Archive for 2022

News for Wales – 30 October 2022

| October 28, 2022

The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website for the meeting link. Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See the website for […]

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RSGB VHF Contest Committee survey

| October 28, 2022

The RSGB VHF Contest Committee is currently planning the rules for the 2023 VHF contests. Following some discussion at the RSGB Convention, they have some questions on which they would appreciate feedback from contestants. You can find the survey online and it will close on Sunday 13 November.

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September Board proceedings

| October 24, 2022

At its September meeting the Board considered the RSGB strategic vision, values and priorities still to be fit for purpose. The Board will adjust some of the language to remove possible confusions and asked a number of Directors to prepare an article for RadCom to report on progress against the plan. The Board continues its […]

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YOTA Month – a chance to encourage youngsters

| October 24, 2022

December 2022 is Youngsters On The Air (YOTA) month. This is an opportunity for individuals, clubs, groups and schools to run an amateur radio station with the aim of getting youngsters active on the air. The RSGB is inviting applications to host the special call sign GB22YOTA. To register your interest email Jamie, M0SDV at […]

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RSGB Tonight at 8 webinar

| October 21, 2022

The next RSGB Tonight at 8 webinar will be livestreamed on Monday, 7 November 2022 at 8pm UK local time. Terry, G4POP will present Log4OM: The First Decade—a look at the popular free logging software Log4OM. Suitable for all levels of expertise, Terry’s talk will consider the software’s history, its developers and its in-built features. […]

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EMF assessments

| October 21, 2022

From 18 November 2022, all UK amateurs are required to have conducted EMF assessments for all the bands they use. The RSGB provides an assessment app, which includes many current antennas. If, however, you have an antenna you feel should be added, please email details—with a web link if possible—to George, MM0JNL at dr16@rsgb.org.uk.

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