Archive for August, 2023
Radio Today Guide to the Yaesu FT-710
By Andrew Barron, ZL3DW This book from the well-known author Andrew Barron is another in his Radio Today series that brings you the practical guide to getting the most out the most highly rated transceivers. Covering in detail the Yaesu FT-710 this 100W radio which utilizes the latest advanced digital RF technology. The FT-710 replaces […]
RSGB August Board meeting
The RSGB Board met on 19 August and the key messages from that meeting are below: Co-option of Ben Lloyd GW4BML. The Board noted that Ben had received a significant number of votes in the 2023 Board elections and that he would bring a fresh perspective to the Board as someone licenced relatively recently and […]
Board Director co-option
RSGB Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX is pleased to announce that the Board has co-opted Ben Lloyd, GW4BML as a Board Director until the AGM in April 2024. Ben had a significant number of votes in the 2023 Board elections. Ben brings a fresh perspective together with a very active life as a radio amateur […]
RSGB 2023 Convention speakers
The RSGB 2023 Convention is just seven weeks away and the Society is delighted that AMSAT will be holding its Colloquium during the event again. The RSGB’s programme includes a fantastic range of expert speakers and amateur radio topics. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories about the Rockall DXpedition 2023 and the Bouvet 3Y0J DXpedition; Cathy Clarke, […]
IARU Region 1 General Conference
IARU Region 1 will hold its next General Conference from 1 to 4 November 2023 in Zlatibor, Serbia. A wide range of papers and proposals are now available online and the RSGB welcomes comments on these. Topics include: general reports; organisational and budget proposals; the new HF Bandplan; VHF, UHF and SHF changes; and consideration […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Have you replied to the Ofcom consultation about amateur radio yet? And have you read the article by Ofcom Director for Spectrum, David Willis, in the September 2023 edition of RadCom? In it, David says: “We fully recognise the contribution amateur radio has made to developing radio technologies over the years, including in the development […]
