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Ron Bishop, G4DLM, 22 June 2020
Our Dad Ron Bishop, G4DLM passed away on 22/06/2020 aged 86 from a long battle with Huntington’s. Gone to the great Radio Ham shack in the sky. Rest in peace Dad xx Sue Clayton
Derick Browne, G4XKF, 2 May 2020
Derick Browne, G4XKF, passed away on the 2nd of May 2020 at the age of 85. He was a great mentor to me from the age of 19 and we had done several Special Events together, which he loved. I shall miss him greatly A fuller tribute to Derick, including some details of his contact with […]
GB2RS News Script for 2 August 2020
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Intermediate Exam practical assessment abolished
The Examination Standards Committee is pleased to announce the latest syllabus revision for the amateur radio licence examinations. Following the valuable feedback from the tutor community, certain points have been clarified. There are no new learning points with this revision—version 1.4—but one very significant change is that the Intermediate practical assessment is to be discontinued […]
RSGB creates Facebook group for new licensees
As part of its continuing Get on the air to care initiative, the RSGB has created a Facebook group to support new Foundation licensees who have taken their exam this year via remote invigilation, plus those returning to amateur radio after a number of years. For details on how to join the group, see rsgb.org/beyond-exams.
Australia increases amateur licence flexibility
The Australian comms regulator ACMA has announced a series of changes to give Australian amateurs more options and flexibility. Digital modes and shorter three letter call signs will now be available to Australian foundation licensees. In addition, regional identifiers that indicate which state any amateur is located in no longer need be changed when travelling […]
