GB2RS Headlines
Nominated Board Director vacancies
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 […]
Volunteer Youth Country Representatives sought
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 […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
If you live in Region 11 you could support your local amateur radio community by becoming an RSGB District Representative. DR111 covers Cornwall and the Scillies, whilst DR114 focuses on Dorset. If you would like to find out more, please contact the Region 11 Regional Representative, Andrew Jenner, G7KNA. There are also District Representative vacancies […]
Ofcom consultation statement
Earlier this week, Ofcom released a document titled “Updating the amateur radio licensing framework”. The document states that amateur radio licences will be changing in 2024 and provides details of the changes that are planned. These include adjustments to the overall licensing framework and rules in a number of areas including call signs, technical parameters, […]
YOTA Month latest
Youngsters on the Air month is well underway with some great activity from a range of schools, universities and radio societies. If you’d like to get involved, you can listen out for special call sign GB23YOTA and make these young operators feel welcome on the air. On Sunday 17 December, the call sign is being […]
WRC 23 draws to a close
Following four weeks of deliberations, the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference concluded in Dubai on Friday 15 December with the signing of the ‘Provisional Final Acts’ and a closing ceremony. The numerous changes don’t formally take effect until 1 January 2025 and preparations are already underway to agree the agenda for future WRC events. The RSGB’s special focus […]
