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RSGB VHF Contest Committee survey
The RSGB VHF Contest Committee is currently planning the rules for the 2023 VHF contests. Following some discussion at the RSGB Convention, they have some questions on which they would appreciate feedback from contestants. You can find the survey online and it will close on Sunday 13 November.
RSGB Tonight at 8 webinar
The next RSGB Tonight at 8 webinar will be livestreamed on Monday, 7 November 2022 at 8pm UK local time. Terry, G4POP will present Log4OM: The First Decade—a look at the popular free logging software Log4OM. Suitable for all levels of expertise, Terry’s talk will consider the software’s history, its developers and its in-built features. […]
EMF assessments
From 18 November 2022, all UK amateurs are required to have conducted EMF assessments for all the bands they use. The RSGB provides an assessment app, which includes many current antennas. If, however, you have an antenna you feel should be added, please email details—with a web link if possible—to George, MM0JNL at dr16@rsgb.org.uk.
RSGB replies to Ofcom regarding WRC-23
Over the period June to September 2022, Ofcom consulted on UK provisional views and positions as part of the preparations for WRC-23, the next ITU World Radio Conference. The RSGB has made a comprehensive reply and its volunteers continue to engage actively in national and international preparations. Topics of relevance to amateurs include 50MHz, 1.3GHz […]
IARU President keynote at RSGB 2022 Convention
On 7 to 9 October 2022, the RSGB held its first hybrid Convention which had speakers, attendees and livestream-watchers from across the world. The keynote presentation by IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA was very thought-provoking. In it he highlighted the threats to amateur radio as well as the importance of embracing modern techniques, whilst also […]
Celebrating 100 Years of the BBC
On the 18 October 1922, the Marconi Company and other equipment manufacturers formed the British Broadcasting Company, which became the British Broadcasting Corporation six years later. To mark this momentous date exactly 100 years on, members of the BBC Amateur Radio Group have been invited by Arqiva to operate for the day at the Daventry […]
