News
Phillip Brooks, G4NZQ, 26 May 2021
We have received the very sad news that Phillip Brooks, G4NZQ passed away on the morning of 26 May 2021. Philip was a long-standing RSGB volunteer in a wide variety of roles, up to and including the Board. Phillip was not only an active member of the society but also of the Norfolk Amateur Radio […]
Final details on EMF from Ofcom
Ofcom has updated its web page at ofcom.org.uk/emf stating its final decision on EMF. The RSGB is updating its advice so check rsgb.org/emf. You will find revised guidance and the RSGB calculator has been updated in line with the Ofcom calculator changes.
M0IBG inducted into CQ Hall of Fame
The 2021 inductees to the CQ Amateur Radio, Contesting and DX Halls of Fame have been announced. Of particular interest to UK radio amateurs is the inclusion of Cathryn Mitchell, M0IBG into the Hall of Fame. Cathryn is the Academic Director of the University of Bath Doctoral College and recipient of the 2019 Edward Appleton […]
GB2RS News Script for 23 May 2021
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RSGB National Radio Centre to reopen
The RSGB’s National Radio Centre (NRC) will reopen on Friday 28 May 2021 and be open each day, other than Wednesdays, until further notice. The RSGB is delighted to support Bletchley Park as it welcomes visitors again. Visitor and volunteer safety is our priority. Whilst the radio room will be open for the demonstration of […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB Awards Manager has reviewed the current 50MHz awards offered by the Society. It was decided that the existing 50MHz Two-Way Countries and 50MHz DX Countries awards are significantly duplicating each other. The plan is to amalgamate these two awards into one single 50MHz Countries award, while keeping all the incremental levels of award. […]
