mercredi 17 juillet 2024

• RadCom August 2024, Vol. 100, No. 8
  Raspberry Pi-based home-built radio test equipment To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Airband News, David Smith 45 Antennas, Steve Ireland, VK6VZ/G3ZZD and Kevin Smith, VK6LW/VK6T/G4EHF 18 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 67 Contesting, Andy Cook, (...)
  
  
• Updated licence exam manuals released
  We’re pleased to announce that we’ve released updated training manuals for the Foundation, Intermediate and Full licence exams. These books are in addition to the existing manuals and reflect changes to the syllabus due to the new licence conditions. The RSGB will start examining to version 1.6 (...)
  
  

lundi 15 juillet 2024

• RESOLVED – Internet connectivity issue at RSGB HQ
  The internet connectivity issue at RSGB HQ has now been resolved and our systems are now back in action. Thank you for your patience while the issue was ongoing. 15/07/2024 14:16 We have lost internet connection at RSGB HQ, and so our computer systems and phones are not currently available. Our (...)
  
  

vendredi 12 juillet 2024

• You could be the next RSGB Company Secretary
  The RSGB is looking to recruit an RSGB Member to be the Society’s Company Secretary. This volunteer position plays a key role in the Society’s governance and provides vital support in running Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Stephen Purser, GW4SHF took on the role temporarily (...)
  
  
• Planning Advisory Committee needs volunteers
  The RSGB Planning Advisory Committee needs additional volunteers to join its advisory panel. Volunteers deal with queries from members about problems they face in getting planning permission for masts and aerials. These enquiries can be for support in making an application to the local council, (...)
  
  
• Video summary of Ofcom licence changes
  The RSGB has released a video summary of the Ofcom licence changes that came into effect in February this year. This is an extended version of the video shown at the Society’s AGM. It covers the range of changes from power increases and call signs, to additional options for Foundation licensees (...)
  
  

jeudi 11 juillet 2024

• RSGB video summary of Ofcom licence changes
  The RSGB has released a video summary of the Ofcom licence changes that came into effect in February this year. This is an extended version of the video shown at the Society’s AGM. It covers the range of changes from power increases and call signs, to additional options for Foundation licensees (...)
  
  
• You could be the next RSGB Company Secretary
  The RSGB is looking to recruit an RSGB Member to be the Society’s Company Secretary. This volunteer position plays a key role in the Society’s governance and provides vital support in running Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Stephen Purser, GW4SHF took on the role temporarily (...)
  
  
• RSGB Planning Advisory Committee needs volunteers
  The RSGB Planning Advisory Committee needs additional volunteers to join its advisory panel. Volunteers deal with queries from members about problems they face in getting planning permission for masts and aerials. These enquiries can be for support in making an application to the local council, (...)
  
  

vendredi 5 juillet 2024

• Direct to Full syllabus v2.0
  The new amateur radio licence has now been in effect for a few months. Changes to the licence conditions have necessitated revision to the examination syllabus. We are pleased to release v2.0 (PDF) of the Direct to Full (PDF) syllabus, including these revisions. Compared to the version in (...)
  
  
• RSGB YOTA Czechia rep announced
  The RSGB is pleased to announce that it will be represented at this summer’s Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) camp by Rhys Williams, M0WGY / AJ6XD. The event, which is organised by the IARU Region 1 Youth Working Group together with the Czech Radio Club, will be held between 16-23 August 2024 in (...)
  
  
• RSGB British Science Week Challenge
  Are you looking for your next construction challenge? Then the RSGB British Science Week Time challenge could be for you. The task is to provide a method of either measuring the frequency of a radio frequency source or signal, or providing a time reference to a radio operator or radio system. (...)
  
  

jeudi 4 juillet 2024

• RSGB British Science Week Challenge
  Are you looking for your next construction challenge? Then the RSGB British Science Week Time challenge could be for you. The task is to provide a method of either measuring the frequency of a radio frequency source or signal, or providing a time reference to a radio operator or radio system. (...)
  
