Archive for 2020

Derick Browne, G4XKF, 2 May 2020

| August 5, 2020

Derick Browne, G4XKF, passed away on the 2nd of May 2020 at the age of 85. He was a great mentor to me from the age of 19 and we had done several Special Events together, which he loved. I shall miss him greatly A fuller tribute to Derick, including some details of his contact with […]

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2020 Board proceedings

| August 4, 2020

You need your RSGB Membership Services login to download the 2020 Board proceedings. 12 December 2020 (4-page/228KB PDF) 21 November 2020 (6-page/273KB PDF) 17 October 2020 (8-page/336KB PDF) 1 October 2020 (2-page/230KB PDF) 19 September 2020 (6-page/275KB PDF) 15 August 2020 (6-page/339KB PDF) 18 July 2020 (6-page/377KB PDF) 13 June 2020 (4-page/158KB PDF) 16 May […]

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GB2RS News Script for 2 August 2020

| July 31, 2020

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 2 August 2020 (11-page/195KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.

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Intermediate Exam practical assessment abolished

| July 31, 2020

The Examination Standards Committee is pleased to announce the latest syllabus revision for the amateur radio licence examinations. Following the valuable feedback from the tutor community, certain points have been clarified. There are no new learning points with this revision—version 1.4—but one very significant change is that the Intermediate practical assessment is to be discontinued […]

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RSGB creates Facebook group for new licensees

| July 31, 2020

As part of its continuing Get on the air to care initiative, the RSGB has created a Facebook group to support new Foundation licensees who have taken their exam this year via remote invigilation, plus those returning to amateur radio after a number of years. For details on how to join the group, see rsgb.org/beyond-exams.

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Australia increases amateur licence flexibility

| July 31, 2020

The Australian comms regulator ACMA has announced a series of changes to give Australian amateurs more options and flexibility. Digital modes and shorter three letter call signs will now be available to Australian foundation licensees. In addition, regional identifiers that indicate which state any amateur is located in no longer need be changed when travelling […]

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