jeudi 25 avril 2024

• Video review of 2023 by RSGB President
  We’ve released the video review of 2023 by RSGB President John McCullagh, GI4BWM. Filmed at the Ofcom Spectrum Management Centre near Baldock in Hertfordshire, the video covers a wide range of very positive activities, events and achievements. The President also talks about the RSGB’s strategic (...)
  
  
• Syllabus v1.6 published
  The new amateur radio licence has now been in effect for a few weeks. Changes to the licence conditions have made it necessary to revise the examination syllabus. We are pleased to release v1.6 of the syllabus which includes these revisions. Compared to v1.5 in current use, the only section (...)
  
  
• RSGB Regional Forum appointments
  At the April Regional Forum meeting, Regional Representative 10, Keith Bird, G4JED was elected as Chair, and Regional Representative 3, Martyn Bell, M0TEB was elected as Secretary. They will both volunteer in these roles until the 2025 AGM. You can find contact details for both Keith and Martyn (...)
  
  
• New RSGB District Representatives
  Welcome to Richard Staples, G4HGI and Mark Dutton, G0UOK who have joined the Regional Team recently. Richard takes up the role of DR 36 (Merseyside) in Region 3 whilst Mark will be DR 45 (Teesside, North Yorkshire) in Region 4. You can find their contact details on the RSGB website if you’d like (...)
  
  
• RSGB ETCC volunteer vacancy
  After the sad loss of Bob Wilkinson, G3VVT, the RSGB’s Emerging Technology Co-ordinating Committee (ETCC) is looking for a volunteer to act as Regional Representative for the North of England region. The function of ETCC is to assist amateurs seeking to operate repeaters, gateways or beacons (...)
  
  
• New mock exam papers
  The RSGB Exam Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) has published a new set of mock papers covering each of the amateur radio licence exams, from Foundation through to Direct to Full. These papers are in addition to those already available. They are each marked as ‘mock exam paper 3’ and you can find them (...)
  
  

mercredi 24 avril 2024

• Planning Advisory Committee needs members
  The RSGB Planning Advisory Committee would like 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 (...)
  
  
• RSGB National Radio Centre volunteers
  The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) welcomes thousands of people through its doors each month and we need to expand our team of volunteers. If you’re interested in becoming an NRC volunteer you should enjoy meeting people and be prepared to work a minimum of one—preferably two—days per month. The (...)
  
  

dimanche 21 avril 2024

• Exams and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) vacancies
  The RSGB is seeking to appoint additional members to the Exams and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG), formerly known as the Exams Group (EG). Membership of the Group now includes places for club tutors who hold a Full amateur radio licence and have taught the Full Syllabus for at least two years. (...)
  
  

vendredi 19 avril 2024

• RCF recruiting new Trustees
  The Radio Communications Foundation (RCF) is a small charity dedicated to encouraging people to take up radio as a hobby or, in the case of youngsters, considering an RF-based career. The RCF is proud to sponsor Arkwright Scholars, work with the RSGB and Bletchley Park to deliver radio building (...)
  
  
• RSGB Board appoints Chair
  The RSGB Board has met for the first time since the Society’s AGM, where three Directors were endorsed to serve as Nominated Directors on the Board and one was confirmed as elected unopposed. The new Board has chosen Dr Stewart Bryant, G3YSX to continue in the role of RSGB Board Chair until the (...)
  
  
• RSGB Board appoints its Chair
  The RSGB Board has met for the first time since the Society’s AGM where three Directors were endorsed to serve as Nominated Directors on the Board and one was confirmed as elected unopposed. The new Board has chosen Dr Stewart Bryant, G3YSX to continue in the role of RSGB Board Chair until the (...)
  
  
• The new licence conditions – RSGB help and support
  Following the introduction in February of the new Ofcom amateur radio licence conditions, the RSGB has continued to provide information and support to radio amateurs to help them make the most of the changes. This has included updates, club talks and a section of the AGM event focused on those (...)
  
  
• Sharing your stories of amateur radio
  Nigel Limb, M7FFU, had a motorbike accident in 2015 that left him with permanent brain damage and partially blind in both eyes, but this didn’t stop him pursuing his childhood dream of obtaining his amateur radio licence. In December 2023 he passed the Foundation Licence exam. In the early 1970s (...)
  
  
• Regional Representative vacancies
  At its recent AGM, the RSGB was delighted to confirm the unopposed election of five Regional Representatives. However, there are still vacancies for Regional Representatives in Region 11, which covers England South-West and the Channel Islands, and also Region 12 which is England East and East (...)
  
  
• Regional Representative vacancies
  At its recent AGM, the RSGB was delighted to confirm the unopposed election of five Regional Representatives. However, there are still vacancies for Regional Representatives in Region 11, which covers England South-West and the Channel Islands, and also Region 12 which is England East and East (...)
  