  
• RSGB British Science Week Challenge
  Are you looking for your next construction challenge? Then the RSGB British Science Week Time challenge could be for you. The task is to provide a method of either measuring the frequency of a radio frequency source or signal, or providing a time reference to a radio operator or radio system. (...)
  
  
• RSGB representative announced for YOTA in Czechia
  The RSGB is pleased to announce that it will be represented at this summer’s Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) camp by Rhys Williams, M0WGY / AJ6XD. The event, which is organised by the IARU Region 1 Youth Working Group together with the Czech Radio Club, will be held between 16-23 August 2024 in (...)
  
  
• RSGB representative announced for YOTA in Czechia
  The RSGB is pleased to announce that it will be represented at this summer’s Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) camp by Rhys Williams, M0WGY / AJ6XD. The event, which is organised by the IARU Region 1 Youth Working Group together with the Czech Radio Club, will be held between 16-23 August 2024 in (...)
  
  

vendredi 28 juin 2024

• GR2HQ Challenge
  We are looking forward to the IARU HF Championship contest on 13-14 July 2024, and there is a great opportunity for you to get involved in a different way this year. During the contest, Headquarters Stations represent their countries and the RSGB’s station GR2HQ will be run by a network of about (...)
  
  
• Tonight @ 8 QMX+ transceiver
  The next RSGB Tonight @ 8 is on Monday, 8 July 2024 when Hans Summers, G0UPL from QRP Labs will present QMX+ Multimode 160-6m transceiver kit design and features. This is a great opportunity to find out more and ask questions live on the night. You can watch on the RSGB YouTube channel or (...)
  
  
• ESC annual report and key messages
  The Examinations Standards Committee (ESC) has published its annual report, relating to activities in 2023. Key messages arising from the report: Whilst in 2023 there were fewer candidates across all licence levels, the number of people taking exams so far in 2024 has increased significantly (...)
  
  
• Direct to Full syllabus v2.0
  The new amateur radio licence has now been in effect for a few months. Changes to the licence conditions have necessitated revision to the examination syllabus. We are pleased to release v2.0 (PDF) of the Direct to Full (PDF) syllabus, including these revisions. Compared to the version in (...)
  
  
• ESC annual report and key messages
  The Examinations Standards Committee (ESC) has published its annual report, relating to activities in 2023. Key messages arising from the report: Whilst in 2023 there were fewer candidates across all licence levels, the number of people taking exams so far in 2024 has increased significantly (...)
  
  

jeudi 27 juin 2024

• July Tonight@8 with Hans Summers, G0UPL
  The next RSGB Tonight@8 is on Monday 8 July when Hans Summers, G0UPL from QRP Labs will give a presentation on the QMX+ Multimode 160-6m transceiver kit design and features. This is a great opportunity to find out more and ask questions live on the night. You can watch on the RSGB YouTube (...)
  
  

mercredi 26 juin 2024

• GR2HQ Challenge
  We are looking forward to the IARU HF Championship contest on 13-14 July and there is a great opportunity for you to get involved in a different way this year. During the contest, ‘Headquarters Stations’ represent their countries and the RSGB’s station GR2HQ will be run by a network of about a (...)
  
  

lundi 24 juin 2024

• RESOLVED – RSGB phone system issue
  UPDATE 15:20 24/06/2024 Phone service to RSGB HQ has now been restored. Thank you for your patience during the incident, it is much appreciated. You may now call us as normal using all the usual numbers and the automated switchboard. UPDATE 14:47 24/06/2024 Our apologies for the lack of (...)
  
  

vendredi 21 juin 2024

• RSGB Convention practical session ideas welcomed
  Do you like making things? Are you interested in finding out more about the Raspberry Pi or programming an Arduino? Have you heard about the NanoVNA and DragonOS but don’t know where to start? The RSGB wants its 2024 Convention to offer practical sessions to help radio amateurs to try something (...)
  
