Archive for 2017
News for England South-West – 19 March 2017
This Sunday and next North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has its club net from 7 to 8pm via GB3BS Repeater. On Friday it’s a relax and chat evening with operating. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd@gb3bs.com. On Monday Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM. Details from Alan Fisher, M6CCH, […]
News for Wales – 19 March 2017
Halkyn Radio Group has a new venue at The Britannia Inn, Pentre Road, Halkyn CH8 8BS. A shack will be active on HF and VHF. The group meets every Wednesday from 8pm with visitors and potential new members very welcome. Contact Bob, GW4KDI on 07847 829 022 or by email to bobstanton@mail.com Darenth Valley Radio […]
New video blog uploaded
The RSGB has just launched its first video blog, or vlog, to share what is happening behind the scenes in preparation for YOTA 2017, the amateur radio youth event planned for the summer. It features the Youth Committee Chair, Mike Jones, 2E0MLJ. Look out for more vlogs in the coming weeks, where you will hear […]
Talk to Cadets in Exercise Blue Ham
The Cadet signals exercise known as Exercise Blue Ham is due to take place on 5MHz on 18 and 19 March, then again on the 25th and 26th. Not only will they be speaking to other cadet groups, they welcome calls from amateurs too – but only make contact on amateur licensed frequencies. Full details […]
Latest news on RSGB AGM
The 90th RSGB AGM will be held at the Angel Hotel, Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1SZ on Saturday, 22 April 2017, commencing at 12 noon. Arrangements have been made for Members who are unable to attend the AGM to cast their votes by proxy—details of this are now on the AGM web pages at rsgb.org/AGM2017. […]
146-147MHz Notice of Variation update
Following a request from the RSGB, Ofcom has kindly agreed an increased power level of 50 watts ERP for new 146-147MHz Notice of Variation applications. The band is only available to holders of a Full Licence and all other NoV terms remain unchanged, including antenna height and geographical restrictions. New applicants or existing NoV holders […]
