GB2RS News

Ofcom has agreed to the RSGB request to extend the 146/147MHz NoV for a further year. It is available on a non-interference basis and the NoV is subject to a 30-day notice period of change or withdrawal. Full licence holders can apply for the 146/147MHz NoV on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/nov.

The RSGB assists HF DXpeditions to the rarer countries through a fund that is supported each year from the proceeds of a raffle held at the annual RSGB Convention, as well as income from legacies and donations. The Society is looking to appoint a fifth Trustee for the HF DXpedition Fund who, given the increasing number of applications, will also act as Secretary to the group. Applicants should be enthusiastic HF DXers with an interest i...

The RSGB has released two individual 2022 Convention presentations. In the first, Professor Alwyn Seeds, G8DOH presents Building a VHF/UHF Contest Station. In the second, The QCX CW Transceiver Kit Story, Hans Summers, G0UPL explains the QCX CW transceiver kit story; design, development, and five years of production and evolution. Both presentations are now available from the RSGB 2022 Convention playlist on the RSGB YouTube channel.

On Saturday, 3 December 2022 at 1400UTC, AMSAT SA and the South African Radio League are hosting the Hamprojects webinar. This is a platform to facilitate complex projects that are beyond the possibility of individuals or even one amateur radio society or club. The concept was developed by Willi Vollenweider, HB9AMC as part of the IARU Region 1 shaping the future of amateur radio initiative. During the webinar, Willi will explain Hampro...