As we approach this unusual Christmas, many radio amateurs will be warming up soldering irons and installing new development environments on computers – getting ready for projects they plan to tackle over the long winter break. The RSGB’s new GOTA4C construction competition is open to projects that have been carried out during the autumn 2020 […]
Antrim and District Amateur Radio Society plan to run a 2 metre FM net each evening from 19 December 2020 to 9 January 2021 between 1900 to 2000 hours. Listen out on or about 145.475, and they will be using the club call sign MN0GFE. They are keen to make contact with as many as […]
There are currently vacancies for permanent District Representatives in Region 12 to cover District 122 (Norfolk) and District 123 (Essex South). If you would be interested in representing the RSGB and supporting local amateurs in that area, please contact the Region 12 Representative: David De La Haye, M0MBD 01234 481412 rr12@rsgb.org.uk
As part of the RSGB and NHS campaign ‘Get on the air for Christmas’ the NHS amateur radio station GB1NHS will be on the air on Sunday 20 December and Wednesday 30 December. It will be hosted at the RSGB’s National Radio Centre (NRC) so make a note to listen out for it on those […]
As part of the RSGB and NHS campaign ‘Get on the air for Christmas’ the NHS amateur radio station GB1NHS will be on the air on Sunday 20 December and Wednesday 30 December. It will be hosted at the RSGB’s National Radio Centre (NRC) so make a note to listen out for it on those […]
Martin Ambrose, 2E0IMA was interviewed by Andy Comfort of BBC Radio Humberside today. Martin chatted about why he chose to learn more about amateur radio, how he took both Foundation and Intermediate exams via remote invigilation recently and explained how others can get involved too. Listen from 00:38:48 on iPlayer Thanks to Chairman of Grimsby […]
The reports, presentations and minutes from the 2020 RSGB Spectrum Forum annual meeting are now available on our website. The material provides a wide-ranging overview of topics across EMC, HF, VHF and microwaves, from both the Society and nationally affiliated Special Interest Groups. Presentations include updates on Ofcom’s EMF proposals, IARU 2021 Bandplans, VHF Innovation […]
The RSGB’s GB2RS News service is looking for a new volunteer manager. The position involves appointing and liaising with GB2RS newsreaders, managing schedules and notices of variation, as well as working closely with the editorial staff at HQ. For more information please contact the RSGB General Manager’s Department via email to gm.dept@rsgb.org.uk
Following the successful Hope QSO Parties earlier in the year, the HF Contest Committee is launching two short Christmas series to run as part of the Society’s ‘Get on the air for Christmas’ campaign with the NHS. The first starts on Monday 21 December and the second on Monday 4 January. Each series has two […]
As part of the ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign that the Society has been running with the NHS since April, we’re launching a new focus for Christmas. Called ‘Get on the air for Christmas’ and shared on social media with the hashtag #GOTA4C, it will bring together a few activities that radio amateurs […]
