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RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 14th July 2024
July 12, 2024 14:40 - 15 minutes - 7.07 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 14th of July 2024 The news headlines: The RSGB is looking for a Company Secretary The RSGB Planning Advisory Committee needs volunteers An RSGB video summarises the Ofcom licence changes The RSGB is looking to recruit an RSGB Member to be the Society's Company Secretary. This volunteer position plays a key role in the Society’s governance and provides vital support in running Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting. Stephen Purser, GW4SHF took on the r...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 7th June 2024
July 05, 2024 15:17 - 16 minutes - 7.54 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 7th of July 2024 The news headlines: A revised Direct to Full examination syllabus has been released The RSGB has announced its representative for the 2024 YOTA camp The RSGB British Science Week Time challenge is an opportunity for constructors The new amateur radio licence has now been in effect for a few months and changes to the licence conditions have necessitated revision to the examination syllabus. Tony Kent, G8PBH, who is the RSGB Examinations Standard...
RSGB GB2RS News bulletin for 30th June 2024
June 28, 2024 15:51 - 16 minutes - 7.4 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 30th of June 2024 The news headlines: The IARU HF Championship is coming up Learn about the QMX+ transceiver at the next RSGB Tonight@8 webinar The Examinations Standards Committee has published its annual report The IARU HF Championship contest will be held between the 13th and 14th of July and there is a great opportunity for you to get involved in a different way this year. During the contest, ‘Headquarters Stations’ represent their countries and the RSGB...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 23rd June 2024
June 21, 2024 14:16 - 15 minutes - 6.92 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 23rd of June 2024 The news headlines: RSGB Convention workshops and practical sessions – what would you like? RSGB Team interviewed by ICQ Podcast at the Dayton Hamvention in May Don’t forget to try the updated RSGB Discovery Scheme Do you like making things? Are you interested in finding out more about the Raspberry Pi or programming an Arduino? Have you heard about the NanoVNA and DragonOS but don’t know where to start? The RSGB wants its 2024 Convention to o...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 16th June 2024
June 14, 2024 14:31 - 13 minutes - 6.41 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 16th of June 2024 The news headlines: The RSGB’s annual Convention is coming up in October National Coding Week returns in September Exercise Blue Ham is taking place this week This year, the RSGB’s annual Convention will take place from the 11th to the 13th of October. What would you like to see at the Convention? This year the Society is offering everyone the opportunity to propose a presentation, a topic, a practical session or a project to share. Are you inv...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 9th June 2024
June 07, 2024 17:42 - 19 minutes - 8.83 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 9th of June 2024 The news headlines: TX Factor is marking its tenth anniversary by launching its 30th episode Changes to the four-year planning rule in England Bath Based Distance Learning’s next Full licence course is starting soon TX Factor is marking its tenth anniversary by launching its 30th episode. It looks at how radio technology has advanced since Marconi conducted some of his early transmissions. The episode includes the first of a two-part feature on o...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 2nd June 2024
May 31, 2024 14:32 - 17 minutes - 8.17 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 2nd of June 2024 The news headlines: Nominations for IARU President and Vice President have been ratified The next RSGB Tonight@8 webinar is coming up RSGB National Radio Centre to operate D-Day anniversary special event stations IARU member societies have ratified the nomination of Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA and Thomas Wrede, DF2OO as IARU President and Vice President, respectively, for a five-year term which began on the 9th of May 2024. On starting his 4th term...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 26th May 2024
May 23, 2024 17:42 - 16 minutes - 7.58 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 26th of May 2024 The news headlines: The RSGB’s Exams and Syllabus Review Group is seeking volunteers RSGB representatives had a successful time at Dayton Hamvention The RSGB Discovery scheme has just been relaunched in a new format The Exams and Syllabus Review Group – or ESRG as it is often known – is looking for new members to move the group forward. Its current task is to approve a new Direct to Full syllabus and to write and approve new questions for the n...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 19th May 2024
