As part of the RSGB’s commitment to encourage youngsters into amateur radio and to support lifelong learning, the Society is providing resources and creating coding activities for people to get involved in throughout the month of September 2023. From the BBC Micro:bit to Node-RED and GNU Radio, there are some great activities you could try yourself with your club, or […]
The Society has responded to an Ofcom consultation on licensing Enhanced Long-Range Navigation (eLoran) systems. This would use a new network of 400kW EIRP transmissions at ~90-110kHz to provide an alternative to GPS for Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT). The RSGB response focused on the high levels of out of band emissions that would affect […]
The RSGB is holding two special Tonight @ 8 events focused on the Ofcom amateur radio consultation. On Monday 31 July 2023, we will look at contests, operating and call sign policy, in an event that might be of particular interest to Full licensees. On Monday 7 August 2023, the focus will be on Foundation […]
Focus: contests, operating and call sign policy, in an event that might be of particular interest to Full licensees RSGB expert panel: RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB; RSGB Spectrum Chair Murray Niman, G6JYB; RSGB President Stewart Bryant, G3YSX Instead of the usual webinar-style, these events will be forums where, after a short introduction, a panel […]
Focus: Foundation and Intermediate topics including call sign and exam changes, as well as the Consultation clauses that might lead to new opportunities for outreach activities for everyone RSGB expert panel: RSGB President Stewart Bryant, G3YSX; Examinations Standards Committee Chair Tony Kent, G8PBH; Board Director and Region 1 Representative Tony Miles, MM0TMZ Instead of the […]
The RSGB is looking for members in Region 3, the North-West of England, to step forward as volunteer District Representatives. If you’d like to make a difference to other radio amateurs in this area, provide advice and support, represent the RSGB and its Members, and also attend local rallies, please email Region 3 Regional Representative, […]
The RSGB Examinations and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) has provided an additional set of four mock exam papers. These cover Foundation, Intermediate, Full and Direct to Full exams. You can find the papers on the RSGB website
The RSGB has just released a video in which RSGB Spectrum and licensing expert Murray Niman, G6JYB, explains more about Ofcom’s consultation Updating the Amateur Radio Licensing Framework. This is the biggest revamp of amateur radio licensing and call sign policy in a generation. The video forms part of the RSGB’s wider guidance for radio […]
Martyn Baker, G0GMB, RSGB National Radio Centre Coordinator was presented to HRH The Duke of Kent on his visit to Bletchley Park yesterday, Thursday 13 July. As well as meeting staff and volunteers, HRH saw Bletchley Park’s new Learning Centre and several recently opened exhibitions.
As part of the RSGB’s commitment to encourage youngsters into amateur radio and to support lifelong learning, the Society is providing resources and creating coding activities for people to get involved in throughout the month of September 2023. From the BBC Micro:bit to Node-RED and GNU Radio, there will be detailed activity sheets available on […]
