Archive for 2023
RSGB membership and communications
As we continue to expand the use of our new membership and management systems, we will make greater use of electronic communications to advise members of important changes to their fees, benefits and offers, as well as to send notifications for important publications and events. Please remember to keep your preferences and personal information up […]
NoV available for optional Coronation RSL
As part of our Coronation celebration activities, Ofcom approved R as the optional Coronation regional secondary locator prefix for all radio amateurs to use during May and June 2023. You will need to apply for a Notice of Variation—or NoV—and the form is now available on our website.
Also in GB2RS this week…
A group of radio amateurs in Jersey will be using special event callsign GB3KCJ as part of the Coronation celebrations. An opportunity exists for groups in each of the UK nations who have a regional secondary locator, and the Crown Dependencies, to apply for similar special event callsigns. Applications for special event callsigns can be […]
Rallies and Events News – 26 March 2023
The Hack Green Military Surplus and Military Radio Hanger Sale will take place on Sunday 2 April. The venue will be Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AL. The sale will include electronic equipment, amateur gear, components, military radio items and vehicle spares. For more information email coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk or visit the website Yeovil […]
Special Events News – 26 March 2023
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China on the 1 July 1997, Hong Kong licensed amateurs are granted the use of the special prefix VR25 until 30 June 2023. The VR2 Contest Club, and the Hong Kong Amateur Radio Transmitting […]
DX News – 26 March 2023
Neville, G3RFS will be active as 6Y5FS from Jamaica, NA-097, until 29 March. He will operate mainly using CW and some SSB. QSL via Logbook of the World, Club Log’s OQRS, or via G4BWP. Rich, PA0RRS will be active as 9M2MRS from Penang Island, AS-015, West Malaysia until 29 March. He will operate using CW […]
