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Foundation and Intermediate exams going online
An online option for Full examinations was launched in March 2017. Clubs, exam centres and candidates have all given very positive feedback. A recent Exams Group meeting approved the roll-out of online Foundation and Intermediate exams. From 1 November 2017, the RSGB HQ Exams Department will accept applications for online Intermediate exams and, from 2 […]
Keep emergency frequencies clear
Tropical Storm Nate is now threatening to dump flooding rains over portions of Central America, according to the National Hurricane Center. An amateur radio emergency net has been activated in Costa Rica. Amateurs not involved in the storm emergency are asked to avoid interfering or operating near storm nets. The frequencies likely to be used […]
Train the Trainers courses announced
Train the Trainers is free to any RSGB Member teaching at Foundation, Intermediate or Advanced level. It is especially designed for any one who does not already have a professional background in teaching. Courses must be pre-booked. Each has a maximum of 25 places, allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. One RSGB Train the Trainers event […]
GB17YOTA returns for YOTA month
GB17YOTA returns this December for YOTA month. Applications are coming in from clubs across the country so apply soon if you want to be involved. Allocations will be made by the end of October 2017. Email yota.month@rsgb.org.uk to find out more, or to receive the application form.
VHF contests consultation now open
The VHF Contest Committee has opened a consultation to help set the rules for the 2018 series of contests. Through its earlier consultation, it has already agreed to change the scoring system for the UK Activity Contests to the Nordic System, but this exercise asks some wider questions. If you are a VHF contest participant, […]
Ofcom licensing portal maintenance
Ofcom has advised us that it’s online licensing portal will be down for maintenance from 18:30 on Friday, 6 October until 01:30 on Saturday, 7 October.
