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Propagation News – 7 November 2021
What a roller coaster week we had. From great conditions on HF last weekend, to a severe geomagnetic storm this week, it has been hard to predict what’s coming next. The Kp index hit seven on Thursday, thanks to incoming plasma from a full halo coronal mass ejection produced by an M1.7 flare from active […]
New mock exam papers available
At a recent meeting of the Examination Standards Committee it was agreed that the current mock exam papers on the RSGB website should be replaced by a fresh set, with one mock exam paper per licence level. Unlike the previous mock papers which were based on example questions, these new papers are generated from the […]
146/147MHz NoV extension
Ofcom has agreed to the RSGB request to extend the 146/147MHz NoV for a further year. However, it is made available on a non-interference basis and applicants should note that as the band is increasingly used by other users, the NoV is subject to a 30-day notice period of change or withdrawal. Full licence holders […]
YOTA Month 2021
It’s not too late to register your interest for December YOTA Month 2021. The RSGB has been granted the call sign GB21YOTA, for allocation to youngsters to operate throughout December. Slots are open for clubs and individuals but you must be a Full licence holder or have one willing to supervise the activity. To see […]
GB2RS News Script for 31 October 2021
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Supervised operation of Foundation candidates
We wish to retain the possibility for Foundation candidates to receive practical on-air training, under supervision, to illustrate the operating and licensing parts of the syllabus, although there is now no necessity to formally assess this. Before any Foundation student is allowed to operate a station under supervision, in accordance with Licence clause 3(3)(a), they […]
