Archive for 2022

RAYNET deployed during Storm Eunice

| February 18, 2022

Gloucester, Bristol and North Somerset RAYNET groups were deployed at 0500 on Friday, 18 February 2022 as Storm Eunice hit the UK. Thirteen other groups were on alert and on standby, ready for deployment as necessary. The RSGB would like to thank all of those groups for helping their local communities.

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GB2RS News Script for 20 February 2022

| February 18, 2022

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 20 February 2022 (13-page/453KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link

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Syllabus 2019 version 1.5 published

| February 18, 2022

The RSGB’s Examinations Standards Committee and Exams and Syllabus Review Group have released the latest version of the Syllabus: Syllabus 2019 version 1.5 New regulations from Ofcom require all UK radio amateurs to comply with the international guidelines for limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF). The updated syllabus includes learning points relating to these new […]

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Direct to Full consultation update

| February 18, 2022

The Examinations Standards Committee (ESC) and the Exams and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) have published initial results of the Direct to Full survey today as well as information regarding next steps. You can see the update on the Direct to Full Consultation web page on our website.

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| February 18, 2022

TX Factor is back after a year’s break and the RSGB is delighted to sponsor Episode 28. Bob and Mike get to grips with constructing a digital voice modem using an MMDVM module kit and Raspberry Pi Zero, and Bob reviews the long-awaited ID-52 5W handheld transceiver from Icom. There’s a chance to win a […]

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Rallies and Events News – 20 February 2022

| February 18, 2022

The Radioactive Fair will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall today, Sunday the 20th of February. You can find out more on the website. The Lagen Valley ARS Rally will take place on the 5th of March at the Hillsborough Village Centre. On the 6th, the Exeter Radio & Electronics Rally will be held in […]

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