RSSRSGB Notices

RadCom contesting column

| March 15, 2024

The RadCom contesting column has new editors! The RSGB Contest Committees will be overseeing the column and have planned a schedule of topics. Some will be written by members of the three contesting committees, and some by others who can share their experiences. As well as information about various aspects of contesting, the committees hope […]

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RadCom April 2024, Vol. 100, No. 4

| March 13, 2024
RadCom April 2024, Vol. 100, No. 4

New licence conditions now in place To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Antennas, Tim Hier, G5TM 18 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 20 Contesting, Nick Totterdell, G4FAL 54 Data, Andy Talbot, G4JNT 28 GHz bands, Dr John Worsnop, G4BAO 60 HF, John Petters, G3YPZ 56 LF, Dave Pick, […]

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Changes to RSGB HF contests

| March 8, 2024

The RSGB HF Contest Committee has introduced a couple of rules to address changes in licence conditions that came into effect from 21 February. UK&CD entrants are required to use a Regional Secondary Locator (RSL) where it is necessary to clarify the entity from which they are operating. From 21 February 2024, stations operating from […]

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Applications open for YOTA Czechia

| March 8, 2024

Are you: Aged 18-25? Passionate about all things radio? Ready for exciting experiences, making new friends and shaping the future of amateur radio? Why not apply to be part of the RSGB YOTA team going to the YOTA Czechia summer camp this year? You can find out more on the RSGB website. Go to the […]

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British Science Week gets underway

| March 8, 2024

British Science Week (BSW) started on Friday, 8 March 2024 and continues until Friday, 17 March 2024. Please have a look at the list of times that participants will be on the air and try to respond to them. These will nearly all be students who will be making their very first QSOs working with […]

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RSGB Board – February 2024 meeting key messages

| March 5, 2024

Following its meeting in February 2024, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages from that meeting: Ofcom licence changes: The Board considered the implementation of the licence changes arising from the Ofcom consultation. Much extra work was needed to implement the changes in repeater and beacon licensing, but more of the process was now under […]

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