  
• RSGB Membership Services scheduled downtime
  On Monday, 22 April 2024 the RSGB Membership Services portal will be offline for essential maintenance between 12.00 and 12.30. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused by these essential works. This post will be updated during the work to keep you updated on progress. If there are (...)
  
  

mercredi 17 avril 2024

• RadCom May 2024, Vol. 100, No. 5
  Kenwood TH-D75 review To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Antennas, Tony Preedy 18 ATV, Dave Crump, G8GKQ 16 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 42 Contesting, Nick Totterdell, G4FAL 60 GHz bands, Dr John Worsnop, G4BAO 58 HF, Daimon Tilley, G4USI 56 (...)
  
  

vendredi 12 avril 2024

• Ofcom releases licence change video
  Ofcom has released a video about changes to the UK amateur radio framework, covering licensing and callsign changes. It also gives some insight into the forthcoming Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the changes for callsigns and special event (...)
  
  
• World Amateur Radio Day coming up
  World Amateur Radio Day is celebrated each year on the 18 April. The theme for 2024 is A Century of Connections: Celebrating 100 Years of Amateur Radio Innovation, Community and Advocacy. The global event covers all of the IARU regions and runs from 0000UTC on Thursday, 18 April 2024 to 0000UTC (...)
  
  
• Join us live for the RSGB AGM on Saturday 13 April
  Remember to join us tomorrow for the RSGB AGM online. The deadlines for submitting questions in advance have now passed, but you can still ask a question via the YouTube live chat in the second part of the meeting. In this important event in the RSGB calendar you’ll hear some very positive (...)
  
  
• PSC member in BBC solar eclipse article
  On Monday 8 April 2024, a total solar eclipse gripped North America as radio amateurs worldwide looked on to see its effect on the ionosphere. This included RSGB Propagation Studies Committee (PSC) associate member Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL, who was interviewed by BBC news on the topic. The (...)
  
  
• PSC member Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL interviewed by the BBC
  On Monday 8 April, a total solar eclipse gripped North America as radio amateurs worldwide looked on to see its effect on the ionosphere. This included RSGB Propagation Committee associate member Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL, who was interviewed by BBC news on the topic. The article, which was shared (...)
  
  
• RSGB call for radio amateurs enjoying the new licence conditions
  During May, the RSGB Photo Friday feature on social media will highlight radio amateurs who are taking advantage of the new licence conditions. You could be an individual who is discovering different things to enjoy with the new power levels, or who is encouraging friends and family to get on (...)
  
  
• RSGB President interviewed by BBC
  On 11 April, BBC Radio 4 Feedback presenter Andrea Catherwood looked at why the Long Wave frequency is being shut down by the BBC. She interviewed RSGB President John McCullagh, GI4BWM, and in the final programme a brief clip was used in which John gives his opinion on the possible impact for (...)
  
  

vendredi 5 avril 2024

• AGM – final reminder
  Are you an RSGB member? Have you voted on the AGM resolutions? The deadline for voting is 9am on Thursday 11 April. Online voting is available 24 hours a day, so make sure you use your vote before then. Registration for asking a question live via Zoom has now closed but there is still time (...)
  
  
• Join a friend offer
  Don’t forget that the RSGB has launched a new opportunity to get even more out of your RSGB membership. If you recommend a friend who hasn’t been an RSGB member during the last 12 months, you will both receive £10 cashback when they become a member paying by direct debit. Whether you’re an (...)
  
  
• April 2024 Tonight @ 8
  The latest Tonight @ 8 webinar is on Monday, 8 April 2024, when Whitham Reeve will be looking at high frequency aurora reflections observed at Anchorage in Alaska, USA. The presentation will include an overview of early investigations and concepts that underlie the observations of aurora (...)
  
  
• April Tonight@8
  The latest Tonight@8 webinar is on Monday 8 April. Whitham Reeve will be looking at High Frequency aurora reflections observed at Anchorage in Alaska in the United States of America. The presentation will include an overview of early investigations and concepts that underlie the observations of (...)
  
  
• AGM – final reminder
  Are you an RSGB member? Have you voted on the AGM resolutions? The deadline for voting is 9am on Thursday 11 April. Online voting is available 24 hours a day, so make sure you use your vote before then. Registration for asking a question live via Zoom has now closed but there is still time (...)
  
  
• Making the most of the new licence conditions
  Are you making the most of the new amateur radio licence conditions already? Or are you still discovering what has changed and how it applies to you? The RSGB website has a range of resources about the Ofcom consultation, the new licence conditions and where to find help and guidance. You’ll (...)
  
  
• Join a friend offer
  Don’t forget that the RSGB has launched a new opportunity to get even more out of your RSGB membership. If you recommend a friend who hasn’t been an RSGB member during the last 12 months, you will both receive £10 cashback when they become a member paying by direct debit. Whether you’re an (...)
  
