Archive for November, 2020
GB2RS Manager vacancy
The RSGB’s GB2RS News service is looking for a new volunteer manager. The position involves appointing and liaising with GB2RS newsreaders, managing schedules and notices of variation, as well as working closely with the editorial staff at HQ. For more information please contact the RSGB General Manager’s Department via email to gm.dept@rsgb.org.uk
Hope QSO parties over Christmas
Following the successful Hope QSO parties earlier in the year, the HF Contest Committee is launching two further short Christmas Hope Party series to run as part of the Society’s Get on the air for Christmas campaign with the NHS. The first starts Monday, 21 December 2020 and the second Monday, 4 January 2021. Each […]
RSGB responds to second Ofcom EMF consultation
RSGB has responded to Ofcom’s second consultation document on limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields. Our response can be found at rsgb.org/emf. Please remember the deadline is tight; all responses need to be in to Ofcom by 5pm on Monday, 16 November 2020. The RSGB encourages you to respond yourself, and thanks all those who have […]
RCF help available
The Trustees of the Radio Communications Foundation (RCF) have noted the surge in newcomers to amateur radio since lockdown. Newcomers may not be aware that RCF is a charity that is committed to supporting radio clubs in schools, colleges and universities. If any readers need help in establishing, resurrecting or improving a school, college or […]
IARU R1 committee attends spectrum workshop
The IARU Region 1 Political Relations Committee attended a European workshop that is drafting the next radio spectrum programme for the 2025 to 2030 period. Topics included strategic spectrum issues, climate change and EMF. The IARU was pleased to be able to submit a contribution that is now available with inputs from other stakeholders at […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The IARU Region 1 Political Relations Committee attended a European workshop that is drafting the next radio spectrum programme for the 2025 to 2030 period. Topics included strategic spectrum issues, climate change and EMF. The IARU was pleased to be able to submit a contribution that is now available with inputs from other stakeholders at […]
