The UK Meteor Beacon project is now in its second phase, and both phases have been supported by the RSGB Legacy Fund. At the RSGB 2023 Convention, Brian Coleman, G4NNS outlined the plan for the second phase. A network of receivers will be developed, streaming their data via a central server for detailed study of […]
Following its meeting in November, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages from that meeting: Board supported a proposal from the Operating Awards Manager for awards to be again made available to SWLs. Some would be existing awards and others new awards and they would be supported by eQSL confirmation or by conventional means […]
Ofcom has just shared a document that sets out its “decision to update the amateur radio licensing framework to ensure the policies and licences meet the needs of today and tomorrow’s radio amateurs, while streamlining the licensing process“. Alongside the statement, it has published a Summary of the Changes (PDF, 166.4 KB); this gives a […]
The third week of the WRC-23 World Radiocommunication Conference has seen the approval of a new footnote to the 23cm amateur band at 1240 to 1300MHz under Agenda Item 9.1-b. This draws attention to the recently released ITU-R Recommendation 2164 that provides guidance to avoid interference to radio navigation satellite services, or RNSS, such as […]
The RSGB Board is delighted to announce that Bob Beebe, GU4YOX has been appointed as the new Nominations Committee Chair. The Board would like to thank Stephen Purser, GW4SHF for his work in this role over a number of years and it is delighted that he will continue in his other role as Company Secretary. You can find out […]
If you are interested in helping to see amateur radio, and the RSGB, continue to thrive over the coming years, this is the time to volunteer for a Board or Regional Team role. Board Director: we are looking to find three Board Directors – one is an Elected Director, elected by the membership, and two […]
The ESC has published its annual report, covering the operation of the amateur radio exams during the calendar year of 2022. You can read the report on the RSGB website.
The RSGB Emerging Technology Coordination Committee (ETCC) members will be taking a break from processing Notices of Variation and enquiries from 20 December until 3 January. They will reply to emails after that but please be patient as they work through any backlog.
The ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 has reached the halfway point in its four-week deliberations. After numerous meetings, the 23cm topic has made progress at the sub-working group level, and the outcome is expected to progress up the WRC committee structure for adoption. Meanwhile, attention is also being paid to a wide variety of other […]
Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) month has now begun. Call sign GB23YOTA is active for the duration of the month, with a range of groups, clubs and individuals having reserved operating slots. Cray Valley Radio Society is active with the call sign between 12pm and 6pm on Sunday 3 December. On Monday 4 December, Wick High […]
