vendredi 17 mars 2023

• RSGB AGM and elections – voting now open
  Voting for the RSGB elections is now open. On our AGM and election web pages you will find: The Calling Notice for the AGM Details of the Resolutions Candidate statements and recorded interviews for the three people standing for elected Board Director Details of how to vote Voting ends at 9am (...)
  
  
• Nominated Director vacancy
  The resignation of Richard Horton, G4AOJ has left a Board vacancy for a Nominated Director. In accordance with the Society’s usual policy, we are requesting expressions of interest in this role. What would you have to do? All Board Directors are expected to attend Board meetings virtually, or (...)
  
  
• Next Tonight @ 8 webinar
  Our Tonight @ 8 live webinar series continues on Monday, 3 April 2023 with Sheep Worrier: A High Altitude Balloon Flight and Recovery System by Heather Nickalls, M0HMO. Heather will cover an introduction to flying high-altitude balloons (HABs), the radio systems involved, some science (...)
  
  

jeudi 16 mars 2023

• RSGB membership and communications
  As we continue to expand the use of our new membership and management systems, we will make greater use of electronic communications to advise members of important changes to their fees, benefits and offers as well as to send notifications for important publications and events. Please remember (...)
  
  
• RadCom April 2023, Vol. 99, No. 4
  JW0X and JW100QO: Svalbard DXpedition To read this edition, tap or click cover image News and reports Around Your Region – Club events calendar 76 Around Your Region – Events roundup 80 New products 14 News 12 RSGB 2022 Committee Reports 40 RSGB AGM Calling Notice 6 RSGB AGM voting guidance 6, 8 (...)
  
  

mercredi 15 mars 2023

• Nominated Director vacancy
  The resignation of Richard Horton, G4AOJ has left a Board vacancy for a Nominated Director. In accordance with the Society’s usual policy, we are requesting expressions of interest in this role. What would you have to do? All Board Directors are expected to attend Board meetings virtually, or (...)
  
  
• RSGB AGM and elections – voting is open
  Voting for the RSGB elections is now open. On our AGM and election web pages you will find: The Calling Notice for the AGM Details of the Resolutions Candidate statements and recorded interviews for the three people standing for elected Board Director Details of how to vote Voting ends at 9am (...)
  
  

mardi 14 mars 2023

• April Tonight@8
  Our Tonight@8 live webinar series continues on Monday 3 April with a presentation called “Sheep Worrier: A High Altitude Balloon Flight & Recovery System” by Heather Nickalls, M0HMO. Heather will cover an introduction to flying HABs (High Altitude Balloons), the radio systems involved, some (...)
  
  

lundi 13 mars 2023

• National Hamfest 2023 Cancelled
  We have received the following message from the Directors of National Hamfest (Lincoln) Ltd: It is with a sad heart that we unfortunately have to advise that the National Hamfest team will reluctantly have to cancel the 2023 National Hamfest event. Unfortunately we have been hit with several (...)
  
  

vendredi 10 mars 2023

• YOTA summer camp in Hungary
  Applications are open to be part of the RSGB team going to the Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) summer camp in Hungary. The event will take place from 5 to 12 August 2023. This is a chance in a lifetime for young RSGB Members to represent their country and national society. You could be a (...)
  
  
• Saint Patrick's Day Award event
  The annual Saint Patrick’s Day Award event takes place over a 48 hour period from 1200UTC on 16 March 2023 to 1200UTC on 18 March 2023 to allow worldwide participation in all time zones. The Saint Patrick’s Day Award is 48 hours of non-competitive fun. Everyone can participate in the event, (...)
  
  
• RSGB Company Secretary vacancy
  The RSGB is looking to recruit an RSGB Member to the voluntary position of Company Secretary. The position plays a key role in the Society’s governance and provides vital support in the running of Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Deadline for applications is Monday, 24 April (...)
  
  
• First Direct to Full exam pass
  Many congratulations to Andy Warren, M0KGZ, who became the first candidate to pass the Direct to Full licence exam, which was available from late January 2023. Andy first discovered radio aged 11, and subsequently went into a career in the design and manufacture of electronic equipment. On (...)
  
