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Instructors’ Newsletter August 2015
The August 2015 edition of the Instructors’ Newsletter is now available on the RSGB website. Instructors’ Newsletter August 2015 (3-page/148KB PDF) In this edition; 2015-17 Advanced Exam schedule New licence terms examined from 1 October 2015 One more Advanced exam Indicative marking Train-the-Trainers Exam matters A note from the Quality Assurance Manager Syllabus areas needing […]
Mr A W W (Tony) Timme, G3CWW, 6 June 2015
I was sorry to read of the demise of Mr A W W Timme Known as Tony) in the August RadCom. I knew Tony through his work with the 59 (Huddersfield) Sqn. Air Cadets. He tried to teach me morse code but even with his first class teaching technique he was unable to. It took […]
Amateur radio hits mainstream media
Amateur radio has featured regularly in the local and national news during the last couple of weeks. RSGB Member Adrian, 2E0SDR made contact with an ISS astronaut, and they chatted for 50 seconds before the station moved out of range. It was reported on BBC Radio 4 and in a number of major national newspapers, […]
Book your turn for G15YOTA
Following on from the success of last year’s event, applications to host a special event station for Youngsters on the Air Month in December are now open. The RSGB Youth Committee has managed to secure the call sign G15YOTA, and its regional variations. The aim of the month long event is to promote amateur radio […]
Also in GB2RS news this week…
The RSGB Convention takes place over 9 to 11 October at Kent’s Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. The latest lecture listing is on the RSGB website. The early bird discount for weekend packages closes on 18 August, so there’s still time to book your weekend. Day tickets are also available online and until 30 September […]
Rallies and Events News – 9 August 2015
Flight Refuelling ARS Hamfest takes place today, 9 of August, at Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, near Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3DA. Talk-in will be on S22 and the gates are open from 10am to 4pm. There is disabled access from 9.30am. Admission is £3.50 and there will be trade stands, a car boot […]
