Archive for May, 2020
RSGB Club insurance and beacon and repeater insurance
RSGB Club Insurance and Beacon and Repeater Insurance has now been renewed for the year to April 2021. Club Insurance Certificates can be downloaded from the RSGB website; please use your Membership Services login to obtain a copy of your certificate. To ensure that your beacon and repeater is covered under our insurance we require […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The latest figures for the RSGB’s remote invigilation of amateur radio exams shows that 116 exams have been run as of Friday, 1 May 2020. Of these, 109 candidates have passed and a total of 997 different questions have been asked. There are currently 80 exams booked and ready to be taken up until 8 […]
GB2RS News Script for 3 May 2020
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 3 May 2020 (11-page/179KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.
Special Events News – 3 May 2020
Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club will be activating GB1VE on 8, 9 and 10 May from six different members’ homes. […]
Steve Hartley, G0FUW, steps down as Legacy Commitee Chair
Following the announcements made during the AGM on 25 April, I should like to record the Board’s sincere thanks to Steve Hartley, G0FUW who is stepping down as Legacy Committee Chair. Steve is a previous Board Member, Board Chair and the driving force behind the RSGB Strategy 2022. He assumed responsibility for chairing the Legacy […]
Contest News – 3 May 2020
This weekend is busy for contests, but please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. The 432MHz to 248MHz Trophy contest ends its 24 hour run at 1400UTC this Sunday, […]
