Steve M1ACB

Radio Amateur. RSGB General Manager. Member of RSGB, FDARS, MRS, DMU ARS, Camb-Hams, HARS, CDXC, ARRL & RAC - probably many more

[Steve M1ACB @m1acb]

Steve Thomas
Dayton @hamvention 2026 was fantastic. Met so many new and old friends, and enjoyed welcoming so many people to @theRSGB membership

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📣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 https://t.co/IKb189vPFJ to start reading!

Like what you see? Join us today at https://t.co/ihQWX1I37j 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

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📣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 https://t.co/adnwqFuSlS. 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: https://t.co/4kQAEoYJ15

#BSW26 #amateurradio #hamr #hamrradio #FutureSTEM #CuriousMinds #STEMInspiration

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📣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 https://t.co/9sIvibkmZ0

#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

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📣#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: https://t.co/u66zQkPLCd

#amateurradio #hamr #hamrradio #arduino #directdigitalsynthesizer #programming #vibecoding #AI #coding #generativeAI #ChatGPT #PracticalSkills

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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 https://t.co/IKb189vPFJ to start reading!

#hamr #hamradio #HF #HFbands

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We are very pleased to publish these back issues into the archive for members https://t.co/zJ93C2hNoN

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Can’t get enough of RadCom Basics, our digital publication which explores key aspects of #amateurradio in a straightforward and accessible way?

Great news, we have just added to our collection of back issues! #RSGBmembers, whether you’re in the UK or overseas, you can now enjoy editions dating back to May 2019. With our mobile app you can download editions to read offline – RadCom Basics on a SOTA summit anyone?!

You can also browse RadCom Basics on the web via https://t.co/IKb189vPFJ

#hamr #hamrradio #RSGBstrategy #RSGBgrowth

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It was a fascinating visit

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The RSGB National Radio Centre team, who recently 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" were invited to tour the @Airbus and Space facilities in Stevenage.

The team are pictured with the Airbus ExoMars Rover. Many thanks to Airbus for hosting the visit.

#amateurradio #hamr #hamrradio #airbus #aviation #RSGBoutreach #STEM #satellites #RadioCommunications #ExoMars

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📣The RSGB 2026 Band Plans are now available on the RSGB website at https://t.co/TLW8HGIvJg
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

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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 https://t.co/ihQWX1I37j

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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 https://t.co/CvoSDhnMTh

#amateurradio #hamr #antennas

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Happy New Year to one and all!

#amateurradio #hamr #Hello2026 #HappyNewYear

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New phone or tablet for Christmas? Be sure to download the RSGB app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store👉 https://t.co/IKb189vPFJ

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 👉https://t.co/ihQWX1I37j

#amateurradio #hamr

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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

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#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 https://t.co/IKb189vPFJ for the links

#amateurradio #hamr

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@2m0sql @g3zay Quite a lot of coffee ☕️

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At the Veron Day for the Radio Amateur

https://t.co/ADPKfwqgG6

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

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Out for dinner. Camb-Hams trip to the Veron Day for the Radio Amateur tomorrow https://t.co/ADPKfwqOvE

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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 https://t.co/4wTC41b7yx

#amateurradio #hamr