  
• RSGB Company Secretary vacancy
  The RSGB is looking to recruit an RSGB Member to the voluntary position of Company Secretary. The position plays a key role in the Society’s governance and provides vital support in the running of Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Deadline for applications is Monday 24 April. (...)
  
  
• RSGB team for YOTA Hungary summer camp
  Applications are open to be part of the RSGB team going to the Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) summer camp in Hungary. The event will take place from 5-12 August 2023. This is a chance in a lifetime for young RSGB Members to represent their country and national society. You could be a team member (...)
  
  

lundi 6 mars 2023

• Further 2022 Convention presentations released
  We have released two more 2022 Convention presentations for radio amateurs to enjoy. In “Antennas for an effective contest station” Lee Volante, G0MTN reviews many of the options available to the HF contester when making antenna choices. He considers how antenna type, height, location and (...)
  
  
• Further 2022 Convention presentations released
  We have released two more 2022 Convention presentations for radio amateurs to enjoy. In “Antennas for an effective contest station” Lee Volante, G0MTN reviews many of the options available to the HF contester when making antenna choices. He considers how antenna type, height, location and (...)
  
  

vendredi 3 mars 2023

• New GB2RS broadcast
  We’re pleased to announce a new West Midlands GB2RS broadcast on the 4m band. Eddie, G0VVT, already broadcasts each Sunday evening from Stoke-on-Trent on 2m FM, 6m FM via GB3SX and on 70cm both simplex and via the GB7ST DMR repeater. He has now added 4m to his schedule. So, if you are in the (...)
  
  
• Tonight @ 8 – Microwave Contesting
  Don’t forget the RSGB’s next Tonight @ 8 live webinar on Monday, 6 March 2023. Barry Lewis, G4SJH—the RSGB’s Microwave Manager—will talk about contesting in the microwave and millimetre wave bands at 23cm and above. You can watch and ask questions live on the RSGB YouTube channel or special BATC (...)
  
  
• RSGB Train the Trainers course
  The Train the Trainers course is designed to help amateur radio trainers deliver interesting and engaging courses. It imparts some of the latest best practice in education from front-line teachers in a fun and friendly environment. Further details are available on the RSGB website at (...)
  
  

mercredi 1er mars 2023

• 2022 – a year in numbers
  As we all adjusted to more normal levels of activity after the restrictions of Covid, we were delighted that during 2022, radio amateurs and clubs started meeting more frequently and enjoying amateur radio together. The April RadCom will show in detail the work of the committees and other (...)
  
  

vendredi 24 février 2023

• RSGB Board update
  The workload of the Board and the number of remaining members is such that we thought it prudent to ask Ian Shepherd, G4EVK to re-join the Board as a co-opted Director until the AGM. After the AGM and the elections the Board will look at its membership and will likely make further co-options. (...)
  
  
• New RSGB Youth Champion appointed
  Liam Robbins, G5LDR has been appointed as the new Youth Champion for the RSGB. He gained his Foundation Licence in 2021 and his Full Licence in late 2022. Liam’s volunteering experience includes being a Scout Leader for eight years and a motorsport Marshal for three years. He plans to encourage (...)
  
  
• Celebrating BBC broadcasting in Scotland
  At 7pm on 6 March 1923, BBC broadcasting in Scotland officially began. The studio was housed in a small attic apartment at Rex House in Bath Street, Glasgow, and the transmitter at Port Dundas. Using 1.5kW on 722kHz, the station was allocated the callsign 5SC. This year, 100 years to the day, (...)
  
  
• Tonight @ 8 – 6 March 2023
  The next RSGB Tonight @ 8 live webinar takes place on Monday, 6 March when RSGB Microwave Manager Barry Lewis, G4SJH will talk about contesting in the microwave and millimetre wave bands at 23cm and above. He’ll cover the frequency bands, contest activity sessions, special rules and equipment (...)
  
