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Exciting Buildathon opportunity

| September 7, 2018

A Buildathon is taking place at the National Hamfest in Newark on 28 and 29 September 2018. A place costs only £5, which is refunded as an RSGB book voucher if you complete the project on the day. As a bonus, the Hamfest organisers are offering free entry to those who book for the Buildathon, […]

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Record numbers visiting NRC

| September 7, 2018

The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) is an amazing resource for amateur radio. Last year it showed our hobby to 26,000 people. We have been raising the profile of the NRC via social media, events, presentations, extra equipment, Bletchley Park signage, RadCom articles and extra opening days. As a result, visitor numbers are growing beyond […]

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WRC-19 consultation closes next week

| September 7, 2018

A reminder to respond to the important Ofcom consultation that concludes next week. Our responses may shape Ofcom’s preparations for the next World Radio Conference, WRC-19, on subjects including the future of 6m and the microwave bands. The deadline is 5pm on Thursday, 13 September 2018. See the RSGB WRC-19 pages for guidance and further […]

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Annual reunion of codebreakers

| August 31, 2018

This Sunday, 2 September 2018, it’s the annual reunion of codebreakers at Bletchley Park, including those who were voluntary interceptors. This event is organised by Bletchley Park.

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Respond now to Ofcom consultation

| August 31, 2018

Preparations for the next World Radio Conference, WRC-19, are increasing. An important Ofcom consultation is nearing its conclusion, which includes key items on the future of 50MHz, wireless power and microwave bands. UK amateurs are encouraged to respond to Ofcom, highlighting the importance of current and potential innovations. The submission deadline is Thursday, 13 September […]

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New Exam Standards appointment

| August 31, 2018

We are pleased to announce that Mike Bruce, M0ITI, has been appointed to the RSGB Examinations Standards Committee (ESC) with the role of Examinations Systems Review Manager. The responsibilities of this new role within ESC will be to manage the syllabus review and future updates, manage the question bank and interaction with the exam system […]

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