On Monday, 6 February 2023 Anthony Luscre, K8ZT will talk about QRP operating on the RSGB’s Tonight @ 8 webinar. Find out more on the Society’s website and put the date in your diary for another fascinating live presentation. You can watch and ask questions live on our YouTube channel or our special BATC channel.
Following feedback on the Direct to Full mock exam paper, the RSGB ESRG discussed Q26 this week and agreed to amend the question. The mock paper has been updated on the RSGB web site to reflect the changes agreed.
RSGB District Representative Martyn Vincent, G3UKV was interviewed on BBC Radio Shropshire recently for “Learn your name in Morse Code Day”. Martyn spoke to Michaela Wylde about his club Telford & District ARS, amateur radio and CW. He gave a demonstration of how to send his name in Morse Code and played an example of what Morse […]
As a benefit for our members, we have released two Convention 2022 videos just for members to view. Peter Duffett-Smith, GM3XJE talks about the input impedance of feeder ‘Sprinkles or Mirrors’, the presentation by Chris Deacon, G4IFX, discovers the true nature of six-metre sporadic-E Both videos are available in the RSGB online members’ portal. Over […]
The 2023 RSGB Band Plans are now available online and in the February edition of RadCom. Whilst there are no formal changes compared to 2022, an accompanying background article explains what may be in prospect in the year ahead, which has both major IARU and World Radio Conference events.
Following the recent items in The Times and on BBC Radio 4 PM programme (starts at 51:43) about a rise in the use of Morse Code in America, we contacted BBC Three Counties Radio and arranged an interview for Mervyn Foster, G4KLE. Mervyn is a volunteer at the RSGB National Radio Centre, an RSGB District […]
Booking for the Direct to Full exam is now open. The exam can only be taken online but can be booked by individuals or clubs. Go to our exam booking page and follow the process for an individual or club booking. We have also published a mock paper and answers for the Direct to Full […]
Anthony’s presentation Anthony will discuss what QRP Operating is, how he got started and why you might want to give it a try. He will discuss a wide variety of QRP operating styles, take a look at some equipment used, and activities QRPers are involved in. He will discuss the unique opportunity it provides for […]
The Spring 2023 series of Tonight @ 8 webinars kicks off Monday, 9 January 2023 when Ben Lloyd, GW4BML talks about portable operating in his presentation Radio and Rucksack. As well as explaining briefly the definition and benefits of portable operating, Ben will also share a little about his amateur radio adventures. These focus mainly […]
Following the introduction of the Direct to Full syllabus in July 2022, bookings for the Direct to Full exam begin next week. You can only take the exam online but you can book as an individual or through your club on the RSGB website. The first exam slot will be on Saturday, 21 January 2023 […]