  
• Celebrating BBC Broadcasting in Scotland
  At 7pm on the 6 March 1923, BBC broadcasting in Scotland officially began. The studio was housed in a small attic apartment at Rex House in Bath Street, Glasgow, and the transmitter at Port Dundas. Using 1.5kW on 722kHz, the station was allocated the callsign 5SC. This year, 100 years to the (...)
  
  

jeudi 23 février 2023

• RSGB Board update
  The workload of the Board and the number of remaining members is such that we thought it prudent to ask Ian Shepherd, G4EVK to re-join the Board as a co-opted Director until the AGM. After the AGM and the elections the Board will look at its membership and will likely make further co-options. (...)
  
  
• RSGB Board update
  The workload of the Board and the number of remaining members is such that we thought it prudent to ask Ian Shepherd, G4EVK to re-join the Board as a co-opted Director until the AGM. After the AGM and the elections the Board will look at its membership and will likely make further co-options. (...)
  
  

mercredi 22 février 2023

• New RSGB Youth Champion appointed
  Liam Robbins, G5LDR has been appointed as the new Youth Champion for the RSGB. He gained his Foundation Licence in 2021 and his Full Licence in late 2022. Liam’s volunteering experience includes being a Scout Leader for eight years and a motorsport Marshal for three years. He plans to encourage (...)
  
  
• New RSGB Youth Champion appointed
  Liam Robbins, G5LDR has been appointed as the new Youth Champion for the RSGB. He gained his Foundation Licence in 2021 and his Full Licence in late 2022. Liam’s volunteering experience includes being a Scout Leader for eight years and a motorsport Marshal for three years. He plans to encourage (...)
  
  

lundi 20 février 2023

• Tonight@8 – Monday 6 March
  The next RSGB Tonight@8 live webinar takes place on Monday 6 March. Barry Lewis G4SJH, RSGB Microwave Manager, will talk about contesting in the microwave and millimetre wave bands at 23cm and above. He’ll cover the frequency bands, contest activity sessions, special rules and equipment needed. (...)
  
  

vendredi 17 février 2023

• RSGB Board Chair and Company Secretary
  It is with regret that I report that Richard Horton, G4AOJ has tendered his resignation as an RSGB Board Director and the Board Chair, and Stan Lee, G4XXI has tendered his resignation as RSGB Company Secretary. The resignations are independent of each other and for personal reasons. I would (...)
  
  
• RSGB elections unopposed nomination results
  Presidential Election There was only one nomination received, so John McCullagh MBE, GI4BWM is elected unopposed for a two-year term. Regional Elections There were Regional Representative vacancies for five Regions (Regions 3, 7, 8, 11 and 13). The only candidate for Region 8 was Michael Na (...)
  
  
• Saint Patrick’s Day Award
  There are just over three weeks left to register to participate in the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Award. The event takes place over a 48-hour period from 1200UTC on the 16 March to 1200UTC on the 18 March to allow worldwide participation in all time zones. The Saint Patrick’s Day Award is 48 (...)
  
  
• Saint Patrick's Day Award
  There are just over three weeks left to register to participate in the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Award. The event takes place over a 48 hour period from 1200UTC on the 16 March 2023 to 1200UTC on the 18 March 2023 to allow worldwide participation in all time zones. The Saint Patrick’s Day Award (...)
  
  
• RadCom March 2023, Vol. 99, No. 3
  YOTA Month Reports To read this edition, tap or click cover image News and reports Around Your Region – Club events calendar 76 Around Your Region – Events roundup 80 New products 14 News 11 RSGB Matters 6 Special Interest Groups News 15 YOTA month December 2022 68 Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 (...)
  
  
• RSGB Board changes
  It is with regret that I report that Richard Horton, G4AOJ has tendered his resignation as an RSGB Board Director and the Board Chair, and Stan Lee, G4XXI has tendered his resignation as RSGB Company Secretary. The resignations are independent of each other and for personal reasons. I would (...)
  
