RSGB Notices
Schools ISS Tim Peake contact
The list of schools that will have the opportunity to contact British ESA astronaut Tim Peake using amateur radio while he is in orbit has been revealed today at the UK Space Conference. The schools will host a direct link-up with the International Space Station (ISS) during two-day, space-related STEM workshops. In a 10-minute window […]
Repeater insurance
There are one or two repeater keepers who insured last year who have yet to renew for this year. Emails have been sent to the last known address but it is possible that there has been a change of keeper within the last year. If that is the case please check with your new keeper […]
UK Spectrum Strategy
In March 2014, the Prime Minister, David Cameron announced the UK Spectrum Strategy The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has subsequently given significant prominence to the industry-led UK Spectrum Policy Forum (UKSPF) which techUK is facilitating. The Forum has been established as a sounding board to Government and Ofcom on future approaches on […]
New AGM trophy gallery
The Society is pleased to announce that a photo gallery of the AGM trophies is now available on the RSGB website. The gallery features high-quality photographs of all the awards. Hover your mouse over each award to see details of past and present winners, a description of the award, who donated it, and what it […]
Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 23 June 2015
Approval of NoV requests for beacons and repeaters It was noted that, according to Ofcom records, only four requests were awaiting clearance from the primary user. It was agreed that the RSGB would notify Ofcom of any others that appeared to be outstanding. It was agreed that the RSGB should satisfy itself that any potential […]
Club stations and RSLs
Following last week’s publication of the Policy on temporary call signs and call sign enhancement, Ofcom officials have confirmed that they are content for clubs in England to decide themselves whether and when to enhance their club call sign with the Regional Secondary Locator “X”, thus continuing current custom and practice.