May 17, 2024 15:13 - 14 minutes - 6.46 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 19th of May 2024 The news headlines: RSGB Board liaison roles update The Signals Museum at RAF Henlow is closing soon The UK Six Metre Group Summer Marathon is under way Each RSGB Board Director has a liaison role between the Board and specific aspects of the Society’s work. This focuses very much on the work done by RSGB volunteers in committees, groups and teams as well as by the Honorary Officers. The Board has just agreed on the liaison roles for the coming ye...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 12th May 2024
May 10, 2024 15:46 - 17 minutes - 7.79 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 12th of May 2024 The news headlines: New RSGB Trophy Manager announced Questionnaire launched to help shape the future of the Commonwealth Contest Learn about designing PCBs using KiCAD during the next Tonight@8 webinar We are pleased to announce that Mike Franklin, G3VYI will be the new RSGB Trophy Manager. He will focus on the Contest Trophy collection and HQ will now manage the AGM Trophies. Jacqui Goodey, G6XSY, the retiring RSGB Trophy Manager, will support...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 5th May 2024
May 03, 2024 16:16 - 17 minutes - 8.06 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 5th of May 2024 The news headlines: RSGB insurance update RSGB Legacy Committee Chair appointed SOS Radio Week is under way RSGB club insurance, and beacon and repeater insurance, have now been renewed for the year to April 2025. Club insurance certificates can be downloaded from the RSGB website. 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 shop. Please a...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 28th April 2024
April 26, 2024 17:03 - 19 minutes - 8.71 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 28th of April 2024 The news headlines: New mock papers for amateur radio licence exams have been published A revised amateur radio examination syllabus has been released The RSGB has released the video review of 2023 by its President John McCullagh, GI4BWM The RSGB Exam Syllabus Review Group has published a new set of mock papers covering each of the amateur radio licence exams, from Foundation through to Direct to Full. These papers are in addition to those al...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 21st April 2024
April 19, 2024 16:51 - 17 minutes - 8.06 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 21st of April 2024 The news headlines: Dr Stewart Bryant, G3YSX to continue as RSGB Board Chair The RSGB has vacancies for Regional Representatives The Radio Communications Foundation is recruiting new Trustees The RSGB Board has met for the first time since the Society’s AGM where three Directors were endorsed to serve as Nominated Directors on the Board and one was confirmed as elected unopposed. The new Board has chosen Dr Stewart Bryant, G3YSX to continue i...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 14th April 2024
April 12, 2024 15:13 - 15 minutes - 6.99 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 14th of April 2024 The news headlines: RSGB member interviewed by the BBC about the total solar eclipse Ofcom releases video about changes to UK amateur radio licensing World Amateur Radio Day is coming up On Monday the 8th of April, a total solar eclipse gripped North America as radio amateurs worldwide looked on to see its effect on the ionosphere. This included RSGB Propagation Committee associate member Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL, who was interviewed by BBC news...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 7th April 2024
April 05, 2024 17:13 - 17 minutes - 8.06 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 7th of April 2024 The news headlines: The RSGB 2024 AGM is approaching Don’t forget about the RSGB’s new ‘Join a friend’ referral scheme The next Tonight@8 webinar is taking place tomorrow, the 8th of April Are you an RSGB member? Have you voted on the AGM resolutions? The deadline for voting is 9 am on Thursday the 11th of April. Online voting is available 24 hours a day, so make sure you use your vote before then. Registration for asking a question live via Z...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 31st March 2024
March 29, 2024 05:03 - 17 minutes - 7.79 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 31st of March 2024 The news headlines: Chris Whitmarsh, G0FDZ’s lifetime achievement award The RSGB 2024 AGM is coming up The RSGB is providing regular updates on its strategic priorities Congratulations to Chris Whitmarsh, G0FDZ who has been presented with an RSGB Lifetime Achievement Award by RSGB President John McCullagh, GI4BWM and RSGB Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX. Chris is the only amateur in the UK to have had a two-way QSO on every single amateur b...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for March 24th 2024
March 22, 2024 16:22 - 14 minutes - 6.68 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 24th of March 2024 The news headlines: New RSGB ‘Join a friend’ referral scheme launched The RSGB’s Planning Advisory Committee seeks volunteers The RSGB’s 2023 Committee reports are available The RSGB has just launched a new opportunity to get even more out of your RSGB membership. If you recommend a friend who hasn’t been an RSGB member during the last 12 months, you will both receive £10 cashback when they become a member paying by direct debit. Whether you’re ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for March 17th 2024
