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British ARDF gold medal
Eight British competitors attended the ARDF World Championships in Bulgaria in the name of the RSGB. The National Anthem sounded at the award ceremony for day two of the championships. David Williams, M3WDD took the gold medal in the men’s 50-year-plus age group sprint race. This is only the second gold medal won at a […]
Apply for ISS schools contacts
Following on from the successful ARISS contacts carried out during the Tim Peake Principia mission to the International Space Station, schools from across Europe are being invited to submit applications to be part of the ARISS programme for September 2017 to January 2018. As so clearly demonstrated by the UK contacts, schools extensively benefit from […]
Latest Hamfest news
For the first time, DXCC card checking will be available at the National Hamfest on 30 September and 1 October 2016. This is being undertaken by volunteers on the UK 6m group stand, where you can also have your identity documents checked for your Logbook of the World application. Your photo driving licence or passport […]
RSGB Construction Competition 2016
The annual RSGB Construction Competition is to encourage home construction, experimentation, design and innovation. Any Member of the RSGB, or group of Members, is eligible to enter. The closing date for entries is 30 September 2016 and judging will take place at the RSGB Convention. This year the competition is being sponsored by Martin Lynch […]
RSGB issue HAREC with advanced exams
Following discussions with Ofcom, the RSGB has agreed to issue a UK HAREC alongside every new UK advanced examination pass certificate from 5 Sept 2016. This simplifies the existing process where a separate application to Ofcom was required. The process for existing licence holders remains unchanged at this time. A Harmonised Amateur Radio Examination Certificate (HAREC) […]
New GB2RS newsreaders wanted
The GB2RS Manager is looking to recruit volunteer newsreaders in the south-west of England for 2m broadcasts, particularly in the Hampshire area. Readers are also wanted in Scotland, particularly around Ayrshire, again for 2m broadcasts. If you are interested in these volunteer posts, please contact the GB2RS Manager, Ken, G3VBA, by email to gb2rs.manager@rsgb.org.uk.
