RSSRSGB Notices

RSGB Convention videos for members

| January 20, 2023

As a benefit for our members, we have released two Convention 2022 videos just for members to view. Peter Duffett-Smith, GM3XJE talks about the input impedance of feeder ‘Sprinkles or Mirrors’, the presentation by Chris Deacon, G4IFX, discovers the true nature of six-metre sporadic-E Both videos are available in the RSGB online members’ portal. Over […]

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Direct to Full mock paper update

| January 19, 2023

Following feedback on the Direct to Full mock exam paper, the RSGB ESRG discussed Q26 this week and agreed to amend the question. The mock paper has been updated on the RSGB web site to reflect the changes agreed.

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BBC Radio Shropshire interview with RSGB volunteer

| January 18, 2023

RSGB District Representative Martyn Vincent, G3UKV was interviewed on BBC Radio Shropshire recently for “Learn your name in Morse Code Day”. Martyn spoke to Michaela Wylde about his club Telford & District ARS, amateur radio and CW. He gave a demonstration of how to send his name in Morse Code and played an example of […]

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RSGB volunteer talks about Morse on BBC Radio

| January 13, 2023

Following the recent items in The Times and on BBC Radio 4 PM programme (starts at 51:43) about a rise in the use of Morse Code in America, we contacted BBC Three Counties Radio and arranged an interview for Mervyn Foster, G4KLE. Mervyn is a volunteer at the RSGB National Radio Centre, an RSGB District […]

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Direct to Full exam booking and mock paper

| January 13, 2023

Booking for the Direct to Full exam is now open. The exam can only be taken online but can be booked by individuals or clubs. Go to our exam booking page and follow the process for an individual or club booking. We have also published a mock paper and answers for the Direct to Full […]

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The RSGB wishes you all a Happy New Year!

| January 6, 2023

The GB2RS news team and all the staff at RSGB HQ would like to wish our newsreaders, listeners and online readers a very Happy New Year. We would like to remind everyone that we always welcome your news—by email—to radcom@rsgb.org.uk, and the deadline is 10.00 sharp on Thursday mornings. The GB2RS script is normally uploaded […]

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