  
• RSGB talks to ICQ Podcast at Dayton Hamvention
  Members of the RSGB Team, including RSGB President John McCullagh, GI4BWM and RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB, had a successful time at the Dayton Hamvention in May. The event was a brilliant opportunity to engage with radio amateurs from around the world and it resulted in 132 people (...)
  
  
• Updated RSGB Discovery Scheme
  Have you tried the updated RSGB Discovery Scheme? Now called the Discovery Logbook, there are fewer requirements, an easy-to-follow programme and exciting links with external organisations such as Parks On The Air and Worked All Britain. There are also some great RSGB Awards to work towards if (...)
  
  

lundi 17 juin 2024

• RSGB Yearbook Editor vacancy
  The RSGB is looking for an individual to take on the complex role of Editor of the annual RSGB Yearbook, following the retirement of the previous Editor. This is a paid post, working part time from home for a few months each year, and is offered as a fixed term contract. You will need (...)
  
  

vendredi 14 juin 2024

• Exercise Blue Ham is taking place this week
  RAF Air Cadets are running the ever-popular Blue Ham Radio Communications Exercise, on the 60m band, between the 17 and 21 June. Subject to your licence conditions, the Blue Ham team hopes that you can put some time aside to join in with the cadets and staff who will be ready to take your (...)
  
  
• RSGB 2024 Convention – your convention, your way
  The RSGB 2024 Convention will take place from 11 to 13 October. What would you like to see at the Convention? This year the Society is offering everyone the opportunity to propose a presentation, a topic, a practical session or a project to share. Are you involved in some new research? Have you (...)
  
  
• RSGB 2024 Convention – your convention, your way
  The RSGB 2024 Convention will take place from 11 to 13 October. What would you like to see at the Convention? This year the Society is offering everyone the opportunity to propose a presentation, a topic, a practical session or a project to share. Are you involved in some new research? Have you (...)
  
  
• Could you be the RSGB National Coding Week Coordinator
  National Coding Week runs in September. Coding – or programming as it used to be called – is used in a range of amateur radio activities. This year the Society would like to develop its activities further by appointing a volunteer National Coding Week Coordinator. Could you encourage people, help (...)
  
  
• Could you be the RSGB National Coding Week Coordinator
  National Coding Week runs in September. Coding – or programming as it used to be called – is used in a range of amateur radio activities. This year the Society would like to develop its activities further by appointing a volunteer National Coding Week Coordinator. Could you encourage people, help (...)
  
  

mercredi 12 juin 2024

• RadCom July 2024, Vol. 100, No. 7
  Yaesu FTM-500DE review To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Antennas, Tony Preedy, G3LNP 28 ATV, Dave Crump, G8GKQ 16 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 65 Contesting, Nick Totterdell, G4FAL 60 GHz bands, Sam Jewell, G4DDK 58 HF, John Petters, G3YPZ 48 (...)
  
  

vendredi 7 juin 2024

• TX Factor marks 10 year anniversary with 30th episode
  TX Factor is marking its ten-year anniversary by launching its 30th episode. It looks at how radio technology has advanced since Marconi conducted some of his early transmissions. The episode includes the first of a two-part feature on operating via the QO-100 geostationary satellite with a (...)
  
  
• Changes to four year planning rule in England
  The four-year planning rule has offered a degree of protection for antennas and masts that have been erected without planning permission. Under this rule any installations which had been installed and unchanged for four years or more were protected against planning enforcement action. However, (...)
  
  
• Bath-Based Distance Learning Full licence course
  Bath Based Distance Learning’s next Full licence course runs from August to December, with exams in January. There is no charge for the training, but applicants must work through some pre-course material and complete a quiz to be eligible for a place. To request full details, and an application (...)
  
