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Talk to Cadets in Exercise Blue Ham
The Cadet signals exercise known as Exercise Blue Ham is due to take place on 5MHz on 18 and 19 March, then again on the 25th and 26th. Not only will they be speaking to other cadet groups, they welcome calls from amateurs too – but only make contact on amateur licensed frequencies. Full details […]
Latest news on RSGB AGM
The 90th RSGB AGM will be held at the Angel Hotel, Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1SZ on Saturday, 22 April 2017, commencing at 12 noon. Arrangements have been made for Members who are unable to attend the AGM to cast their votes by proxy—details of this are now on the AGM web pages at rsgb.org/AGM2017. […]
146-147MHz Notice of Variation update
Following a request from the RSGB, Ofcom has kindly agreed an increased power level of 50 watts ERP for new 146-147MHz Notice of Variation applications. The band is only available to holders of a Full Licence and all other NoV terms remain unchanged, including antenna height and geographical restrictions. New applicants or existing NoV holders […]
Another convention lecture now online
The talk Being the DX, QRP by Dominic Baines, M1KTA is the latest 2016 RSGB Convention lecture available for members to view via the new video portal at rsgb.org/video. It joins Contesting from VY2ZM on Prince Edward Island by Jeff Briggs, VY2ZM; Developments in IOTA, update on electronic QSLing and the future by Roger Ballister, […]
Speak now on RSGB future
The consultation on the RSGB’s future direction ends on Sunday, 5 March, so don’t miss out on your chance to give feedback. Go to the consultation’s page on the RSGB’s website and let your voice be heard.
Repeater NoVs now due
The RSGB’s ETCC reminds repeater keepers that if they are not in possession of a valid Notice of Variation to their amateur licence on 1 April 2017, they must close their repeater or gateway down, as they will be operating outside the terms of their licence. If you do allow your NoV to expire, Ofcom […]
