Archive for September, 2022
RSGB NRC QO-100 update
For some time, the RSGB National Radio Centre has been using the narrow band (SSB, CW) segment of the geostationary QO-100 satellite to make demonstration QSOs to visitors. This has proved particularly popular not only for making reliable QSOs throughout its extensive communication footprint but also from a STEM perspective in giving a practical demonstration […]
RSGB Convention programme
The draft programme for the RSGB Convention has been released on our website. There are over 50 lectures planned for the weekend so we hope there is something for everyone to enjoy. This is our first hybrid event where we will also be livestreaming some of the lectures. Further details of the livestream will be […]
RSGB Convention latest
The RSGB Convention will take place on 7 to 9 October 2022. The online booking system for overnight packages, dinners and day tickets will close on 2 October 2022. The latest information can be found at rsgb.org/convention. Don’t forget that all three UK amateur radio exams may be taken online at this year’s RSGB Convention. […]
John Elsdon, G4RLS 31 August 2022
It is with much sadness that I announce the passing of John Elsdon, G4RLS. John became a Silent Key on 31 August aged 75 after many weeks of illness in Norwich & Norfolk hospital. John had a lifelong interest from the age of 13 in Amateur Radio. Starting in the days of valve domestic radios when […]
RSGB HQ and NRC closed on day of HM Queen's funeral
Our thoughts are very much with the Royal Family as they mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. RSGB HQ and the RSGB National Radio Centre were closed on Monday, 19 September 2022, the day of the Queen’s state funeral, as a mark of respect.
Special Regional Secondary Locator Q
In response to requests from radio amateurs and after contact from Ofcom, a special RSL “Q” was available from Wednesday, 14 September 2022 until the end of official national mourning on Monday, 19 September 2022. Any licensed radio amateur was able to use this after their UK callsign prefix to show their respect for the […]