  
• TX Factor is marking its ten-year anniversary by launching its 30th episode
  TX Factor is marking its ten-year anniversary by launching its 30th episode. It looks at how radio technology has advanced since Marconi conducted some of his early transmissions. The episode includes the first of a two-part feature on operating via the QO-100 geostationary satellite with a (...)
  
  
• Changes to the four-year planning rule in England
  The four-year planning rule has offered a degree of protection for antennas and masts that have been erected without planning permission. Under this rule any installations which had been installed and unchanged for four years or more were protected against planning enforcement action. However, (...)
  
  
• Bath Based Distance Learning’s next Full licence course is starting soon
  Bath Based Distance Learning’s next Full licence course runs from August to December, with exams in January. There is no charge for the training, but applicants must work through some pre-course material and complete a quiz to be eligible for a place. To request full details, and an application (...)
  
  

vendredi 31 mai 2024

• IARU President and Vice President nominations ratified
  IARU member societies have ratified the nomination of Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA and Thomas Wrede, DF2OO as IARU President and Vice President, respectively, for a five year term which began on 9 May 2024. On beginning his fourth term as President, Tim Ellam thanked member societies for their (...)
  
  
• Next Tonight @ 8 webinar coming up
  The RSGB Tonight @ 8 webinar this Monday, 3 June 2024, looks at how amateur radio can be accessible and enjoyable even if you have sight, hearing or mobility difficulties. Three radio amateurs will explain how they have adapted their equipment, written software or used extra support from the (...)
  
  
• NRC D-Day anniversary special event stations
  The RSGB’s National Radio Centre (NRC) will be operating special event callsign GB2DAY to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War Two. The station will be active between the 6 and 9 June 2024. In addition, volunteers will be hosting the special demonstration (...)
  
  

jeudi 30 mai 2024

• RadCom Basics, No. 40, May 2024
  We are pleased to announce the May 2024 edition of RadCom Basics is now available on the RSGB website In this edition, Tony Molloy, M6CIH considers OpenWebRX+ on a Raspberry Pi, and takes an interesting look at this method of accessing one or more SDR devices using a browser, covering its uses, (...)
  
  

jeudi 23 mai 2024

• RSGB attends Dayton and welcomes new members
  Members of the RSGB Team, including RSGB General Manager, Steve Thomas M1ACB and the RSGB President, John McCullagh, GI4BWM had a successful time at the Dayton Hamvention last weekend. The event was a brilliant opportunity to engage with radio amateurs from around the world and resulted in 132 (...)
  
  
• RSGB attends Dayton and welcomes new members
  Members of the RSGB Team, including RSGB General Manager, Steve Thomas M1ACB and the RSGB President, John McCullagh, GI4BWM had a successful time at the Dayton Hamvention last weekend. The event was a brilliant opportunity to engage with radio amateurs from around the world and resulted in 132 (...)
  
  
• Be part of the Exams and Syllabus Review Group
  The Exams and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) is looking for new members to move the group forward. Its current task is to approve a new Direct to Full syllabus and to write and approve new questions for the new exams in September due to licence changes. The group meets online every Tuesday (...)
  
  
• Be part of the Exams and Syllabus Review Group
  The Exams and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) is looking for new members to move the group forward. Its current task is to approve a new Direct to Full syllabus and to write and approve new questions for the new exams in September due to licence changes. The group meets online every Tuesday (...)
  
  
• RSGB Discovery scheme relaunched in new format
  The RSGB Discovery scheme has just been relaunched in a new format. Now called the Discovery Logbook, there are fewer requirements, an easy-to-follow programme and exciting links with external organisations such as Parks On The Air and Worked All Britain. There are also some great RSGB Awards (...)
  
  
• RSGB Discovery scheme relaunched in new format
  The RSGB Discovery scheme has just been relaunched in a new format. Now called the Discovery Logbook, there are fewer requirements, an easy-to-follow programme and exciting links with external organisations such as Parks On The Air and Worked All Britain. There are also some great RSGB Awards (...)