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RSGB 2024 Construction Competition

| October 13, 2023
RSGB 2024 Construction Competition

The RSGB recognises the importance of construction as a key element of amateur radio, whether that is using traditional construction skills or is a software or systems engineering project. The Society has launched its 2024 Construction Competition and the deadline for entries is 1 March 2024. To enable members across the country, and even the […]

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RSGB 2023 Convention – final call!

| October 13, 2023

The RSGB 2023 Convention takes place over both days this weekend. There is a fantastic range of presentations on a variety of amateur radio topics. If you haven’t already booked, you can buy day tickets on the door or join the Livestream at any time over the weekend. The Livestream contains 12 of the Convention […]

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New RSGB Exams and Syllabus Review Group Chair

| October 12, 2023

The RSGB is delighted to welcome Andrew Lenton, G8UUG as the new Chair of the Exams and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG). The Society would also like to thank Donard de Cogan, M0KRK for his hard work and dedication to this important role over a number of years. You can contact Andrew via esrg.chair@rsgb.org.uk

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Geoff Voller, G3JUL – 2022

| October 10, 2023
Geoff Voller, G3JUL – 2022

Geoff Voller – G3JUL 1929 – 2022 Geoff’s earliest memories were from when he was three years old. Unfortunately, they were not happy ones as he caught pneumonia and was sent to an isolation ward in Broadstairs, Kent, there being no cure at that time. Thankfully he survived although he would have recurring problems with […]

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Terence Green, G3GLL – 7 October 2023

| October 10, 2023

Founder member of Essex CW ARC fades away Terence Green, G3GLL, aged 92 and a founder member of Essex CW Amateur Radio Club, faded away peacefully on 7 October 2023. An ex-Merchant Navy Radio Officer, Terence had been an avid CW operator all his life participating in NFD, AFS and many other contests. “CW operators […]

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RSGB National Radio Centre volunteer of the year

| October 6, 2023
RSGB National Radio Centre volunteer of the year

The RSGB were delighted to present Trevor Hughes, G4WKJ with the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Award 2023. RSGB General Manager, Steve Thomas, M1ACB surprised Trevor with the award in recognition of his long service to the NRC and in particular for his personal contribution in developing the Snail Morse Key […]

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