RSSRSGB Notices

RESOLVED. Major power outage affecting RSGB HQ

| June 4, 2020

We have now restored our major systems to normal operation, but monitoring and testing continue in case of any unidentified issues. Please let us know if you encounter unexpected issues using any RSGB IT service by posting a ticket to rsgb.org/helpdesk and we will investigate.   A major local power outage is affecting RSGB HQ […]

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New regional appointments

| June 2, 2020

We’re delighted to announce new appointments to the Regional Forum: Mark Burrows, 2E0SBM Regional Representative for Region 13, has been elected unopposed as the Regional Forum Chair Liz Cabban, GW0ETU has been co-opted as the Regional Representative for Region 6 David De La Haye, M0MBD has been co-opted as the Regional Representative for Region 12 […]

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Remote invigilation exams – now taking bookings

| May 29, 2020

Following our announcement last week about the introduction of a new booking system for remote invigilation Foundation exams, we are pleased to confirm that bookings have now resumed. Exam bookings can only be made via an online booking form available at rsgb.org/exampay. The next available examination sessions are from 8.00 am on Wednesday, 1 July […]

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Ofcom EMF consultation deadline

| May 22, 2020

We want to remind you that the deadline for response to the Ofcom EMF consultation (now 12 June) is approaching. Ofcom has published its FAQs which may help explain what this means. The updated ICNIRP 2020 guidelines are also now published and supersede the 1998 guidelines. Our special EMF web page has links to the […]

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New booking system for remote invigilation exams

| May 20, 2020

In response to the demand for remote invigilation exams, the RSGB is launching a new, automated booking system. It will make each part of the process smoother for applicants and HQ staff. As all 600 exam slots in June have now been filled, the new booking system will go live on 1 June in readiness […]

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‘Get on the air to care’ campaign featured on the BBC

| May 13, 2020

We’re delighted that amateur radio and our ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign with the NHS is featured prominently in the BBC news today. The RSGB worked with the journalist to provide facts and contacts; thank you to Vanessa Pearce and everyone who spoke to her. #GOTA2C

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