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The World Radio Conference (WRC-23)
The World Radio Conference (WRC-23) opens on Monday, 20 November 2023. Over the coming four weeks a wide variety of agenda items will be considered, of which the 23cm band is a high priority item for amateur radio. IARU volunteers have worked hard over the past four years in preparation, and the RSGB will be […]
VHF Contest Committee survey
Following a really productive contest forum at the RSGB Convention, and a number of suggestions generated by the committee or raised in discussions with contesters, the VHF Contest Committee would like feedback to help finalise the VHF contest rules for next year. The survey doesn’t have many questions so it shouldn’t take more than a […]
Amateur radio in schools Convention presentation
As part of its commitment to outreach and the growth of amateur radio, the RSGB has released a presentation from its 2023 Convention, called Taking Amateur Radio into Schools. Lyall Smith, GM4XID; Chris Leviston, M0KPW; and Simon Harris, G4WQG, share their experiences of inspiring school pupils to explore and have fun with amateur radio. Lyall […]
Also in GB2RS…
The Bath Based Distance Learning team has helped over a 1,000 students to pass UK amateur radio exams, with pass rates consistently above the national average. The next Intermediate course will run from January to May 2024. Students will receive weekly work packages via a virtual classroom. There will be no charge for the training, […]
GB2RS News Script for 19 November 2023
Tap or click either link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script New .docx version – GB2RS News Script for 19 November 2023 (22-page/390KB Microsoft Word document) Traditional .doc version – GB2RS News Script for 19 November 2023 (22-page/502KB Microsoft Word document) Note to all GB2RS News Readers – change to GB2RS news script […]
Rallies and Events News – 19 November 2023
The Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society Bazaar is taking place on Sunday, 19 November. The venue is Oasis Academy, Homefield Road, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1ES. Doors are open to the public from 10am to 2pm and the entrance fee is £3. Traders, bring-and-buy, club tables and car parking are available. Please forward general enquiries to bazaar@catsradio.org.uk. […]
