Archive for October, 2017
Construction Competition 2017
The RSGB Convention Construction Competition 2017, sponsored by Martin Lynch and Sons, was judged by Alwyn Seeds G8DOH, Bob Beebe GU4YOX and Ian White GM3SEK. Congratulations to all the category winners: * Judges Merit – Dean Brice, G0UIL, from RAIBC for the RAIBC Talking Shack Manager * Beginner – Peter Barns, M0SWN, for the Time […]
BBC DG to open G8BBC shack
On Wednesday, 18 October 2017 BBC Director General Tony Hall will cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new G8BBC radio shack at Broadcasting House, London. The station, home of the recently formed London BBC Radio Group, will move on from test transmissions to full operation following a watch period of a […]
Upcoming Train the Trainers courses
Train the Trainers is free to any RSGB Member teaching at Foundation, Intermediate or Advanced level. It is especially designed for any one who does not already have a professional background in teaching. Courses must be pre-booked. One is planned for the 18 November 2017 at Worksop Amateur Radio Club—email Steve Hambleton on g0eaksteve@gmail.com to […]
Exercise Blue Ham on 5MHz
Cadet Radio Exercise Blue Ham 17-2 is an HF radio exercise on the MOD/amateur shared 5MHz band. It takes place on 21-22 and 28-29 October 2017 from 0800 to 2000UTC. Feedback received from previous exercises has resulted in changes to the scoring system. Details at https://alphacharlie.org.uk/exercise-blue-ham.
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB Examination Standards Committee Report 2017 is available for download. It includes a submission about the Air Cadets Organisation Foundation equivalent exam. A comparison of the 2016 RSGB exam passes with the RCF figures for 2015 shows a fall in the number of passes at both Foundation and Intermediate levels. You can download the […]
Examination Standards Committee Report
The RSGB Examination Standards Committee Report 2017 is available for download. It includes a submission about the Air Cadets Organisation Foundation equivalent exam. A comparison of the 2016 RSGB exam passes with the RCF figures for 2015 shows a fall in the number of passes at both Foundation and Intermediate levels. You can download the […]
