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Contest rules White Paper now out
The supplemental 2015 White Paper on proposed contest rules changes is now available from the RSGB Contest Committee website at www.rsgbcc.org/supp_whitepaper2015.pdf (12-page/261.5KB PDF). This document gives details of the proposed new scoring system for the UKAC series and a proposal to permit the use of machine generated modes (MGM) in most V/UHF contests. These two […]
RSGB 2015 Convention latest
The RSGB Convention takes place over 9 to 11 October at Kent’s Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. The provisional programme for Saturday and Sunday is now on the RSGB website. There will be a wealth of lectures on a very wide range of subjects. We are looking forward to welcoming some favourite lecturers back […]
New call sign for Malta DMR repeater
The first DMR repeater in Malta has been operating for some time and now has a new callsign, 9H1DMR. The frequencies of operation are 438.525MHz input and 430.925MHz output. It is hosted by C Bridge DMR UK, Colour Code 1 with slots TS1 and TS2. Amateurs visiting Malta are welcome to use the repeater using […]
Tim Peake and ARISS – get involved
Later this year, astronaut Tim Peake will join the International Space Station for six months. During his time in orbit he will have contact with up to 10 schools via amateur radio. These schools have been chosen by the European Space Agency and the RSGB will be working closely with them, and their local clubs, […]
Book updates available for exam changes
It is now just one month to 1 October when the new UK Licence rules will be examined. The RSGB has published updates to the Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced training books and they are now available in the Books Extra section of the RSGB website. The revised Exam Reference Data Booklets and sample exam papers […]
RAYNET helps at Shoreham air disaster
South Sussex RAYNET group, assisted by members of South Kent RAYNET, provided communications support for the organisers and the user services at Shoreham Airshow when a Hawker Hunter aircraft crashed during a flying display. Our thoughts are with those who offered their services as well as the family and friends of those involved.
