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G5RP Trophy
The RSGB Board has agreed an update to the policy for the awards that are presented at the Convention and the AGM. The biggest change is that they have widened the eligibility criteria for several of the AGM awards. Nominations are currently being sought for the G5RP Trophy that is awarded annually to encourage newcomers […]
New Licence terms to enter exams
We are getting closer to 1 October when the new UK Licence rules will be examined. The RSGB has now published updates to the Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced training books and they are now available on the Books Extra section of the RSGB website. A further announcement will be made as soon as the revised […]
Enter the RSGB Construction Competition
The RSGB annual Construction Competition is open for entries and judging will take place at the RSGB Convention in October. The competition can be entered by individual members or groups of members where the build team will be treated as a single entrant. The closing date is the end of September and projects that have […]
Contesting Review Group reports
The RSGB President’s Review of Contesting, which commenced at the beginning of May, reached its finale this Wednesday with a day-long workshop. There were 18 participants, from different parts of the UK, with diverse experience. The workshop produced agreement that substantial change is needed in certain areas. Key outcomes are available on the RSGB website […]
Project DX15 now underway
The RSGB’s Youth Committee DXpedition, DX-15, will be active as MC0RYC from the Brecon Beacons in Wales until 30 July. Throughout the course of the DXpedition, they will be taking part in a range of activities including operating SOTA summits. Please work the young team if you can, including during the IOTA contest that is […]
Dave Sumner, K1ZZ, to retire
After a long service to the American Radio Relay League and the IARU, Dave Sumner, K1ZZ has announced he is to retire in May next year at the age of 67. He’s been on the ARRL full-time staff for 44 years.
