Archive for 2023

RSGB releases Ofcom consultation video guide

| July 14, 2023

The RSGB has just released a video in which RSGB Spectrum and licensing expert Murray Niman, G6JYB, explains more about Ofcom’s consultation Updating the Amateur Radio Licensing Framework. This is the biggest revamp of amateur radio licensing and call sign policy in a generation. The video forms part of the RSGB’s wider guidance for radio […]

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World Radio Team Championships

| July 14, 2023

The UK has been awarded the hosting rights for the 10th World Radiosport Team Championships (WRTC), which will take place in July 2026. Sometimes referred to as the ‘Olympic Games of amateur radio’, the WRTC is hosted by a different nation every four years. To find out more about this radio contest event, which will […]

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Coding and amateur radio

| July 14, 2023
Coding and amateur radio

As part of the RSGB’s commitment to encourage youngsters into amateur radio and to support lifelong learning, the Society is providing resources and creating coding activities for people to get involved in throughout the month of September 2023. From the BBC Micro:bit to Node-RED and GNU Radio, there will be detailed activity sheets available on […]

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Also in this weeks GB2RS…

| July 14, 2023

Each RSGB Board Director has a liaison role between the Board and specific aspects of the Society’s work. The General Manager also has operational responsibilities. The RSGB Board’s web page now has a list of the different responsibilities for the current Board. The Society hopes that RSGB Members will be able to use this as […]

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Rallies and Events News – 16 July 2023

| July 14, 2023

The McMichael Radio and Electronics Rally and Car Boot Sale is taking place today, Sunday 16 July. The venue is Reading Rugby Club which offers a bar and catering facilities and has ample free parking. Admission is £3 per person and £10 per table for traders. Visit the website for more information and contact details. […]

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Special Events News – 16 July 2023

| July 14, 2023

Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House will be on the air on Friday 21 July using the callsign GB4VLB. The station will be active on the 60 to 10m HF bands, and the 6m VHF band, using SSB and CW modes. QSL via Logbook of the World. For more information visit QRZ.com Special callsign TM110TDF […]

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