Archive for January, 2024
RSGB British Science Week activities
This year’s British Science Week runs from 8 to 17 March 2024 with the theme of Time. This event is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of amateur radio in your local area. The RSGB has some great activity ideas you could try at your local school, Scout or Guiding group, or local youth club. […]
RSGB strategic priorities updates
At the Discussion with the Board session at the RSGB 2023 Convention, RSGB President, John McCullagh, GI4BWM confirmed that the Board would keep members updated regularly on progress with the new strategic priorities. Two updates have now appeared in the January and February 2024 issues of RadCom, and the January 2024 update is now available […]
RSGB elections – deadline approaches
The deadline for applications for the one elected RSGB Board Director position, and eight Regional Representative roles is Wednesday, 31 January 2024. Amateur radio needs a strong and active national society, so don’t leave it to everyone else. Step forward for one of these roles, and play your part in the future of the RSGB. […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
A reminder that the RSGB is looking for four licensed radio amateurs to help raise the profile of wireless communication amongst young people across the UK. We have had a good response, but we’d still like to hear from prospective volunteers in Northern Ireland and Wales. These volunteer Youth Country Representatives will represent the RSGB […]
Rallies and Events News – 21 January 2024
The Lincoln Short Wave Club Winter Radio Rally will take place on Sunday 28 January at The Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3HT. The doors will be open from 9am and admission is £2. Ample free car parking and hot refreshments will be available. Tables cost £10 each. At 2pm, after the Rally, […]
Special Events News – 21 January 2024
A team of German amateurs is operating special event callsign DM24EHF until the 28 January. The EHF suffix stands for European Handball Federation. The 16th edition of the European Men’s Handball Championship is being hosted in Germany from the 10 to the 28 January. QSL via the bureau, or directly to DL2VFR. The Straight Key […]
