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Propagation News – 4 February 2024
We had another week of relatively calm geomagnetic conditions with a maximum Kp index of three. The solar flux index declined from 172 on the 24 January to 135 on the 30 January. Nevertheless, that is still enough to support propagation on the 10m band, with the Maximum Useable Frequency over a 3,000km path generally […]
Exam prices to change
The RSGB is being affected by higher-than-inflation increases across the exam processes. The Society is not passing this total increase onto candidates, but the RSGB Board has reviewed the amateur radio licence exam fees and has decided that there needs to be an increase from 1 May 2024. Foundation, Intermediate and Full exams will rise by £3 […]
February 2024 – Strategic priorities update
Many of you will be aware that the RSGB has adopted four strategic priorities: Growth of amateur radio; membership of the RSGB; spectrum and licensing; and ensuring the continued financial stability of the Society. During the Discussion with the Board session at the RSGB Convention, we undertook to keep the membership informed on implementation of […]
RSGB elections – final call for nominations
The deadline for nominations in the RSGB elections is Wednesday, 31 January 2024. If you would like to stand for the one elected Director role, or for any of the eight Regional Representative vacancies, you will need to complete the nomination process by 23:59 on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. Full details of the process can […]
Build-a-radio workshops for British Science Week
As part of its British Science Week activities, the RSGB is organising two build-a-radio workshops at Bletchley Park on Sunday, 17 March 2024. Funded by the Radio Communications Foundation (RCF) these fun workshops are a great way for young people to try a practical amateur radio activity. They will build their own VHF FM broadcast […]
Registration for SOS Radio Week is open
SOS Radio Week is an annual event that takes place throughout the month of May to celebrate the work of the volunteers from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Independent Lifeboats, and National Coastwatch stations around the British Isles. Members of these organisations save many people who are in danger along and around the thousands […]
