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RSGB Convention keynote speaker and programme

September 22, 2023

It is just three weeks until the RSGB 2023 Convention so grab a coffee and browse the great line-up of speakers at this year’s event. The keynote and after-dinner speaker is Colonel John Doody FBCS FCMI CITP ACIIS MIOD who has the unique experience of having held appointments in Defence, the Intelligence Services and Industry. John will discuss his radio communication experiences across the frequency spectrum from VLF, LF, HF, VHF and S...

Board Director co-option

September 22, 2023

The RSGB Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Horton, G4AOJ as a co-opted Director, to assist it in its duties until the RSGB 2024 AGM.

Trophy Manager vacancy for individual or small team

September 22, 2023

After serving for nine years, the Trophy Manager is retiring and we are looking for a new volunteer for this role. Although traditionally an individual role, the tasks of the Trophy Manager could also be carried out by a small team. Working in close relationship with the three Contest Committees and the RSGB General Manager, the Trophy Manager looks after the RSGB trophies, arranges for their engraving and presentation to recipients, an...

Also in this weeks GB2RS…

September 22, 2023

For the whole month of October 2023, a new event known as UK Bunkers On The Air will be taking place. The event is now a standalone activity and this year it is dedicated to the memory of the late Chris Darlington, M0DOL. It recognises his work to establish Bunkers On The Air within the former Castles And Stately Homes On The Air, or CASHOTA, team. This is a brand new activity with a fully revamped register of former Royal Observer Corp...