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RSGB update interview on ICQ Podcast

| March 30, 2021

The latest episode of ICQ Podcast features an in-depth interview with three senior RSGB representatives: Board Director John Rogers, M0JAV; ESC Chair Tony Kent, G8PBH; and GM Steve Thomas, M1ACB. Listen to an explanation about the new EMF licence regulations, an update on exams, an overview of the RSGB highlights of last year and a […]

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GB2RS News Script for 28 March 2021

| March 26, 2021

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 28 March 2021 (13-page/232KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.

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Ham Radio Friedrichshafen cancelled

| March 26, 2021

The in-person Ham Radio international amateur radio exhibition held in Friedrichshafen, Germany, has once again been cancelled. With the Covid-19 pandemic maintaining a firm grip on world events, the venue has been forced to postpone the event until 2022. The dates for 2022 will be the 24th to 26th of June. Details of any online […]

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Resuming examinations in clubs

| March 26, 2021

The RSGB remote invigilation exams have been a great success during the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 3,100 candidates have made the first step into the hobby by obtaining a Foundation pass, nearly 950 have progressed to the Intermediate exam and over 330 to the Full licence. However, the UK Government’s roadmap to exiting the Covid-19 restrictions […]

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18th April is World Amateur Radio Day

| March 26, 2021

The 18th of April will be World Amateur Radio Day. It was on this day in 1925 that the International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris. The theme for 2021 will be ‘Home but never alone’. Due to Covid-19, many gatherings and amateur radio events have been cancelled, however, amateur radio kept us connected. […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| March 26, 2021

The RSGB is holding its AGM online this year on Saturday the 24th of April and will livestream the event. You can submit written questions for Board Directors in advance through a form on the Society’s website here  After the formal business part of the meeting, EMC Chair John Rogers, M0JAV will give an update […]

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