GB2RS News

The RSGB 2020 Convention Online took place last week and was a huge success, with top-notch talks by many of the world’s leading amateurs. The two simultaneous live lecture streams were viewed by people in 24 countries. Over the coming weeks the RSGB will release the individual presentations on its YouTube channel, so you can catch up on any you missed. In the meantime, you can see a video that shows just how much work the technical tea...

We recently announced that the Bath-Based Distance Learning (BBDL) team was resuming its work. There are still a very few places available on the Intermediate course that runs from November this year to March 2021. To open availability as widely as possible, the deadline for applications has been extended until Friday, 23 October 2020. Students receive weekly work packages via a virtual classroom and have access to weekly tutorials and ...

All Notices of Variation for the temporary 146 to 147MHz band expire on 31 October 2020. Ofcom has agreed to make the frequencies available for a further year. To take advantage of this band, you will need to apply online for a new Notice of Variation (NoV) even if you have held one before. Go to rsgb.org/nov and select the 146 and 147MHz NoV link. The NoV is issued free and is available to all UK Full licence holders. As a reminder, th...

The IARU Region 1 Virtual General Conference concluded on Friday. The plenary saw numerous recommendations across a wide range of general, HF, VHF, UHF, microwave and EMC matters, including youth and spectrum issues. The RSGB was a leading contributor and was pleased at the success of its proposals. Barry Lewis, G4SJH was elected as the new Chair for IARU Region 1 Spectrum Affairs, succeeding David Court, EI3IO. Overall, the online form...