  
• RSGB Board changes
  It is with regret that I report that Richard Horton, G4AOJ has tendered his resignation as an RSGB Board Director and the Board Chair, and Stan Lee, G4XXI has tendered his resignation as RSGB Company Secretary. The resignations are independent of each other and for personal reasons. I would (...)
  
  

mardi 14 février 2023

• RSGB elections unopposed nomination results
  Presidential Election There was only one nomination received so John McCullagh MBE, GI4BWM is elected unopposed for a two-year term. Regional Elections There were Regional Representative vacancies for five Regions (Regions 3, 7, 8, 11 and 13). The only candidate for Region 8 was Michael Na (...)
  
  
• RSGB elections unopposed nomination results
  Presidential Election There was only one nomination received so John McCullagh MBE, GI4BWM is elected unopposed for a two-year term. Regional Elections There were Regional Representative vacancies for five Regions (Regions 3, 7, 8, 11 and 13). The only candidate for Region 8 was Michael Na (...)
  
  

vendredi 10 février 2023

• Expansion of Special Contest Callsign list
  Ofcom has recently authorised an expansion of the list of Special Contest Callsign qualification contests to include two UK and Ireland DX Contests. Full details of how to apply for a Special Contest Callsign, including the complete qualifying criteria, can be found on the RSGB (...)
  
  
• BBC Radio Somerset interview
  On 6 February 2023, RSGB District Representative Andy Jenner, G7KNA spoke to the BBC’s Simon Parkin about his passion for amateur radio. The RSGB arranged this interview—having been contacted by BBC Radio Somerset—following the Society’s recent piece in The Times. Andy discussed how he got into (...)
  
  
• RSGB Convention videos for members
  We have released two of our RSGB 2022 Convention videos just for RSGB members to view. In the first presentation Using the Right Tools to Work More 144MHz DX John Regnault, G4SWX gives a comprehensive guide to a range of software packages and websites that will help you to develop your VHF (...)
  
  
• Expansion of Special Contest Callsign list
  Ofcom has recently authorised an expansion of the list of Special Contest Callsign qualification contests to include two UK and Ireland DX Contests. Full details of how to apply for a Special Contest Callsign, including the complete qualifying criteria, can be found on the RSGB (...)
  
  
• Expansion of Special Contest Callsign list
  Ofcom has recently authorised an expansion of the list of Special Contest Callsign qualification contests to include two UK and Ireland DX Contests. Full details of how to apply for a Special Contest Callsign, including the complete qualifying criteria, can be found on the RSGB (...)
  
  
• BBC Radio Somerset
  On 6 February, RSGB District Representative Andy Jenner, G7KNA spoke to the BBC’s Simon Parkin about his passion for amateur radio. The RSGB arranged this interview having been contacted by BBC Radio Somerset, following the Society’s recent piece in The Times. Andy discussed how he got into (...)
  
  
• BBC Radio Somerset
  On 6 February, RSGB District Representative Andy Jenner, G7KNA spoke to the BBC’s Simon Parkin about his passion for amateur radio. The RSGB arranged this interview having been contacted by BBC Radio Somerset, following the Society’s recent piece in The Times. Andy discussed how he got into (...)
  
  

jeudi 9 février 2023

• RSGB Convention videos for members
  We have released two of our RSGB 2022 Convention videos just for RSGB members to view. In the first presentation, called “Using the right tools to work more 144MHz DX”, John Regnault, G4SWX gives a comprehensive guide to a range of software packages and websites that will help you to develop your (...)
  
  
• RSGB Convention videos for members
  We have released two of our RSGB 2022 Convention videos just for RSGB members to view. In the first presentation, called “Using the right tools to work more 144MHz DX”, John Regnault, G4SWX gives a comprehensive guide to a range of software packages and websites that will help you to develop your (...)
  
  
• Special RSL for Coronation celebrations
  We are delighted to announce that, as part of our Coronation celebration activities, Ofcom has approved R as the optional Coronation regional secondary locator prefix for all radio amateurs. You will be able to use this for the whole of May and June 2023. More information will be reported (...)