March 15, 2024 17:36 - 14 minutes - 6.85 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 17th of March 2024 The news headlines: The RSGB’s 2024 AGM is coming up British Science Week is drawing to a close Changes to examination fees are coming soon This year’s RSGB AGM will take place at 10 am on Saturday the 13th of April and will be held online to ensure as many members as possible can watch and take part. The formal business of the meeting will include the results of members’ votes on the resolutions, including the endorsement of three Nominated Dir...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for March 10th 2024
March 08, 2024 17:27 - 14 minutes - 6.64 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 10th of March 2024 The news headlines: New rules for HF contests are in place Applications are open for this year’s YOTA camp Listen out for operators taking part in British Science Week The RSGB HF Contest Committee has introduced a couple of rules to address changes in licence conditions that came into effect on the 21st of February. It has also highlighted power changes to specific contests. The committee is introducing a section for Foundation licensees in ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for March 3rd 2024
March 01, 2024 17:04 - 17 minutes - 8.12 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 3rd of March 2024 The news headlines: The Calling Notice for the RSGB’s 2024 AGM is now online New HF beacon list released by the RSGB’s Propagation Studies Committee The next RSGB Tonight@8 webinar is coming up The Calling Notice for the RSGB’s 2024 AGM is now online. The Notice includes the resolutions and information about the three Nominated Directors who are being put forward for endorsement by RSGB members. You can also read the minutes of last year’s AGM. V...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for February 25th 2024
February 23, 2024 18:03 - 16 minutes - 7.66 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 25th of February 2024 The news headlines: New amateur radio licence conditions are effective Amateurs are reminded to carry out EMF assessments The 2024 Band Plans have been published Ofcom has released its final decisions following its consultation on the amateur radio licensing framework last year. Revised licence conditions became effective on Wednesday the 21st of February 2024. The changes to licence conditions include the optional use of Regional Secondary L...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 18th February 2024
February 16, 2024 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 18th of February 2024 The news headlines: Ask the RSGB Board a question during the Society’s 2024 AGM Get involved with British Science Week Registration is now open for Maritime Radio Day 2024 Over the last few years, the RSGB has been developing the way in which the Board can be asked questions at the Society’s online AGMs. Last year people were able to ask questions via the YouTube live chat as well as submitting written questions in advance. This year, in r...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 11th February 2024
February 09, 2024 17:57 - 15 minutes - 7.09 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 11th of February 2024 The news headlines: The outcome of the RSGB 2024 Board and Regional Team election process RSGB challenge for British Science Week announced RSGB Spectrum Forum updates The RSGB has announced the outcome of its 2024 Board and Regional Team election process. These results come into force at the RSGB 2024 AGM and, until that time, the current Regional Representatives remain in their roles. The announcement also contains news of the Nominated ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 4th February 2024
February 02, 2024 21:28 - 12 minutes - 5.88 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 4th of February 2024 The news headlines: The RSGB is seeking resources for British Science Week New RSGB Tonight@8 webinar coming up RSGB District Representative opportunities in Region 5 The RSGB is collecting resources to help you get involved with British Science Week, which runs from the 8th to the 17th of March. The theme this year is ‘Time’. If you have any resources and are willing to share them, please send them in. The RSGB has provided some already, incl...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 28th January 2024
January 26, 2024 18:11 - 15 minutes - 7.22 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 28th of January 2024 The news headlines: The RSGB election deadline is coming up RSGB Build a Radio workshop planned at Bletchley Park Registration for SOS Radio Week is open The deadline for nominations in the RSGB elections is next Wednesday, the 31st of January. If you would like to stand for the one elected Director role, or any of the eight Regional Representative vacancies, you will need to complete the nomination process by 2359UTC on Wednesday. Full detail...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 21st January 2024
