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First Direct to Full exam pass
Many congratulations to Andy Warren, M0KGZ, who became the first candidate to pass the Direct to Full licence exam, which was available from late January 2023. Andy first discovered radio aged 11, and subsequently went into a career in the design and manufacture of electronic equipment. On retirement, he got back into radio and discovered […]
Further 2022 Convention presentations released
We have released two more 2022 Convention presentations for radio amateurs to enjoy. In “Antennas for an effective contest station” Lee Volante, G0MTN reviews many of the options available to the HF contester when making antenna choices. He considers how antenna type, height, location and available resources have to be balanced with the type of contest […]
New GB2RS broadcast
We’re pleased to announce a new West Midlands GB2RS broadcast on the 4m band. Eddie, G0VVT, already broadcasts each Sunday evening from Stoke-on-Trent on 2m FM, 6m FM via GB3SX and on 70cm both simplex and via the GB7ST DMR repeater. He has now added 4m to his schedule. So, if you are in the […]
Tonight @ 8 – Microwave Contesting
Don’t forget the RSGB’s next Tonight @ 8 live webinar on Monday, 6 March 2023. Barry Lewis, G4SJH—the RSGB’s Microwave Manager—will talk about contesting in the microwave and millimetre wave bands at 23cm and above. You can watch and ask questions live on the RSGB YouTube channel or special BATC channel. You can also watch […]
RSGB Train the Trainers course
The Train the Trainers course is designed to help amateur radio trainers deliver interesting and engaging courses. It imparts some of the latest best practice in education from front-line teachers in a fun and friendly environment. Further details are available on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/train-the-trainers. The team would like to apologise for any late […]
2022 – a year in numbers
As we all adjusted to more normal levels of activity after the restrictions of Covid, we were delighted that during 2022, radio amateurs and clubs started meeting more frequently and enjoying amateur radio together. The April RadCom will show in detail the work of the committees and other specialist volunteers, but here we bring you […]
