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Regional Manager, Scotland South and Western Isles

| August 1, 2017

Marcus Hazel-McGown, MM0ZIF, has decided to step down as Regional Manager for Scotland South and the Western Isles. We would like to thank Marcus for his hard work during his term as Regional Manager. We are of course seeking a replacement Regional Manager and would welcome applications from anyone living in the region who is […]

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Examinations Group Chair, Alan Betts, G0HIQ retires

| July 28, 2017
Examinations Group Chair, Alan Betts, G0HIQ retires

Alan Betts, G0HIQ has recently chosen to step down from his long-standing and much-valued role as Chair of the Examination Group. He will continue as part of the Group and to contribute to the examination system in numerous ways, not least being the lead tutor at his local amateur radio group. Alan first became involved […]

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International Amateur Radio Union

| July 24, 2017
International Amateur Radio Union

We all know about the importance of the radio spectrum in modern life – or should do!   The amateur radio service has to compete with many other users and potential users.  The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU), of which the RSGB is a member, provides a vital strong voice in negotiations about such important […]

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Amateur radio at The Royal Mint Experience

| July 21, 2017

A unique event is taking place at The Royal Mint Experience, The Royal Mint’s new visitor centre in Llantrisant, Wales from 30 July to 5 August 2017. Local school children and members of the public have been invited to “The Royal Mint Radio Experience” to enjoy a fun, informal and interactive amateur radio workshop. Visitors […]

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Tony Kent G8PBH RSGB ESC Chair

| July 19, 2017

Appointment of Prof. Anthony (Tony) Kent, G8PBH to Chair of the Examinations Standards Committee Tony obtained his callsign, G8PBH, in 1978 and has been active on the bands continuously since. His interests in that time have included home construction, mobile and portable operation and, most recently, DX chasing. His favourite band is 6 m and, […]

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Paul Whatton G4DCV RSGB TEC Chair

| July 19, 2017

Paul Whatton, G4DCV has been appointed as Chair of the RSGB’s Training and Education Committee (TEC). Paul previously held the post of Vice Chair within TEC and is the Project Leader for the Train the Trainers scheme, which recently trained its 200th tutor. First licensed in 1972 as G8FUR, Paul is a member of Windmill […]

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