Archive for 2021

November deadline for EMF compliance checking

| October 1, 2021

The new Ofcom EMF regulations require compliance checking for all stations operating at above 110MHz from 18 November. The RSGB EMF web page contains links to the requirements as well as tools and advice to help radio amateurs to comply. Two new additions have been added to this web page: A new Pre-Assessed Equipment Configuration […]

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RSGB Board liaison change

| September 30, 2021

Following changes to the workload within the Board, Len Paget, GM0ONX will assume responsibility as Board Liaison for the Regional Team with effect from 1 October 2021. Len has long experience of working with our Regional Team of over 80 volunteers and will, once again, lead and support them as amateur radio activities gather pace […]

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NRC volunteer Krassi passes Foundation licence

| September 30, 2021
NRC volunteer Krassi passes Foundation licence

Krassi – a new RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) volunteer – passed her Foundation Licence and gained her M7YAY call sign last week. She made her first HF SSB QSO with YO3FBD from the NRC’s GB3RS station on 20m using the Flex6500 and SteppIR. Congratulations Krassi and thank you for volunteering at the NRC!

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RadCom Basics – September 2021 edition out now

| September 29, 2021

We are pleased to announce the September 2021 edition of RadCom Basics is now available at rsgb.org/radcom-basics This month we have a timely reminder about Ofcom ICNIRP compliance and where to find information; a brief look at teams on the RSGB website, in particular, Beyond Exams; and correspondence with RadCom Basics readers, as well as— […]

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RadCom Basics July 2021, No. 23

| September 28, 2021
RadCom Basics July 2021, No. 23

Again we have some really good topics covered in this edition of RadCom Basics. Whether you are new to the hobby or looking to brush up on the basics, here’s some great help. Lee, G4EJB, Editor. In this edition… The return of two familiar topics Making the most of the RSGB—RSGB Matters and Hints & […]

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Tonight @ 8 repeaters episode streamed live

| September 27, 2021

Steve Morton, F4VTF, G8SFR presented Repeaters: How They Are Built, Planned, Commissioned and Used on 27 September 2021. If you missed Steve’s fascinating talk or would like to see it again, it’s now available on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/webinars, and on the RSGB YouTube channel.

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