January 19, 2024 18:33 - 15 minutes - 7.2 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 21st of January 2024 The news headlines: British Science Week is approaching Updates on the RSGB’s Strategic Priorities RSGB election deadline reminder This year’s British Science Week runs from the 8th to the 17th of March with the theme of Time. This event is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of amateur radio in your local area. The RSGB has some great activity ideas you could try at your local school, Scout or Guiding group or local youth club. Go t...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 14th January 2024
January 12, 2024 16:26 - 15 minutes - 6.89 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 14th of January 2024 The news headlines: RSGB releases new video about changes to amateur radio licensing WRTC 2026 team to appear in an RSGB Tonight@8 webinar Paul Athersmith, M0PLA achieves Mountain Goat award Following Ofcom’s consultation on the amateur radio licence last year, it released a statement in December 2023. The statement outlined its decision to update the amateur radio licensing framework to ensure the policies and licences meet the needs of to...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 7th January 2024
January 05, 2024 16:37 - 15 minutes - 7.15 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 7th of January 2024 The news headlines: RSGB Regional Team vacancies RSGB volunteer interviewed by the BBC RSGB National Radio Centre seeks to expand its team of volunteers The news team and all the staff at RSGB HQ would like to wish our newsreaders, listeners and online readers a very happy New Year. We would like to remind everyone that we always welcome your news, by email, to [email protected] and the deadline is 10 am sharp on Thursday mornings. The GB2R...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 24th December 2023
December 22, 2023 13:02 - 14 minutes - 6.72 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 24th of December 2023 The news headlines: Examinations and Syllabus Review Group to update syllabus The RSGB election process is underway Volunteer Youth Country Representatives sought Season’s greetings to all our listeners! Today’s GB2RS news script will be the final one of 2023. Today’s news reading is optional, as the RSGB appreciates that not all newsreaders will be available, but the script will be on the RGSB website so all can see it. We’d like to take ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 17th December 2023
December 15, 2023 17:10 - 15 minutes - 7.08 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 17th of December 2023 The news headlines: Ofcom document on changes to amateur radio licensing released YOTA month continues WRC-23 concludes Earlier this week, Ofcom released a document titled “Updating the Amateur Radio Licensing Framework”. The document states that amateur radio licences will be changing in 2024 and provides details of the changes that are planned. These include adjustments to the overall licensing framework and rules in a number of areas inclu...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 10th December 2023
December 08, 2023 17:49 - 16 minutes - 7.57 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 10th of December 2023 The news headlines: 23cm recommendation approved at WRC-23 RSGB Examinations Standards Committee report published RSGB Elections process begins The third week of the WRC-23 World Radiocommunication Conference has seen the approval of a new footnote to the 23cm amateur band at 1240 to 1300MHz under Agenda Item 9.1-b. This draws attention to the recently released ITU-R Recommendation 2164 that provides guidance to avoid interference to radio...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 3rd December 2023
December 01, 2023 17:44 - 15 minutes - 7.25 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 3rd of December 2023 The news headlines: ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 update Youth country representatives sought YOTA month has begun The 2023 World Radio Conference has reached the halfway point in its four-week deliberations. After numerous meetings, the 23cm topic has made progress at the sub-working group level, and the outcome is expected to progress up the WRC committee structure for adoption. Meanwhile, attention is also being paid to a ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 26th November 2023
November 24, 2023 18:01 - 15 minutes - 7.22 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 26th of November 2023 The news headlines: 2023 ITU World Radiocommunication Conference RSGB 2023 Convention presentation on Ofcom consultation Tonight@8 webinar The first week of the 2023 ITU World Radiocommunication Conference has seen discussions get underway on a wide variety of agenda items. Notably for amateur radio, IARU Region 1 reports that new ITU Recommendation M.2164 on guidance for amateur and amateur satellite usage in the 1240 to 1300MHz range has no...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 19th November 2023
