vendredi 15 mars 2024

• 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 (...)
  
  
• Exam bookings at new prices
  Early in February the RSGB announced that the fees for Foundation, Intermediate and Full level examinations would increase from 1 May 2024. You can now use the online booking system to book an exam prior to 1 May at the current price or select exam dates from 1 May at the new prices. Please (...)
  
  
• Exam bookings at new prices
  Early in February 2024, the RSGB announced that the fees for Foundation, Intermediate and Full level examinations would increase from 1 May 2024. You can now use the online booking system to book an exam prior to 1 May 2024 at the current price, or select exam dates from 1 May 2024 at the new (...)
  
  
• 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 (...)
  
  

mercredi 13 mars 2024

• RSGB 2024 AGM
  The RSGB 2024 AGM will take place at 10am on Saturday, 13 April 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 Nominated (...)
  
  
• RadCom April 2024, Vol. 100, No. 4
  New licence conditions now in place To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Antennas, Tim Hier, G5TM 18 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 20 Contesting, Nick Totterdell, G4FAL 54 Data, Andy Talbot, G4JNT 28 GHz bands, Dr John Worsnop, G4BAO 60 HF, John (...)
  
  

vendredi 8 mars 2024

• Changes to RSGB HF contests
  The RSGB HF Contest Committee has introduced a couple of rules to address changes in licence conditions that came into effect from 21 February. UK&CD entrants are required to use a Regional Secondary Locator (RSL) where it is necessary to clarify the entity from which they are operating. (...)
  
  
• Applications open for YOTA Czechia
  Are you: Aged 18-25? Passionate about all things radio? Ready for exciting experiences, making new friends and shaping the future of amateur radio? Why not apply to be part of the RSGB YOTA team going to the YOTA Czechia summer camp this year? You can find out more on the RSGB website. Go to (...)
  
  
• British Science Week gets underway
  British Science Week (BSW) started on Friday, 8 March 2024 and continues until Friday, 17 March 2024. Please have a look at the list of times that participants will be on the air and try to respond to them. These will nearly all be students who will be making their very first QSOs working with (...)
  
  
• British Science Week gets underway
  British Science Week (BSW) started on Friday 8 March and continues until Friday 17 March. Please have a look at the list of times that participants will be on the air and try to respond to them. These will nearly all be students who will be making their very first QSOs working with local (...)
  
  

mercredi 6 mars 2024

• Changes to RSGB HF contests
  The RSGB HF Contest Committee has introduced a couple of rules to address changes in licence conditions that came into effect from 21 February. UK&CD entrants are required to use a Regional Secondary Locator (RSL) where it is necessary to clarify the entity from which they are operating. (...)
  
  
• Applications open for YOTA Czechia
  Are you: Aged 18-25? Passionate about all things radio? Ready for exciting experiences, making new friends and shaping the future of amateur radio? Why not apply to be part of the RSGB YOTA team going to the YOTA Czechia summer camp this year? You can find out more on the RSGB website. Go to (...)
  
  

vendredi 1er mars 2024

• RSGB 2024 AGM Calling Notice
  The Calling Notice for the RSGB 2024 AGM is now online. The notice includes the resolutions and information about the three Nominated Directors who are being put forward for endorsement by RSGB members. You can also read the minutes of last year’s AGM (PDF). Voting opens on Wednesday 13 March (...)
  
  
• HF beacon list updated
  The RSGB’s Propagation Studies Committee (PSC) has released a new HF beacon list, with the 10m listings completely revamped. The old list, which was started by Martin Harrison G3USF (SK), had been added to over the years, but was getting out of date and the only way to make it more accurate was (...)
  
  
• March T@8 – VHF National Field Day fun and challenges
  Have you wondered what happens at a VHF National Field Day? Would you like to take part in one? In this month’s Tonight @ 8 webinar, the RSGB offers two different perspectives. Firstly, RSGB VHF Contest Committee (VHFCC) member Richard, G4HGI will talk about how the RSGB VHFCC uses the VHF (...)
  
  
• Two safeguarding announcements
  Please be aware of these two important safeguarding announcements: The RSGB’s safeguarding policy has been revised in line with modern practices and you can find it on the RSGB website If your club relies on the RSGB’s affiliated club insurance for activities that may have a safeguarding (...)
  
  
• March T@8 – VHF National Field Day fun and challenges
  Have you wondered what happens at a VHF National Field Day? Would you like to take part in one? In this month’s Tonight@8 webinar, the RSGB offers two different perspectives. Firstly, RSGB VHF Contest Committee (VHFCC) member Richard, G4HGI will talk about how the RSGB VHFCC uses the VHF Survey (...)
  
