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RSGB NRC volunteer interviewed by the BBC

| January 5, 2024

Great to hear RSGB volunteer Peter Marcham, G3YXZ on BBC Radio Oxford on New Year’s Day. Peter volunteers at the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC), as well as being a tour guide at Bletchley Park. He spoke to radio presenter Sophie Law about his volunteering after sending the words “Bletchley Park Guide” to a three […]

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Volunteer at the RSGB National Radio Centre

| January 5, 2024

There is so much happening at the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) that it needs to expand its team of volunteers! If you can volunteer on a Friday or Saturday, you will be particularly welcome. The NRC has a fabulous set-up, and full training on using the GB3RS radio station will be given. You should […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| January 5, 2024

We have received the sad news that both Mick Senior, G4EFO and Martyn Vincent, G3UKV have become Silent Keys recently. Mick was a former Regional Representative for Region 10, and the keeper of a number of local repeaters. Martyn was the District Representative for Shropshire, North Worcestershire and West Birmingham. Previously, he volunteered for the […]

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Examinations and Syllabus Review Group to update syllabus

| December 22, 2023

Following its consultation on proposed changes to the amateur radio licence, Ofcom has recently published the “General notice of proposal to vary amateur radio licences”. The timescale for putting the licence changes into effect means that the Examinations and Syllabus Review Group has been working on the revised syllabus, version 1.6, in parallel with the […]

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Nominated Board Director vacancies

| December 22, 2023

The RSGB election process is underway and the closing date for RSGB Nominated Directors is Wednesday 3 January. In being a Director, you are responsible for taking strategic decisions that steer the direction of the Society and provide the leadership and motivation to implement the strategy. If you have the right skills and attributes that […]

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Volunteer Youth Country Representatives sought

| December 22, 2023

A reminder now that the RSGB is looking for four licensed radio amateurs to help raise the profile of wireless communication amongst young people. Initially, we’re looking for RSGB members based in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to engage young people in the hobby. These volunteer Youth Country Representatives will represent the RSGB at […]

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