RSGB Notices
GB3RS on the air for World Amateur Radio Day
The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) showed support for World Amateur Radio Day on Sunday 18 April. GB3RS was activated by Stefano, G7RDX who is an NRC Volunteer. Using the FT5000 with a doublet antenna, Stefano made many QSOs on both the 80m and 40m bands. The NRC Co-ordinator Martyn Baker, G0GMB supported Stefano and ensured […]
New video to demonstrate the EMF calculator
RSGB Board Director and EMC Chair John Rogers, M0JAV has created a helpful video to demonstrate how to use the RSGB/Ofcom EMF calculator. The calculator itself has also been updated on the RSGB website. You can watch the video direct on the RSGB YouTube channel or via a link on the RSGB’s EMF web pages.
RSGB Patron, Silent Key
We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT. He had been the Radio Society of Great Britain’s patron since 1952 and joined the Society on several occasions. These included special event stations, anniversary events and exhibitions. In 1988, he attended the 75th Anniversary Convention […]
Friendship on the Air Award
The RSGB is delighted to launch a new Award that is designed to celebrate the friendship of amateur radio over the airwaves. Radio amateurs are encouraged to exchange the four-letter identifier of their club and accumulate points for each qualifying QSO. Through this you can gain the award. However, the main purpose of the award […]
RSGB update interview on ICQ Podcast
The latest episode of ICQ Podcast features an in-depth interview with three senior RSGB representatives: Board Director John Rogers, M0JAV; ESC Chair Tony Kent, G8PBH; and GM Steve Thomas, M1ACB. Listen to an explanation about the new EMF licence regulations, an update on exams, an overview of the RSGB highlights of last year and a […]
Resuming examinations in clubs
The RSGB remote invigilation exams have been a great success during the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 3,100 candidates have made the first step into the hobby by obtaining a Foundation pass, nearly 950 have progressed to the Intermediate exam and over 330 to the Full licence. However, the UK Government’s roadmap to exiting the Covid-19 restrictions […]
