News
Be part of the RSGB Board
This is the time of year when volunteers can step forward for election at the RSGB 2022 AGM. There are two elected Board Director vacancies. If you are unsure whether to submit your application, read this important message from the RSGB Board Chair and the RSGB President. They would like to encourage applicants from diverse […]
Amateur radio in Tonga emergency
Many radio amateurs have expressed concern over the situation in the Kingdom of Tonga after the eruption of the volcano. The IARU Region 3 representative says that amateur radio in Tonga is difficult as there are currently no HF operators and few transceivers in storage. An emergency communication network may be set up in the […]
National Radio centre re-opens on Monday
Don’t forget, the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) at Bletchley Park reopens to visitors on Monday, 31 January 2022. The RSGB would like to thank the volunteers who will be on duty enabling the NRC to open seven days a week. RSGB Members will once again be able to download the free entry voucher in […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
There are a number of vacancies for volunteer roles within the RSGB. Currently Region 3, England North-West, is looking for District Representatives for the Greater Manchester, Merseyside or Cumbria areas. District 11, England South West, is looking for District Representatives for Dorset, East Devon and West Somerset, as well as South Devon. The work is […]
Rallies and Events News – 30 January 2022
The Lincoln Short Wave Club Rally, due to take place today, the 30th, has been cancelled. It is hoped the event can take place in March or April. The Red Rose Rally, originally planned for the 6th of February, has unfortunately also had to be cancelled. The Canvey Rally, traditionally held in February, is also […]
DX News – 30 January 2022
Paul, 3B8HE will be operational from Pereybere on the North coast of Mauritius island until early April. He will be principally on SSB using the 7 and 14MHz bands, plus 28MHz and 50MHz when propagation permits. Running 500W, operation will be mostly daytime as propagation dictates and occasional evenings. QSL details are on QRZ.com H94IE […]
