GB2RS Headlines
New RSGB Trophy Manager
We are pleased to announce that Mike Franklin, G3VYI will be the new RSGB Trophy Manager. He will focus on the Contest Trophy collection and RSGB HQ will now manage the AGM Trophies. Jacqui Goodey, G6XSY, the retiring RSGB Trophy Manager, will support Mike’s transition into this role. She will also take responsibility for the […]
Commonwealth Contest questionnaire
Since the RSGB Commonwealth Contest in March 2024, a small group—including representatives from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK—has been discussing possible changes that might be made to encourage more participation in the contest in future years. The reason for these discussions was to consider some suggestions from the RSGB HF Contest Committee, but […]
Tonight @ 8 – Designing PCBs using KiCAD
The latest Tonight @ 8 webinar is on Monday, 13 May 2024, when Mike Willis, G0MJW will be giving an introduction to designing printed circuit boards using the popular open source KiCAD package. The presentation covers the basics in real time, starting with a circuit sketch, going through the process of converting that into a […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX has announced that, due to pressure of work, Paul Nichols, M0PVN has resigned as an RSGB Board Director. Paul runs a busy and growing legal practice which, like many professional roles, requires long hours each day. Paul has offered to be a legal adviser to the Board. Stewart […]
RSGB insurance update
RSGB club insurance, and beacon and repeater insurance have now been renewed for the year to April 2025. Club insurance certificates can be downloaded from the RSGB website and you will need to log in to obtain your certificate. Beacon and repeater insurance certificates are available for an admin fee of £15 from the RSGB shop. Please allow […]
RSGB Legacy Committee appoints Chair
The RSGB Board is pleased to announce it has approved the appointment of Richard Horton, G4AOJ to the role of Legacy Committee Chair. The RSGB Legacy Fund, thanks to the generosity of donors, has significant financial resources available to encourage and develop amateur radio. The Legacy Committee—which is a sub-Committee of the RSGB Board—considers proposals […]