  
• RSGB 2024 AGM Calling Notice
  The Calling Notice for the RSGB’s 2024 AGM is now online. The Notice includes the resolutions and information about the three Nominated Directors who are being put forward for endorsement by RSGB members. You can also read the minutes of last year’s AGM. Voting opens on Wednesday 13 March. On (...)
  
  

jeudi 29 février 2024

• RadCom delivery to Guernsey and the Isle of Man
  Following complaints from some RSGB members, we have investigated a problem with non-delivery of RadCom on Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It seems that following changes at the Royal Mail, the labelling requirement for these copies was incorrectly applied by our printers and these copies didn’t (...)
  
  
• HF beacon list updated
  The RSGB’s Propagation Studies Committee (PSC) has released a new HF beacon list, with the 10m listings completely revamped. The old list, which was started by Martin Harrison G3USF (SK), had been added to over the years, but was getting out of date and the only way to make it more accurate was (...)
  
  

vendredi 23 février 2024

• Ofcom consultation decisions announced
  Ofcom has released its final decisions following its consultation on the amateur radio licensing framework last year. Revised licence conditions became effective on Wednesday 21 of February 2024. The changes to licence conditions include the optional use of Regional Secondary Locators, (...)
  
  
• EMF assessments reminder
  Given that increased transmitter power limits are now available to UK licensees, all amateurs are reminded that they are required to carry out EMF assessments. To help you do this, advice and an online EMF calculator can be found on the RSGB website at (...)
  
  
• RSGB Band Plans
  The RSGB Band Plans for 2024 were published in the March 2024 issue of RadCom. They are also available on the RSGB website. This year’s changes support the new Ofcom licensing framework and guidance, particularly in the VHF and UHF bands. All amateurs are reminded to consult the Band Plans (...)
  
  
• EMF assessments reminder
  Given that increased transmitter power limits are now available to UK licensees, all amateurs are reminded that they are required to carry out EMF assessments. To help you do this, advice and an online EMF calculator can be found on the RSGB (...)
  
  
• Ofcom consultation decisions announced
  Ofcom has released its final decisions following its consultation on the amateur radio licensing framework last year. Revised licence conditions became effective on Wednesday 21 of February 2024. The changes to licence conditions include the optional use of Regional Secondary Locators, (...)
  
  
• RSGB Band Plans
  The RSGB Band Plans for 2024 were published in the March issue of RadCom. They are also available via the RSGB website This year’s changes support the new Ofcom licensing framework and guidance, particularly in the VHF and UHF bands. All amateurs are reminded to consult the Band Plans before (...)
  
  
• New British Science Week resources and events
  The list of amateur radio events taking place in British Science Week and the resource suggestions are growing. GB3RS, the radio station at the RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park could be available for QSOs with stations operating as part of British Science Week. Contact the RSGB’s BSW (...)
  
  
• RadCom paper wrapper trial
  The RSGB has been trialling paper wrappers for RadCom as part of its plans to be more environmentally friendly. The Society has been collating feedback and is aware that there have been particular problems with the gluing of the RadCom wrappers this month. Please be assured that the RSGB is (...)
  
  

jeudi 22 février 2024

• 2023 – a year in numbers
  During a year when the global landscape shifted once more, with conflicts across the world and economic difficulties touching the lives of individuals, we were pleased to see that the amateur radio community continues to thrive. It may have changed shape and adapted with the times, but the RSGB (...)
  
  

mercredi 21 février 2024

• Ofcom releases consultation decisions
  Ofcom has released its final decisions following its consultation on the amateur radio licensing framework last year. You can read more on the Ofcom website: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2024/amateur-radio-more-freedom-to-innovate We will continue to release information and support for (...)
  
  

vendredi 16 février 2024

• AGM 2024: Ask the RSGB Board a question
  Over the last few years, the RSGB has been developing the way in which the Board can be asked questions at the Society’s online AGM. Last year, people were able to ask questions over YouTube live chat, as well as submitting written questions in advance. This year, in response to members’ (...)
  
  
• Get involved with British Science Week
  The RSGB has a collection of resources to help you get involved with British Science Week, which runs from the 8 to the 17 March 2024, and this year has the theme of Time. If you already have something planned, please let the RSGB know. This will be useful for others to see and might (...)
  
  
• Ask the RSGB Board a question during the Society’s 2024 AGM
  Over the last few years, the RSGB has been developing the way in which the Board can be asked questions at the Society’s online AGMs. Last year people were able to ask questions via the YouTube live chat as well as submitting written questions in advance. This year, in response to members’ (...)
  
