Archive for July, 2018
New Examination Standards Manager
Nigel Barker, M0HZR was recently appointed the new RSGB Examination Standards Manager. His interest in radio was sparked when, early on in his career, he spent two years working in an electronics workshop. Over the years he has always held technical roles, and is currently responsible for the server infrastructure of a major UK qualifications […]
Examination Standards Committee report
The 2018 RSGB Examinations Standards Committee report has been released. It discusses the UK amateur radio exams system in detail, including pass statistics, ongoing work on the administrative system and comments on the question bank, among many other topics.
GB2RS News Script for 22 July 2018
Please click the link below to download this week’s news script GB2RS News Script for 22 July 2018
Rallies and Events News – 22 July 2018
The Finningley Amateur Radio Society Rally takes place today at The Hurst Communications Centre, Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX. There is free parking and the doors open at 10.30am. Admission is £3. There is a large traders’ area, inside and out, with everything from microwave components to QRP. Hot food and drinks are available […]
DX News – 22 July 2018
Many DXpeditions will be on the air leading up to and during next weekend’s RSGB IOTA Contest. One list of announced operations is at ng3k.com/Misc/iota2018.html. It contains details of some 80 DXpeditions around the world. A lot of infrequently activated locations will be on the air, so even if you’re not taking part in the […]
Special Events News – 22 July 2018
Fort Purbrook ARC will be operating GB1PF, celebrating the Palmerston Forts. They will be at Fort Purbrook from the 29th to the 29th, working most bands from 80 to 2m, voice, CW and PSK. W0WIT will mark the Winnebago Grand National Rally in Forest City, Idaho. Operating from the 22nd to the 26th, from 1300UTC […]
