GB2RS Headlines
Tonight @ 8 events – Ofcom amateur radio consultation
The RSGB is holding two special live Tonight @ 8 events focused on the Ofcom amateur radio consultation, and it encourages all radio amateurs to take part. On Monday, 31 July 2023, the session will look at contests, operating and callsign policy, in an event that might be of particular interest to Full licensees. On […]
Barcoded stamps
From 31 July 2023, you should not apply non-barcoded stamps with Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s image to any mail. In doing so the sender or recipient may have to pay a surcharge. This news is highlighted to radio amateurs who use stamped-addressed QSL card envelopes. Please ensure all stamped-addressed envelopes have valid barcoded […]
GB2RS in Morse code
GB2RS newsreader Graham, G4JBD, has developed an online tool which plays Morse code based on the current GB2RS News script at a variety of different speeds. To help simulate a realistic HF-operating environment, the system can be set to include manmade band noise (QRM) as well as natural band noise (QRN). To try it out […]
Also in this weeks GB2RS…
The July 2023 edition of RadCom Basics is now available and includes more topics to inspire those who are new to amateur radio and those who want to refresh their skills and knowledge. This edition includes the stories of the winner and runner-up in the RSGB Construction Competition Beginners’ category; part two of Repairing Circuit […]
Special Tonight @ 8 events on the Ofcom Consultation
The RSGB is holding two special Tonight @ 8 events focused on the Ofcom amateur radio consultation. On Monday 31 July 2023, we will look at contests, operating and call sign policy, in an event that might be of particular interest to Full licensees. On Monday 7 August 2023, the focus will be on Foundation […]
RSGB 2023 Convention
We’re delighted to announce that we will be holding our annual RSGB Convention from 13 to 15 October 2023 at Kents Hill Park hotel and conference centre in Milton Keynes. The RSGB Convention packs in a full weekend of the very best amateur radio lectures from around the world. With lecture streams, forums, special interest groups, […]