  
• Get involved with British Science Week
  The RSGB has a collection of resources to help you get involved with British Science Week, which runs from the 8 to the 17 March this year and has the theme of ‘Time’. If you already have something planned, please let the RSGB know. This will be useful for others to see and might inspire (...)
  
  
• Registration is now open for Maritime Radio Day 2024
  Registration is now open for Maritime Radio Day 2024 which takes place annually on the 14 and 15 April. The event is held to commemorate the almost 100 years of wireless telegraphy service for seafarers which ended with the closure in the UK of Portishead Radio on the 30th of April 2000. (...)
  
  
• Register for Maritime Radio Day 2024
  Registration is now open for Maritime Radio Day 2024, which takes place annually on 14 and 15 April. The event is held to commemorate the almost 100 years of wireless telegraphy service for seafarers which ended with the closure in the UK of Portishead Radio on 30 April 2000. Commencing at (...)
  
  

mercredi 14 février 2024

• RadCom March 2024, Vol. 100, No. 3
  Kanga Products Rooster transceiver review To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Antennas, Tim Hier, G5TM 18 ATV, Dave Crump, G8GKQ 16 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 61 Contesting, Chris Tran, GM3WOJ 68 GHz bands, Dr John Worsnop, G4BAO 28 HF, John (...)
  
  

vendredi 9 février 2024

• RSGB 2024 Board and Regional Team elections
  The outcome of the 2024 Board and Regional Team election process has been announced by the RSGB Company Secretary and Elections Officer, Stephen Purser, GW4SHF. These results come into force at the RSGB 2024 AGM and, until that time, the current Regional Representatives remain in their roles. (...)
  
  
• RSGB British Science Week Challenge
  The theme of British Science Week this year is Time. Both time and the closely related concept of frequency, are of vital importance to radio communications. The RSGB has announced a new challenge for British Science Week linked to this theme. The challenge has categories for every age group (...)
  
  
• RSGB Spectrum and licensing update
  A busy year has seen several online RSGB Spectrum Forum meetings. Two meetings held in January considered the Ofcom notice period for ‘representations’ and areas where band plan adjustments would be needed, as well as more regular items such as annual group reports. The RSGB website now has these (...)
  
  
• RSGB Spectrum and licensing update
  A busy year has seen several online RSGB Spectrum Forum meetings. Two meetings held in January considered the Ofcom notice period for ‘representations’ and areas where band plan adjustments would be needed, as well as more regular items such as annual group reports. The RSGB website now has these (...)
  
  
• RSGB British Science Week Challenge
  The theme of British Science Week this year is Time. Both time and the closely related concept of frequency, are of vital importance to radio communications. The RSGB has announced a new challenge for British Science Week linked to this theme. The challenge has categories for every age group (...)
  
  

jeudi 8 février 2024

• RSGB 2024 Board and Regional Team elections
  The outcome of the 2024 Board and Regional Team election process has been announced by the RSGB Company Secretary and Elections Officer, Stephen Purser, GW4SHF. These results come into force at the RSGB 2024 AGM and, until that time, the current Regional Representatives remain in their roles. (...)
  
  

mardi 6 février 2024

• An update on the amateur radio licence exams
  As previously announced, the amateur radio licence examinations will need to change to reflect the changes to the licence conditions announced by Ofcom. The scale of the licence changes will have a significant impact on Section 1 of the syllabus (licensing) and a small impact on Section 7 (...)
  
  

vendredi 2 février 2024

• Do you live in RSGB Region 5?
  RSGB Region 5 covers the West Midlands area of England, from Staffordshire to the Welsh borders and down to Gloucestershire. The RSGB is looking for three volunteers to take up the roles of DR52 (Central and East Birmingham), DR53 (Shropshire, North Worcestershire and West Birmingham) and DR54 (...)
  
  
• February Tonight@8 webinar
  The RSGB’s next Tonight@8 live webinar is on Monday 5 February. Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL will present a presentation called “Propagation at HF: What can we learn using digital modes WSPR and FST4W?” Gwyn is an associate member of the RSGB Propagation Studies Committee and will present some new and (...)
  
  
• February Tonight @ 8 webinar
  The RSGB’s next Tonight @ 8 live webinar is on Monday, 5 February 2024. Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL will present Propagation at HF: What Can we Learn Using Digital Modes WSPR and FST4W? Gwyn is an associate member of the RSGB Propagation Studies Committee and will present some new and exciting (...)
  
  
• British Science Week resources
  The RSGB is collecting resources to help you get involved with British Science Week, which runs from 8 to 17 March. The theme this year is ‘Time’. If you have any resources and are willing to share them, please send them in. The RSGB has provided some already, including an example risk assessment (...)