November 17, 2023 17:47 - 11 minutes - 5.42 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 19th of November 2023 The news headlines: World Radio Conference WRC-23 VHF Contest Committee survey “Taking Amateur Radio into schools” RSGB presentation released World Radio Conference WRC-23 opens on Monday the 20th of November. Over the coming four weeks, a wide variety of agenda items will be considered, of which the 23cm band is a high-priority item for amateur radio. IARU volunteers have worked hard over the past four years in preparation for this. The ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 12th November 2023
November 10, 2023 18:04 - 14 minutes - 6.76 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 12th of November 2023 The news headlines: RSGB Construction Competition RSGB 2023 Convention videos RSGB QSL Bureau Now the nights are drawing in, don’t forget about the RSGB Construction Competition. To enable members across the country, and even the world, to take part, entries will again be judged over the internet rather than in person. This year two new categories have been introduced so there are six categories you can enter: Antennas; Beginners; Most cr...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 5th November 2023
November 03, 2023 18:18 - 15 minutes - 7.06 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 5th of November 2023 The news headlines: • Exam funding for youngsters • Tonight@8 webinar • RSGB affiliated club Course and Exam Finder map The Radio Communications Foundation, or RCF, is a small charity that seeks to promote radio engineering and amateur radio. Last year, several teachers identified the cost of Foundation exams as a barrier for some young people. The RCF Trustees considered how they might help. Funding exams for every youngster was seen to be unaffo...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 29th October 2023
October 27, 2023 15:30 - 14 minutes - 6.79 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 29th of October 2023 The news headlines: RSGB Convention videos Amateur radio exam dates Tonight@8 webinar The RSGB has released its first video from the 2023 Convention. RSGB General Manager and Convention Chair, Steve Thomas, M1ACB, talks to RSGB President John McCullagh, GI4BWM and IRTS President Enda Broderick, EI2II. The two Presidents discuss their views on the opportunities, challenges and great things happening in amateur radio at the moment. You can se...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 22nd October 2023
October 20, 2023 15:27 - 14 minutes - 6.82 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 22nd of October 2023 The news headlines: RSGB 2023 Convention ARISS contact with St Peter-In-Thanet CE Junior School Tonight@8 webinar The RSGB’s 2023 Convention took place last weekend and brought together hundreds of amateurs in person as well as many more across the world who watched the livestream. RSGB General Manager and Convention Chair, Steve Thomas, M1ACB said that in addition to the usual varied programme of lectures, he was delighted as Convention Chai...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 15th October2023
October 13, 2023 21:50 - 14 minutes - 6.59 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 15th of October 2023 The news headlines: • RSGB Construction Competition • New chair of the RSGB’s Exams and Syllabus Group • RSGB 2023 Convention The RSGB recognises the importance of construction as a key element of amateur radio, whether that is using traditional construction skills or is a software or systems engineering project. The Society has launched its 2024 Construction Competition and the deadline for entries is the 1st of March 2024. To enable members acr...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 8th October 2023
October 06, 2023 15:19 - 15 minutes - 7 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 8th of October 2023 The news headlines: RSGB 2023 Convention New Intruder Watch Coordinator 2m band NoV extension With just one week to go until the RSGB 2023 Convention, your time is running out to book packages or pre-book day tickets. The deadline is midnight today, Sunday the 8th of October, so head over to rsgb.org/convention and follow the booking links. You will still be able to buy day tickets at the Convention so do go along and enjoy not only the fant...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 1st October 2023
September 29, 2023 15:30 - 17 minutes - 8 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 1st of October 2023 The news headlines: RSGB 2023 Convention RadCom Basics Editor retirement RSGB Director Ben Lloyd, GW4BML’s SOTA challenge We’re counting down to the RSGB 2023 Convention and the Society is putting the final touches to the programme. This year there will be a special, hour-long, session with the RSGB Board where the Directors will present the four strategic priorities that the Society will be focusing on until the 2024 AGM. After that, Conventio...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 24th September 2023
September 22, 2023 17:02 - 15 minutes - 7.14 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 24th of September 2023 The news headlines: RSGB 2023 Convention RSGB Board appointment RSGB Trophy Manager It is just three weeks until the RSGB 2023 Convention so grab a coffee and browse the great line-up of speakers at this year’s event. The keynote and after-dinner speaker is Colonel John Doody, who has the unique experience of having held appointments in Defence, the Intelligence Services and Industry. John will discuss his radio communication experiences ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 17th September 2023
