RSGB Notices
Expansion of Special Contest Callsign list
Ofcom has recently authorised an expansion of the list of Special Contest Callsign qualification contests to include two UK and Ireland DX Contests. Full details of how to apply for a Special Contest Callsign, including the complete qualifying criteria, can be found on the RSGB website.
BBC Radio Somerset interview
On 6 February 2023, RSGB District Representative Andy Jenner, G7KNA spoke to the BBC’s Simon Parkin about his passion for amateur radio. The RSGB arranged this interview—having been contacted by BBC Radio Somerset—following the Society’s recent piece in The Times. Andy discussed how he got into radio, getting licensed, and about the work he and […]
RSGB Convention videos for members
We have released two of our RSGB 2022 Convention videos just for RSGB members to view. In the first presentation Using the Right Tools to Work More 144MHz DX John Regnault, G4SWX gives a comprehensive guide to a range of software packages and websites that will help you to develop your VHF DXing skills The […]
District Representative changes
Two volunteers have stepped back from roles with the Region 8 team: Sara McGarvey, 2I0SSW from the role of District Representative 84 (Belfast) Dave Parkinson, 2I0SJV from the role of District Representative 85 (Co. Fermanagh and Co. Armagh) The RSGB would like to thank them both for the time they have given as part of […]
Special RSL for Coronation celebrations
We are delighted to announce that, as part of our Coronation celebration activities, Ofcom has approved R as the optional Coronation regional secondary locator prefix for all radio amateurs. You will be able to use this for the whole of May and June 2023. More information will be reported closer to the date of the […]
RSGB feature in The Times
We are delighted to see the feature in The Times this morning about amateur radio. Heather Parsons, the RSGB Comms Manager, has spent the last week liaising with Rhys Blakely, the Science Correspondent, and coordinating the interviewees. It has been a great opportunity to highlight amateur radio and the RSGB in the mainstream media. An external […]
