As we all adjusted to more normal levels of activity after the restrictions of Covid, we were delighted that during 2022, radio amateurs and clubs started meeting more frequently and enjoying amateur radio together. The April RadCom will show in detail the work of the committees and other specialist volunteers, but here we bring you […]
The Regional Forum has nominated Jim Campbell, 2M0IAQ, to join the Nominations Committee as its representative. You can see the list of committee members on the website.
The workload of the Board and the number of remaining members is such that we thought it prudent to ask Ian Shepherd, G4EVK to re-join the Board as a co-opted Director until the AGM. After the AGM and the elections the Board will look at its membership and will likely make further co-options. The Company Secretary fulfils an important […]
Liam Robbins, G5LDR has been appointed as the new Youth Champion for the RSGB. He gained his Foundation Licence in 2021 and his Full Licence in late 2022. Liam’s volunteering experience includes being a Scout Leader for eight years and a motorsport Marshal for three years. He plans to encourage the use of amateur radio […]
The next RSGB Tonight @ 8 live webinar takes place on Monday, 6 March when RSGB Microwave Manager Barry Lewis, G4SJH will talk about contesting in the microwave and millimetre wave bands at 23cm and above. He’ll cover the frequency bands, contest activity sessions, special rules and equipment needed. Although similar to VHF and UHF […]
It is with regret that I report that Richard Horton, G4AOJ has tendered his resignation as an RSGB Board Director and the Board Chair, and Stan Lee, G4XXI has tendered his resignation as RSGB Company Secretary. The resignations are independent of each other and for personal reasons. I would like to thank Richard and Stan […]
Presidential Election There was only one nomination received, so John McCullagh MBE, GI4BWM is elected unopposed for a two-year term. Regional Elections There were Regional Representative vacancies for five Regions (Regions 3, 7, 8, 11 and 13). The only candidate for Region 8 was Michael Na bPiob, MI0HOZ so he is duly elected unopposed for […]
Two volunteers have stepped back from roles with the Region 8 team: Sara McGarvey, 2I0SSW from the role of District Representative 84 (Belfast) Dave Parkinson, 2I0SJV from the role of District Representative 85 (Co. Fermanagh and Co. Armagh) The RSGB would like to thank them both for the time they have given as part of […]
Ofcom has recently authorised an expansion of the list of Special Contest Callsign qualification contests to include two UK and Ireland DX Contests. Full details of how to apply for a Special Contest Callsign, including the complete qualifying criteria, can be found on the RSGB website.
On 6 February 2023, RSGB District Representative Andy Jenner, G7KNA spoke to the BBC’s Simon Parkin about his passion for amateur radio. The RSGB arranged this interview—having been contacted by BBC Radio Somerset—following the Society’s recent piece in The Times. Andy discussed how he got into radio, getting licensed, and about the work he and […]