September 15, 2023 15:29 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 17th of September 2023 The news headlines: RSGB Strategic Priorities RSGB 2023 Convention YOTA month The RSGB Board has chosen four strategic priorities for the Society to focus on until the 2024 AGM. These are the growth of amateur radio; membership of the RSGB; spectrum and licensing; and ensuring the continued financial stability of the Society. These priorities will set the framework for the RSGB’s activities over the coming months. Both HQ staff and volunteer...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 10th September 2023
September 08, 2023 16:32 - 14 minutes - 6.67 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 10th of September 2023 The news headlines: RSGB 2023 Convention RSGB 2023 outreach and buildathons National Coding Week The RSGB 2023 Convention will be held this year from the 13th to the 15th of October. It is an action-packed weekend of amateur radio and includes the AMSAT-UK Colloquium which will be held during the Convention again. You can chat to the Special Interest Groups and RSGB Committees over a coffee, browse the latest amateur radio equipment an...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 3rd September 2023
September 01, 2023 16:22 - 16 minutes - 7.35 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 3rd of September 2023 The news headlines: Ofcom Consultation RSGB 2023 Convention RSGB Foundation Awards Time is running out to respond to Ofcom’s consultation “Updating the amateur radio licensing framework”. The deadline is Monday the 4th of September. The RSGB will be sending its own formal response, but Ofcom is interested in the views of every radio amateur. This is the biggest review of amateur radio licensing and callsign policy in a generation and your res...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 27th August 2023
August 25, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 7.73 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 27th of August 2023 The news headlines: RSGB Board Co-option RSGB 2023 Convention IARU Region 1 Conference RSGB Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX is pleased to announce that the Board has co-opted Ben Lloyd, GW4BML as a Board Director until the AGM in April 2024. Ben had a significant number of votes in the RSGB 2023 Board elections. Ben brings a fresh perspective together with a very active life as a radio amateur in Wales. The Society hopes you will welcome Ben...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 20th August 2023
August 18, 2023 16:40 - 14 minutes - 6.74 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 20th of August 2023 The news headlines: National Coding Week G5RP Trophy nominations RSGB 2023 Convention National Coding Week is taking place from the 14th of September, but the RSGB is dedicating the whole of September to amateur radio and coding activities. This is a great way to try something new, extend your skills or share your knowledge with your local club, school or community group. You can find out more on the RSGB’s coding page at rsgb.org/coding an...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 13th. August 2023
August 11, 2023 17:06 - 14 minutes - 6.69 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 13th of August 2023 The news headlines: RSGB Intruder Watch Service volunteer needed New RSGB NRC promotional video International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend The RSGB Intruder Watch Service is looking for a volunteer to act as Coordinator when Richard Lamont, G4DYA retires from the role in September. The function of the Intruder Watch Service is to monitor and receive reports of intrusions of non-amateur transmissions into amateur radio bands and to collat...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 6th August 2023
August 04, 2023 16:30 - 15 minutes - 7.11 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 6th of August 2023 The news headlines: Tonight@8 events on Ofcom consultation YOTA summer camp in Hungary RSGB coding resources and activities A reminder that the second of the RSGB’s special Tonight@8 events on the Ofcom Consultation will take place on Monday the 7th of August. This time the focus will be on Foundation and Intermediate topics including callsign and exam changes, as well as the Consultation clauses that might lead to new opportunities for outre...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 30th July 2023
July 28, 2023 17:10 - 16 minutes - 7.49 MBGB2RS News Sunday the 30th of July 2023 The news headlines: • Tonight@8 events on the Ofcom amateur radio consultation • Bar-coded stamps • GB2RS in Morse code The RSGB is holding two special live Tonight@8 events focused on the Ofcom amateur radio consultation, and it encourages all radio amateurs to take part. On Monday the 31st of July the session will look at contests, operating and callsign policy, in an event that might be of particular interest to Full licensees. On Monday the 7th o...