RSGB Notices
Flood at the National Radio Centre – update
We regret that the National Radio Centre will remain shut until Wednesday 30th July due to a burst water pipe. Whilst the plumbing has been repaired, time will be needed to dry out the floor and ensure that it is safe. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Channels in the 144MHz Band to be used for the Commonwealth Games
Following negotiations with the RSGB to minimise the impact on radio amateurs, Ofcom has announced that it will temporarily authorise up to four 25kHz channels, between 144.000MHz and 144.100MHz, for the period 22 July to 4 August 2014, to support the operation of the Commonwealth Games. The frequencies to be used specifically exclude 144.0500MHz (CW […]
Important Notice – Affiliated Club Insurance
The level of public liability cover provided under the insurance policy offered free to affiliated clubs and RAYNET groups has been doubled from £5m to £10m with immediate effect. The new schedule can be downloaded here. Please note that Membership login is required.
Vacancies: RCE Quality Manager and Examination Committee members
The Radio Communications Foundation (RCF) wishes to appoint a Quality Manager (QM) for the Radio Communications Examinations (RCE). This volunteer role is currently held on an interim basis by Dave Wilson, M0OBW. Reporting to the RCF Standards Committee, the QM is responsible for auditing the processes of the RCE, for coordinating RCE inspections and for […]
RSGB Board Proceedings 21 June 2014
The Society is pleased to announce that the Proceedings of the Board Meeting of the Radio Society of Great Britain held on Saturday 21 June 2014 at the Holiday Inn Express, Elstow, Bedfordshire, are now available to read and download at www.rsgb.org/main/about-us/board-of-directors/board-proceedings-and-reports/.
Ofcom-RSGB Forum – 12 June 2014
RSGB Officers met with representatives of Ofcom on 12 June 2014 as part of our regular series of discussions. The principal items were as follows: Licence review Ofcom reported that the consultation documentation was in the final stages of preparation and publication was now due in early July 2014 RSGB reported on the difficulty of […]
