Archive for April, 2015
News for Wales – 12 April 2015
On Sunday Barry Amateur Radio Society is operating GB0MPA to mark the maiden voyage of Carpathia in 1903, the ship that became famous for rescuing the survivors of RMS Titanic. Contact Nigel Paull, GW1CUQ, on 029 2089 2580 after 5pm week days and at weekends 9am to 5pm. On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is […]
April-May 2015: New Starter’s Newsletter
Welcome to the April-May 2015 edition, and the final edition as the New Starter’s Newsletter. Beginning with the June and July edition, this newsletter will be called RadCom Basics. You will need to log into RSGB Membership Services to read the articles. In this issue Why do you need to use a balun? What is […]
New spectrum for digital experiments
Ofcom have agreed the use of 70.5 MHz to 71.5 MHz by radio amateurs for digital experimentation. Applications require a Special Research Permit (SRP) and further details of the application process can be found on our VHF Release page. Additional advice regarding the application process is available from the RSGB VHF Manager. Once approved by […]
Website helps find training and exams
The RSGB is pleased to announce the launch of a new service on its website. The UK Course and Exam Finder allows you to search for specific courses, or for exam centres, in your area. Please go to www.rsgb.org/find-courses and enter your town or postcode.
Amateurs to mark Gallipoli centenary
To mark the Centenary of the World War I battle at Gallipoli, three IARU member societies will remember the original Australian and New Zealand Army Corp and the Ottoman Empire soldiers who did battle at Gallipoli in Turkey. In Turkey at least two commemorative callsigns have been allocated. TC100GLB is for Battle of Gallipoli while […]
RSGB President to conduct contest review
Following disquiet about the adjudication of a recent RSGB contest, the Board has asked RSGB President John Gould, G3WKL, to conduct a broad review of the key aspects of contest management. In addition the Board has asked the Contest Committee to suspend and then revisit the disputed results after the review has concluded. The Board […]
