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Direct to Full exam bookings open in January
Following the introduction of the Direct to Full syllabus in July, bookings for the Direct to Full exam will begin in January 2023. You will be able to make a booking from Wednesday 11 January and the first exam slot will be on Saturday 21 January. You can only do the exam online but you […]
Amateur radio licence exam fee changes
The RSGB Board has reviewed the amateur radio licence exam fees and has decided that there needs to be an increase from 1 April 2023. This is the first time in over ten years that the exam fees have risen and the new fees are still well below the cumulative rate of inflation since 2011. […]
John Hislop, G7OHO joins the ESRG
The RSGB’s Examinations and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) is delighted to announce the appointment of John Hislop, G7OHO to the group. John is a retired physics teacher and has been licensed since 1992. During his teaching career, he taught the Novice and Foundation Licences to many youngsters during after-school clubs and set up radio stations […]
RSGB elections
This is the time of year when we call for volunteers to step forward for election at the RSGB’s AGM which will take place on 15 April 2023. We are looking for volunteers who are willing and able to give their time and enthusiasm to ensure the Society continues to develop and thrive. The candidate […]
Australia licensing changes
At the end of September 2022, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), proposed that Australia’s amateur radio operators move to a class-based licensing scheme in July 2023, opening a consultation period that closed at the end of November 2022. The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) has replied to the ACMA proposals with a comprehensive […]
GB22YOTA at the National Radio Centre
The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) at Bletchley Park is pleased to announce that it will be hosting GB22YOTA on Saturday, 17 December 2022. Any young amateurs, or those who are interested to learn more about amateur radio, are welcome. The NRC is located within the grounds of the Bletchley Park museum, and entry details […]
