RSSGB2RS

New licence consultation launched

| November 1, 2013

Important changes are being considered for the UK amateur radio licence terms and conditions. The RSGB, working in consultation with Ofcom, is running a series of discussions on the RSGB website where any amateur can contribute and help shape the future of amateur radio. Three new discussion topics have just been launched, looking at Airborne […]

Continue Reading

New internet support forum for amateurs

| November 1, 2013

We’ve been given details of a new internet forum for radio users. The Internet Radio Club aims to give online help, support and a social gathering place for amateur radio operators, short wave listeners and anyone else interested in radio. The club is free to join. The club says it has a policy of using […]

Continue Reading

Permission granted for K9W Wake Atoll DXpedition

| November 1, 2013

The K9W Wake Atoll DXpedition, which was put on ice as a result of the partial US government shutdown, now has US Air Force permission to visit Wake. Their equipment is already on Wake and in safe storage awaiting their arrival. The 12 operators plan to arrive on 2 November and immediately erect antennas and […]

Continue Reading

Also in GB2RS this week…

| November 1, 2013

The RSGB Training and Education Committee is hosting a workshop to provide guidance on writing items for the exam question banks. The idea is to provide an interactive day with a chance to write items and to discuss them with other authors. Representatives from the RSGB and RCF will be on hand to clarify requirements […]

Continue Reading

Rallies and Events News 3 November 2013

| November 1, 2013

Today, 3 November, the Foyle and District ARC Rally will be held at the White Horse Hotel, 68 Clooney Road, Londonderry BT47 3PA. Doors open at 11.30am and there will be trade stands, special interest groups as well as a Bring and Buy. Tables are available at £5. More information from Nigel, GI7FJY on 07514 […]

Continue Reading

Special Events News 3 November 2013

| November 1, 2013

The Royal Air Force station at Henlow in Bedfordshire and the RAF Signals Museum will be open for business under the Permanent Special event callsign GB4SMH with effect from 1 November.

Continue Reading