Also in GB2RS this week…

The RSGB Awards Manager has reviewed the current 50MHz awards offered by the Society. It was decided that the existing 50MHz Two-Way Countries and 50MHz DX Countries awards are significantly duplicating each other. The plan is to amalgamate these two awards into one single 50MHz Countries award, while keeping all the incremental levels of award. If you’ve been working towards either of the current 50MHz awards you have until the end of the year to complete them. A new award for 50MHz operating will be launching soon.

GB7LA has moved to a new location near the centre of Lancaster. It is now operational on 439.3625MHz output and 430.3625MHz input. The CTCSS tone is 82.5Hz. The repeater is analogue FM-only at present and is connected to the North West Allstar Group. Reports are welcome.

In 2020, thousands of new people gained their Foundation licence and many progressed through the licence levels, and RSGB Membership is at its highest level for 10 years. How do you think we should support new licensees at every level and retain this momentum of people enjoying amateur radio? The RSGB’s amateur radio survey ends at midnight on Sunday, 23 May 2021. Please take a few minutes to add your voice to the 900 people who have already given their views at rsgb.org/survey.

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