Archive for March, 2016
Short call signs from the RSGB
As of 29 February, the RSGB has taken over the responsibility for administering and distributing special contest call signs on behalf of Ofcom. The criteria for the issuing of a SCC have also been reduced. Full details and an application form are available from www.rsgb.org/scc and you can also find a list of currently-issued special […]
Exam syllabus review
A review is ongoing of the syllabus for all three levels of Radio Communications exams. This is being done by the Examinations Group and the Syllabus Review Working Group. The intention is to better align the Advanced with HAREC and to smooth out the steps more evenly between the different levels of exam. Also, the […]
Contesting review volunteers wanted
During last year’s President’s Review of Contesting, some work was carried out on alternative scoring systems for VHF contests, with the aim of making the scoring evenly balanced across the country. This activity wasn’t completed and a commitment was made to come back to the subject in 2016. Volunteers who would like to get involved […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
A review is ongoing of the syllabus for all three levels of Radio Communications exams. This is being done by the Examinations Group and the Syllabus Review Working Group. The intention is to better align the Advanced with HAREC and to smooth out the steps more evenly between the different levels of exam. Also, the […]
Rallies and Events News – 6 March 2016
The Exeter Radio and Electronics Rally takes place Sunday, the 6th, at America Hall, De La Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PW. Doors open at 10.30am, or 10.15 for disabled visitors and any one booking items into the bring-and-buy. Admission is £2. There will be the usual range of traders, and catering is available on […]
DX News – 6 March 2016
UA4CC and LY2IJ will be on the air from Swaziland from 9 to 15 March, where the call signs will be 3DA0CC and 3DA0IJ. On each occasion they will operate the HF bands, with a focus on the low bands. QSLs will be via Club Log OQRS and Logbook of the World. Kenneth, LA7GIA is […]
