Archive for December, 2022
Email system issue – RadCom and GB2RS deadlines extended
The RSGB HQ email system encountered a technical fault between the afternoon of Tuesday, 13 December and the morning of Wednesday 14 December. If you emailed the RSGB during this period, it is likely that your message was not received and will need to be resent. To help, the RadCom team will extend the GB2RS […]
John Hislop, G7OHO joins the ESRG
The RSGB’s Examinations and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) is delighted to announce the appointment of John Hislop, G7OHO to the group. John is a retired physics teacher and has been licensed since 1992. During his teaching career, he taught the Novice and Foundation Licences to many youngsters during after-school clubs and set up radio stations […]
RSGB elections
This is the time of year when we call for volunteers to step forward for election at the RSGB’s AGM which will take place on 15 April 2023. We are looking for volunteers who are willing and able to give their time and enthusiasm to ensure the Society continues to develop and thrive. The candidate […]
Australia licensing changes
At the end of September 2022, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), proposed that Australia’s amateur radio operators move to a class-based licensing scheme in July 2023, opening a consultation period that closed at the end of November 2022. The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) has replied to the ACMA proposals with a comprehensive […]
GB22YOTA at the National Radio Centre
The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) at Bletchley Park is pleased to announce that it will be hosting GB22YOTA on Saturday, 17 December 2022. Any young amateurs, or those who are interested to learn more about amateur radio, are welcome. The NRC is located within the grounds of the Bletchley Park museum, and entry details […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB is looking for volunteers for two new roles—RSGB Lecture Chair and RSGB Social Diversity Officer. The deadline for applications is Monday, 16 January 2023. Full details of both roles, including how to apply, can be found at rsgb.org/volunteers. Does your school or college run an amateur radio club? Or are you interested in […]
