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Remote invigilation exams – now taking bookings

| May 29, 2020

Following our announcement last week about the introduction of a new booking system for remote invigilation Foundation exams, we are pleased to confirm that bookings have now resumed. Exam bookings can only be made via an online booking form available at rsgb.org/exampay. The next available examination sessions are from 8.00 am on Wednesday, 1 July […]

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‘Get on the air to care’ campaign featured on the BBC

| May 13, 2020

We’re delighted that amateur radio and our ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign with the NHS is featured prominently in the BBC news today. The RSGB worked with the journalist to provide facts and contacts; thank you to Vanessa Pearce and everyone who spoke to her. #GOTA2C

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NHS nurse and Queen’s Award winner supports GOTA2C and International Nurses Day

| May 12, 2020

Many thanks to Nicki Pointer for recording a short video message promoting International Nurses Day (IND) and our ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign with the NHS. Nicki is a Queen’s Award winner, the Crowborough Community First Responders’ Team Leader as well as a Ward Manager/Senior Sister at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. We are very […]

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Worksop ARS

| May 12, 2020

Worksop ARS is running nets on two frequencies: 145.225 for those requiring help 145.450 for companionship and wellbeing Several club members are monitoring 145.225 around the clock and many regularly check in on the frequency, especially self-isolators.

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RSGB Board Director Stewart Bryant, G3YSX supports GOTA2C

| May 8, 2020

Board Director Stewart Bryant, G3YSX leads the RSGB Operating Team. In this video he explains how that team is supporting ‘Get on the air to care’ through the various activities it has launched. Take a look and find out more…

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GB2DAY on the air for 75th anniversary of VE Day

| May 7, 2020

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE day, the RSGB was planning to run GB3RS, GB1SOE and GB2DAY from the RSGB’s National Radio Centre. Due to current lockdown regulations, NRC Coordinator Martyn Baker, G0GMB will instead operate GB2DAY from just outside his house tomorrow as part of his street’s celebrations (with proper social distancing in […]

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