to start. Features include: ✔️Working portable ✔️When to use a balun ✔️Designing your shack with a tight budget ✔️VHF antenna options 👀Go to rsgb.org/radcom to start reading! Like what you see? Join us today at rsgb.org/join-us and you’ll have access to the current edition of RadCom Basics as well as 35+ back issues, not to mention over 300 editions of RadCom! #hamr #hamrradio #homebrew #RadioFrequency #RFengineering #RFDesign #RFTesting #antennadesign #TechInnovation #ElectronicsDesign #Spectrum #Connectivity #hackspace #MakerCulture #DesignThinking #electronics #MakerCommunity #EngineeringDesign #3DPrinting #maker

📣What are your British Science Week plans?📣 The event runs from 6-15 March with ‘Curiosity: what’s your question?’ as its theme. You can take part by trying one of the great activity #amateurradio suggestions available at rsgb.org/bsw. You could get your local WI, Men in Sheds group, school or youth groups or even your own family involved. Be inspired by these clubs, youth groups and school that have shared their plans: rsgb.org/main/about-us/… #BSW26 #amateurradio #hamr #hamrradio #FutureSTEM #CuriousMinds #STEMInspiration

📣The RSGB Construction Competition is now on! Not only will you try something new and develop your skills, you'll also be in with the chance to win a cash prize💰 There are six categories to enter, including 'Beginners' and 'Construction Excellence' - whether you are just taking your first steps in construction or it is your 50th project, we'd love you to get involved! 🏆2024 - Beginners winner: Charlie Camilleri, G3ABC for “QO-100 DATV-capable station” - photos 1&2 🏆2025 - Construction excellence category winner: Pat McAlister, G3YFK for “Off air standard” - photos 3&4 Find resources to get your started at rsgb.org/construction-c… #RSGBmembers #Softwaredesgin #hamrradio #hamr #RFEngineer #FutureEngineers #MicrowaveEngineer #SatelliteCommunications #SystemsEngineer #RadioFrequency #RFengineering #RFDesign #RFTesting #antennadesign #TechInnovation #ElectronicsDesign #Spectrum #Connectivity #hackspace #MakerCulture #DesignThinking #electronics #MakerCommunity #EngineeringDesign #3DPrinting #maker

📣#RSGBmembers, are you looking to develop your programming skills in 2026? Join us in Blackpool on 11 April for our DDS (Direct Digital Synthesizer) programming workshop! 👉Learn how to control and program a DDS using a microcontroller 👉Use a DDS to generate RF 👉Understand the maths behind the programming process 👉Gain an insight into vibe coding Secure your spot on this member-exclusive workshop being held at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, the day before the @NARSA_NORBRECK rally. Full details and booking info: rsgb.org/practical-even… #amateurradio #hamr #hamrradio #arduino #directdigitalsynthesizer #programming #vibecoding #AI #coding #generativeAI #ChatGPT #PracticalSkills

Are you new to #amateurradio? Or maybe you're looking to refresh your skills? The January 2026 issue of #RadCom Basics is now available for #RSGBmembers to read in the RSGB mobile and web app. This issue includes articles on: ✔️Using a multimeter ✔️Advice on getting on the air ✔️The challenges that face amateurs who are new to the HF bands Go to rsgb.org/radcom to start reading! #hamr #hamradio #HF #HFbands

We are very pleased to publish these back issues into the archive for members rsgb.org/radcom

It was a fascinating visit

📣The RSGB 2026 Band Plans are now available on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/bandplans They include a variety of formats, as well as more detailed change notes. This year’s changes address a handful of key topics including: ▶️Updates to the 5MHz band plan to emphasise correct operating ▶️Updates at 50MHz ▶️The 430MHz UHF band Please ensure you only refer or link to the current ones on the RSGB website and remove any older ones you have locally. Unfortunately, the RSGB still notes some websites and unofficial usage charts have obsolete information and urge that these are all removed #amateurradio #hamrradio #hamr #RadioCommunication #BandPlans #HF #VHF #UHF

Thinking about joining the RSGB in 2026? Our digital membership offers fantastic value for money, from just £5.66 per month. Enjoy all the benefits of being part of the RSGB (just with no paper RadCom) ✔️RadCom, RadCom Basics and Plus in the RSGB app (with over 300 back issues) ✔️Free entry to Bletchley Park, inc RSGB National Radio Centre ✔️Discounted entry to partner museums ✔️Discounts on books and merchandise ✔️Exclusive offers and content Find out more at rsgb.org/join-us

Missed Monday's Tonight@8 with Steve Stearns, K6OIK? Catch up via our YouTube channel! During the presentation Steve looked at the basic characteristics of dipoles for transmitting and receiving. A proper understanding of dipole properties and characteristics is essential to understanding many other antennas, including complementary antennas such as slots. Starting watching via youtube.com/live/W4WLvBtRW… #amateurradio #hamr #antennas

Happy New Year to one and all! #amateurradio #hamr #Hello2026 #HappyNewYear

New phone or tablet for Christmas? Be sure to download the RSGB app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store👉 rsgb.org/radcom Not an #RSGBmember yet? Download the app and enjoy our sample RadCom editions, including the September 2025 edition. Like what you see? Take out our digital membership, from just £5.66 per month 👉rsgb.org/join-us #amateurradio #hamr

A great day at the Martyn Lynch & Sons Open Day, meeting and chatting with lots of RSGB members, answering questions and showing the digital versions of our RadCom family of publications

#RSGBmembers, have you downloaded the RSGB mobile app yet? You can: ✔️Download editions to read on the go (mobile only) ✔️Bookmark pages and save to ‘My Content’ ✔️Search editions Read more on page 44 of December's #RadCom - If you haven't got the app yet, go to rsgb.org/radcom for the links #amateurradio #hamr

@2m0sql @g3zay Quite a lot of coffee ☕️

@m1acb @g3zay buy anything good?

At the Veron Day for the Radio Amateur veron.nl/evenementen/da…

@g3zay It’s very busy. The photo was before it opened!

@m1acb Doesn't look as busy as when it was the spring event there.

Out for dinner. Camb-Hams trip to the Veron Day for the Radio Amateur tomorrow veron.nl/evenementen/da…

Last week, we made the exciting announcement that the RSGB National Radio Centre team won the 2025 Sir Arthur Clarke Education and Outreach Team Award “For inspiring all Generations about Amateur Satellites by providing a unique insight into the world of radio communications” RSGB General Manager, Steve Thomas, M1ACB and NRC Coordinator Martyn Baker, G0GMB spoke to ICQ Podcast about the award. Listen from 1:57:26 via icqpodcast.com/download-the-s… #amateurradio #hamr

@theRSGB I’ve just been on BBC Radio talking about the award and the work of the RSGB and the NRC

🏆At a glittering awards ceremony in London last night, the RSGB National Radio Centre team beat two other finalists to win the 2025 Sir Arthur Clarke Education and Outreach Team Award “For inspiring all Generations about Amateur Satellites by providing a unique insight into the world of radio communications…”. The awards are organised by the British Interplanetary Society bis-space.com/what-we-do/hon… RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB; NRC Coordinator Martyn Baker, G0GMB; and NRC Volunteers Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB and Brian Hardy, G4BIP accepted the award on behalf of the Society. 🙌Congratulations to the whole NRC team – fantastic recognition of the great work you all do 🙌 #amateurradio #hamr