Archive for April, 2023
Simon Freeman, G3LQR – 28 March 2023
Simon, G3LQR, passed away peacefully on March 28th at the age of 88. He was one of the best known microwave and UHF call-signs on both sides of the North Sea. Simon was a pioneer in many fields of microwave radio and inspired many others to follow his lead. He had 30 firsts on the […]
GB2RS News Script for 23 April 2023
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RSGB Coronation activities
The RSGB is delighted that Ofcom has confirmed that the callsign GB23C can be used for the RSGB’s Coronation Special Special Event Station. Cray Valley Radio Society members led by Bob, M0MCV and Dave, G4BUO are organising the flagship amateur radio station that will use this callsign from 3 to 8 May 2023. The Special […]
RSGB AGM announcements and videos
The RSGB’s AGM was held online last Saturday, on 15 April 2023. If you missed the live event, you can see the results of the elections, and follow links to the trophy awards and the construction competition winners on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/agm. You can also catch up on the full live stream or […]
RSGB Board Chair announced
Following the AGM on Saturday, 15 April 2023, a brief Board meeting was held to consider necessary appointments. The Board was aware that Stewart Bryant, G3YSX—who had been in a dual role since the recent resignation of Richard Horton, G4AOJ—had expressed a willingness to continue as Chair if required. It was agreed that Stewart should […]
Also in this weeks GB2RS…
A reminder now that SOS Radio Week 2023 starts at midnight on 1 May 2023 and concludes at midnight on 31 May 2023. It is an opportunity to support the many voluntary organisations in the British Isles whose members volunteer to save the lives of others at risk around the many miles of its coastline, […]