  

jeudi 28 mars 2024

• RSGB strategic priority updates
  At the Discussion with the Board session at the RSGB Convention last year, the President John McCullagh, GI4BWM committed the Board to giving regular updates on work being done to fulfil the RSGB’s strategic priorities. Since the beginning of this year, a monthly report has been shared in RadCom (...)
  
  
• RSGB strategic priority updates
  At the Discussion with the Board session at the RSGB Convention last year, the President John McCullagh, GI4BWM committed the Board to giving regular updates on work being done to fulfil the RSGB’s strategic priorities. Since the beginning of this year, a monthly report has been shared in RadCom (...)
  
  
• RSGB AGM – vote and ask a question
  A reminder that the RSGB AGM will take place at 10am on Saturday 13 April. It is being held online to ensure as many members as possible can watch and take part. The formal business of the meeting will include the results of members’ votes on the resolutions, including the endorsement of three (...)
  
  
• RSGB AGM – vote and ask a question
  A reminder that the RSGB AGM will take place at 10am on Saturday 13 April. It is being held online to ensure as many members as possible can watch and take part. The formal business of the meeting will include the results of members’ votes on the resolutions, including the endorsement of three (...)
  
  
• Chris Whitmarsh, G0FDZ receives RSGB Lifetime Achievement Award
  Congratulations to Chris Whitmarsh, G0FDZ who has been presented with an RSGB Lifetime Achievement Award by RSGB President John McCullagh, GI4BWM and RSGB Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX. Chris is the only amateur in the UK to have had a two-way QSO on every single amateur band for which we (...)
  
  
• Chris Whitmarsh, G0FDZ receives RSGB Lifetime Achievement Award
  Congratulations to Chris Whitmarsh, G0FDZ who has been presented with an RSGB Lifetime Achievement Award by RSGB President John McCullagh, GI4BWM and RSGB Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX. Chris is the only amateur in the UK to have had a two-way QSO on every single amateur band for which we (...)
  
  
• RadCom Basics, No. 39, March 2024
  We are pleased to announce the March 2024 edition of RadCom Basics is now available on the RSGB website In this edition, Mark Hartley, M0XCZ reflects upon his own experiences of portable operating, and provides an account aimed at encouraging amateurs to get out there and experience (...)
  
  

mardi 26 mars 2024

• COMPLETED – RSGB Membership Services scheduled downtime
  UPDATE 27/03/2024 15:15 Membership Services is now back online – thank you for your patience during this afternoon’s work, it is much appreciated. UPDATE 27/03/2024 15:05 We are just waiting on confirmation of job completion from our technical team – more details to follow shortly. We now expect (...)
  
  

vendredi 22 mars 2024

• Join a friend offer
  Join a friend and receive cashback! Here is a great opportunity to get even more out of your RSGB membership. If you recommend a friend who hasn’t been an RSGB member during the last 12 months, you will both receive £10 cashback when they become a member paying by direct debit. Whether you’re an (...)
  
  
• Planning Advisory Committee needs members
  The RSGB Planning Advisory Committee would like 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 (...)
  
  
• RSGB Committee reports
  The April 2024 edition of RadCom contains the annual reports of the RSGB Committees, teams, groups and Honorary Officers. These reports give an overview of activities for the many important areas of the Society that support and develop amateur radio. You can also read them on our website. We’d (...)
  
  
• RSGB Committee reports
  The April edition of RadCom contains the annual reports of the RSGB Committees, Teams, Groups and Honorary Officers. These reports give an overview of activities for the many important areas of the Society that support and develop amateur radio. You can also read them on our website We’d like to (...)
  
  
• RSGB Planning Advisory Committee needs members
  The RSGB Planning Advisory Committee would like 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 (...)
  
  

mardi 19 mars 2024

• Join a friend offer
  Join a friend and receive cashback! Here is a great opportunity to get even more out of your RSGB membership. If you recommend a friend who hasn’t been an RSGB member during the last 12 months, you will both receive £10 cashback when they become a member paying by direct debit. Whether you’re an (...)
  
  

vendredi 15 mars 2024

• RSGB 2024 AGM
  The RSGB 2024 AGM will take place at 10am on Saturday, 13 April 2024 and will be held online to ensure as many members as possible can watch and take part. The formal business of the meeting will include the results of members’ votes on the resolutions, including the endorsement of three (...)
  
  
• British Science Week reports
  British Science Week is drawing to a close and lots of exciting activities have been going on. Radio amateurs across the country have been encouraging young people to explore and understand our hobby and there have been some wonderful ways of incorporating the theme of Time into amateur radio (...)
  
  
• RadCom contesting column
  The RadCom contesting column has new editors! The RSGB Contest Committees will be overseeing the column and have planned a schedule of topics. Some will be written by members of the three contesting committees, and some by others who can share their experiences. As well as information about (...)
  
  
• RadCom contesting column
  The RadCom contesting column has new editors! The RSGB Contest Committees will be overseeing the column and have planned a schedule of topics. Some will be written by members of the three contesting committees, and some by others who can share their experiences. As well as information about (...)