News
Remote invigilation exams – now taking bookings
Following our announcement last week about the introduction of a new booking system for remote invigilation Foundation exams, we are pleased to confirm that bookings have now resumed. Exam bookings can only be made via an online booking form available at rsgb.org/exampay. The next available examination sessions are from 8.00 am on Wednesday, 1 July […]
Respond now to Ofcom EMF consultation
There’s not much time left to respond to the Ofcom EMF consultation, which is required by 12 June 2020. The RSGB recommends you acknowledge the need for ICNIRP guidelines but to state that the proposals from Ofcom are not proportionate for amateur licensees. More details on the consultation and the guide to help you with […]
GB2RS newsreaders shine in crisis
The RSGB would like to thank all those who read the news, in whatever medium, for their dedication to the radio amateur community. Their service is even more appreciated during these extraordinary times. All on-air GB2RS newsreaders should check the validity date on their NoV and reapply for a renewal at rsgb.org/nov if necessary.
Also in GB2RS this week…
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the RSGB confirms that this year’s National Field Day event, planned for 6 and 7 June 2020, has been cancelled. The Royal Air Force Air Cadets are pleased to announce that the next Exercise Blue Ham will be held on the MoD 5MHz shared band over the weekend of 6 […]
Special Events News – 31 May 2020
Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. Due the coronavirus situation, the GB1SCW special event station will no longer be held at the National Coast Watch station […]
Contest News – 31 May 2020
Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. This weekend, the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest ends its 48 hours run at 2359UTC this Sunday, the 31st. Using the […]
