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Awards Manager steps down

| September 10, 2020

It is with regret that we announce that Bobby Wadley, MI0RYL is stepping down from her position as RSGB Awards Manager. Bobby bought huge energy and enthusiasm to this role. Her contribution was valued and appreciated by all that worked with her and she will be missed. We are looking for someone to fill this […]

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Arthur Mather, G0OHY, 30th August 2020

| September 10, 2020

Arthur Mather, G0OHY went SK on the 30th of August 2020. He was a big VHF operator and had worked a lot of Europe on simplex. He regularly worked the Isle of Wight from his QTH in Manchester. One of the big guns on VHF is now gone. Brian, M6OXO

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Ralph Nash, G1BSZ, 10th May 2019

| September 4, 2020

Ralph Nash, G1BSZ fell asleep on the 10th of  May 2019 aged 96, never to re-awake. Ralph was the Exam Secretary for Verulam Amateur Radio Club. He also produced the club’s newsletter: he was in the middle of completing the newsletter when he died. He leaves behind 3 children, Nigel, Aleta and Simon, 5 grandchildren […]

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Latest RSGB 2020 Convention information

| September 4, 2020

During the RSGB 2020 Convention online, you will be able to enjoy some excellent lectures. On Saturday, 10 October 2020, the RSGB will be putting on two streams online for everyone to enjoy. In An introduction to… we will have How to Get the Most Out of Your Dealer For Your Part-exchange with Martin Lynch, […]

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David Lockwood, G3ZTR, 4th August 2020

| September 4, 2020

David Lockwood, G3ZTR sadly passed away on the 4th of August 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He will be remembered for his achievements on the microwave bands during his early years, building all his own antennas, transmitters and receivers before the days of readily available satellite equipment.  

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Anyone lost a trailer mast?

| September 4, 2020

We received news from the Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team regarding a trailer-mounted Strumech mast they believe may be stolen property. If you think you know where this tower belongs and can identify the mast, please contact PC Craig Purcell either by text, call, or WhatsApp on 0779 059 7820.

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