Ofcom has agreed to the RSGB request to extend the 146/147MHz NoV for a further year. However, it is made available on a non-interference basis and applicants should note that as the band is increasingly used by other users, the NoV is subject to a 30-day notice period of change or withdrawal. Full licence holders […]
Early in 2021 Simon achieved a couple of the 50MHz awards for squares and countries. He is close to achieving IARU Region 1 Class 1, in addition to chasing other major awards including 5-Band DXCC. Simon was first licensed in 1985 as G1NWN followed quickly by passing the Morse test and gaining his current call […]
It’s not too late to register your interest for December YOTA Month 2021. The RSGB has been granted the call sign GB21YOTA, for allocation to youngsters to operate throughout December. Slots are open for clubs and individuals but you must be a Full licence holder or have one willing to supervise the activity. To see […]
The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) welcomes thousands of people through its doors each month and introduces them to amateur radio. The Society needs to expand the team of volunteers and is particularly looking for people who can be part of the team during the week. If you are interested in becoming an NRC volunteer […]
The RSGB online Convention’s keynote presentation is now available separately on the Society’s YouTube channel. This inspiring talk by Professor Cathryn Mitchell, M0IBG explores the connections between radio and space, and also looks at the many ways in which everyone can get involved. The seven presentations from the ‘Introduction to’ stream have also been uploaded individually […]
We wish to retain the possibility for Foundation candidates to receive practical on-air training, under supervision, to illustrate the operating and licensing parts of the syllabus, although there is now no necessity to formally assess this. Before any Foundation student is allowed to operate a station under supervision, in accordance with Licence clause 3(3)(a), they […]
Following our announcement last week, the new exam online booking system is now live. On the first page you choose whether you are an individual who wants to book a remote invigilation exam, or a club that wants to book an exam for candidates at the club premises. Clubs will be able to choose whether […]
Face-to-face exams in RSGB registered exam venues have been suspended during the past 18 months when clubs were unable to meet in-person due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During this time over 6,800 candidates have taken remote-invigilation online exams through self-training and/or distance learning. Now that Covid-related social-distancing restrictions are ending, clubs can meet again and […]
The mandatory Foundation level practical assessments have been suspended during the past 18 months when clubs were unable to meet in-person due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This has allowed over 4,500 candidates to take the remote-invigilation online Foundation exam through self-training and/or distance learning. Now that Covid-related social-distancing restrictions are ended, clubs can meet again […]
Longer-term financial review The Board reviewed the Society’s financial position and considered a number of areas where the use of financial reserves could potentially improve services to members and the amateur radio community. These will be further pursued in the next few months and reflected in the financial budget for 2022. Queens Jubilee 2022 A […]
