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Also in GB2RS this week…
The deadline for nominations in the RSGB elections is Wednesday, 31 January 2024. You still have time to stand for the one Elected Board Director vacancy or for one of the eight Regional Representative vacancies. Do you want to support your local radio amateurs? Are you passionate about seeing the amateur radio community grow and […]
Regional Representative vacancies
Are you interested in supporting your local radio amateurs and promoting amateur radio where you live? The RSGB Regional Team has eight Regional Representatives vacancies across the UK where you could make a difference. Last year Regional Reps got involved in a variety of activities including British Science Week and YOTA Month to help spread […]
RSGB NRC volunteer interviewed by the BBC
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 […]
Volunteer at the RSGB National Radio Centre
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 […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
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 […]
Examinations and Syllabus Review Group to update syllabus
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 […]
