The presentation Peter will cover the following points in his presentation: An introduction to what MINOS does in terms of contest logging Additional features How to obtain the software and how to install it Setting it up for first use Hands-on using it in a contest Some additional contest features Installing Rig Control and Rotator […]
DXCC card checking and new user registrations for Logbook of the World will be available at the RSGB 2023 Convention. DXCC applications for card checking should be completed in advance online and payment made. The QSL cards and a printout of the completed application form are then given to the card checker on the day. Hand-filled application […]
Have you just passed your Foundation licence? Or are you an established Foundation licence holder who is looking for a new challenge? The RSGB has just launched a new range of Foundation Awards that are available to UK Foundation licence holders from September 2023. There is an HF Award, a VHF Award and a third […]
Have you booked for the RSGB 2023 Convention yet? The early bird booking price has been extended to 14 September 2023 so join hundreds of others at this fantastic amateur radio event over the weekend of 13 to 15 October 2023. Keynote speaker The keynote speaker will be Colonel John Doody who will discuss his […]
Time is running out to respond to Ofcom’s consultation Updating the amateur radio licensing framework. The deadline is Monday, 4 September 2023. The RSGB will be sending its own formal response, but Ofcom is interested in the views of every radio amateur. This is the biggest review of amateur radio licencing and call sign policy […]
The RSGB Board met on 19 August and the key messages from that meeting are below: Co-option of Ben Lloyd GW4BML. The Board noted that Ben had received a significant number of votes in the 2023 Board elections and that he would bring a fresh perspective to the Board as someone licenced relatively recently and […]
Next on Tonight @ 8… The presentation Aimed at newcomers to contesting, this presentation will explore how contesting began, explain why it is rewarding and fun, and demonstrate how anyone can take part in their first contests with equipment they have today. We’ll look at what are suitable events to start off with, both on […]
IARU Region 1 will hold its next General Conference from 1 to 4 November 2023 in Zlatibor, Serbia. A wide range of papers and proposals are now available online and the RSGB welcomes comments on these. Topics include: general reports; organisational and budget proposals; the new HF Bandplan; VHF, UHF and SHF changes; and consideration […]
It has been announced this week that the UK will host the inaugural world summit on artificial intelligence safety in November. The summit will be held at the iconic Bletchley Park, which is one of the birthplaces of computer science. To be able to host an event of this global importance, Bletchley Park and the […]
The RSGB 2023 Convention is just seven weeks away and the Society is delighted that AMSAT will be holding its Colloquium during the event again. The RSGB’s programme includes a fantastic range of expert speakers and amateur radio topics. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories about the Rockall DXpedition 2023 and the Bouvet 3Y0J DXpedition; Cathy Clarke, […]
