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G3LTF appointed Honorary Vice President

| April 28, 2017

We’re delighted to announce that Peter Blair OBE, G3LTF has been elected by the RSGB Board as Honorary Vice-President. Peter has been an inspiration to over three generations of radio amateurs, not only by his own achievements but also by communicating his enthusiasm and technical expertise to thousands of others around the world. In his […]

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RSGB representation at Lord Rix memorial

| April 28, 2017

RSGB President, Nick Henwood, G3RWF will represent the RSGB at the memorial service for Brian Rix, G2DQU at The Actor’s Church in Covent Garden on 3 May 2017 at 3pm. Known formally as The Lord Rix, Brian Rix, Baron Rix, Kt, CBE, DL, G2DQU, he passed away on 20 August 2016 and you can find […]

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Insurance for clubs, beacons and repeaters

| April 28, 2017

RSGB club insurance and beacon and repeater insurance has now been renewed for the year to April 2018. Club insurance certificates can be downloaded from the RSGB website, where your Membership Services login will be required. Beacon and repeater insurance costs £10 and you may renew on the RSGB shop. Please allow a couple of […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| April 28, 2017

We have been informed that the Ofcom amateur radio licencing portal is down for maintenance from 6pm on Thursday, 27 April until 8.30am on Tuesday, 2 May. The US Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard will sponsor the traditional military/amateur radio communication tests on 13 May to mark the 66th annual Armed Forces Day, […]

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Rallies and Events News – 30 April 2017

| April 28, 2017

On Sunday the 30th, the Cambridge Repeater Group Rally will be held at the Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge, CB22 6RN. Doors open at 9.30am and entry is £2. There will be a talk-in station and car parking is free on-site. Attractions include trade stands, a bring-and-buy, car boot area and RSGB book […]

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DX News – 30 April 2017

| April 28, 2017

A team of UK operators will operate as A25UK from Botswana until 6 May. Activity will be on all bands 160m to 10m SSB, CW and RTTY. QSLs go via M0OXO. Peter, DF7DQ will be in Vietnam from 1 to 10 May. While there he will operate holiday style as 3W9DQ on 15 to 40m […]

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