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146/147MHz NoV extension

| November 3, 2021

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 […]

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YOTA Month 2021

| November 2, 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 […]

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GB2RS News Script for 31 October 2021

| October 29, 2021

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 31 October 2021 (14-page/421KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link

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Supervised operation of Foundation candidates

| October 29, 2021

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 […]

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Clocks go back on Sunday, 31 October

| October 29, 2021

Clocks in the UK will change to UTC or GMT on Sunday, 31 October 2021, and go back one hour at 02.00.

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RSGB National Radio Centre needs volunteers

| October 29, 2021

The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) welcomes thousands of people through its doors each month and introduces them to amateur radio. The Society needs to expand the team of volunteers and is particularly looking for people who can be part of the team during the week. If you are interested in becoming an NRC volunteer […]

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