Archive for 2020

Get on the air for Christmas (GOTA4C)

| November 10, 2020

As part of the ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign that the Society has been running with the NHS since April, we’re launching a new focus for Christmas. Called ‘Get on the air for Christmas’ and shared on social media with the hashtag #GOTA4C, it will bring together a few activities that radio amateurs […]

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RSGB publishes draft response to Ofcom EMF consultation

| November 9, 2020

The RSGB has prepared a draft response to Ofcom’s second EMF consultation. You can find the draft on our special web page.   The deadline for responses to the consultation is Monday 16 November so please read the RSGB draft and send any feedback to emc.chairman@rsgb.org.uk within the next few days.  We also encourage all […]

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RSGB prepares reply to second EMF consultation

| November 6, 2020

The RSGB is currently working on detailed comments and suggested amendments to the second Ofcom EMF consultation. The Society is also preparing guidance to help all UK radio amateurs to assess compliance and keep the necessary records. Go to rsgb.org/emf and click on the link for the latest update.

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RSGB 2020 Convention stream now on YouTube

| November 6, 2020

The keynote lecture and the presentations from the Learn More About stream at the RSGB’s 2020 Convention Online are now on the Society’s YouTube channel. Catch up on what you missed, or watch again.

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ARRL opposes new $50 licence fee

| November 6, 2020

US amateurs have been exempted from application fees for several years. The ARRL will file comments in firm opposition to an FCC proposal to impose a $50 fee on amateur radio licence and application fees. Under the proposal, amateur radio licensees would pay a $50 fee for each amateur radio application. This would apply for […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| November 6, 2020

The RSGB is taking part in December 2020 YOTA Month but the COVID-19 restrictions will make the event very different this year. If you are a parent with a newly-licensed youngster in your family, you can apply to host the call sign GB20YOTA safely from your own home. You must be a Full licence holder […]

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