Also in GB2RS this week…

Are you planning a visit to the RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park over the holiday season or in early January 2027?

If so, please be aware that the Centre will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Following this, the NRC will also be closed on Monday, 11 and Tuesday, 12 January 2027 for routine maintenance.

Outside of these dates, volunteers look forward to welcoming you and showing you all the Centre has to offer.

You can find more information on planning your visit, by going to rsgb.org/nrc  and remember that RSGB members can download a free entry voucher at rsgb.org/bpvoucher

Being part of the RSGB Regional Team is a highly rewarding role in which you can give back to your local amateur radio community.

You’ll take part in a range of activities including attending local rallies and clubs, responding to email queries, supporting local radio amateurs and promoting the RSGB.

There are several volunteering opportunities available including Regional Representative for England East & East Anglia and District Representative roles in South Devon, Leicestershire & Rutland, South Devon and Guernsey.

You can view the full list of vacancies by going to rsgb.org/volunteers  You can find contact details of your local Regional Team by going to rsgb.org/regions

This includes the new Regional Representative for Region 1, Len Paget, GM0ONX who has been co-opted to the role by the Board until the RSGB 2027 AGM.

The ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 took place on Monday, 9 November in Doha, Qatar.

President of the International Amateur Radio Union Tim Ellam, VE6SH was interviewed during the event. You can watch Tim talking about the links between the IARU and the ITU, among other topics, via tinyurl.com/VE6SH-26

You can also head over to the ‘RSGB 2026 Convention playlist’ at youtube.com/theRSGB  where you can watch Tim’s keynote presentation and other videos in which he explains more about himself, his role and the importance of amateur radio.

Please send details of all your news and events to radcom@rsgb.org.uk  The deadline for submissions is 10am on Thursdays before the Sunday broadcast each week. 

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