RSGB Outreach Team Launches its First Official DMR Youth Net

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The RSGB Outreach Team is thrilled to launch its first official DMR Youth Net. The first net will be on Tuesday 30 September at 1900UTC and the RSGB Youth Talk Group 23554 is available on the DVSPh and Brandmeister Networks. Whether you're just starting out or already love getting on the air, this bi-weekly net is your chance to build confidence speaking on the radio, connect with fellow young operators from around the world, and join in without needing to set up antennas at home. Hosted by RSGB Youth Outreach Team Leaders Chris Aitken, MM0WIC and Ben Lloyd, GW4BML, the net is designed to grow with you. As your skills and confidence develop, you could even take the mic and chair future sessions!

We’re also offering loan kits that include a DMR handset and hotspot to help schools and home educators get started.

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National Preparedness Month – Ham Radio Supply List

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National Preparedness Month – Ham Radio Supply List

As the tornadoes that struck Massachusetts on 6th September 2025, demonstrate, you need to be ready for an emergency ahead of time. Radio amateurs were able to serve their communities and the National Weather Service because they were prepared.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released a list of supplies to keep in an emergency supply kit, which includes things like food, water, medications, a first aid kit, and other useful items – but hams may want to take it a step further.

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RSGB Outreach Team’s DMR Project Continues

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The Autumn term is starting at schools and colleges around the country and the RSGB Outreach Team is continuing its DMR project to help young people get on the air. If you are a teacher who would like to take your amateur radio licence and set up a school club, there is support in place to help you.

In collaboration with the Radio Communications Foundation, the RSGB is offering to pay the licence exam fee for nine teachers to help get you and your school club started. In addition, once you have your licence you can apply for a free DMR kit on loan for three months to help set up your club.

If you are a teacher interested in starting a school radio club, please email RSGB Youth Chair Chris Aitken, MM0WIC via youthchampion.school@rsgb.org.uk