Events listed here may be affected by current COVID-19 pandemic regulations, please observe all restrictions that are in place Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club has a daily net on GB3ZB from 10.30am. Wednesday sees a Zoom meeting from 8pm, and Friday sees a net from 8pm around 145.450MHz. For details, email secretary@tsgarc.uk. Torbay […]
Events listed here may be affected by current COVID-19 pandemic regulations, please observe all restrictions that are in place Cleddau Amateur Radio Society has mobile ops listed for this Sunday. Details from Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008. Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has an 80m SSB net from 2.30pm on Sundays. On Wednesday, there’s an […]
I would like to report to his many friends around the world the sad death of Tony Lorton, G4EKL. Tony started as a lad with a cat’s whisker and never looked back! He sadly passed away on 5th November 2020 after a struggle with failing health, in particular over the last 18 months. Born in […]
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 […]
RSGB Spectrum Forum meeting reports, minutes and presentations from the online annual meeting held on 7-Nov-2020 are available below:- Spectrum Forum Nov-2020 Agenda Spectrum Forum Nov-2020 Minutes 4.1 – HF Managers Report-2020 4.2 – VHF Managers Report-2020, 71 & 146MHz Update 4.3 – Microwave Managers Report-2020 4.4 – Intruder Watch Report-2020 4.5 – EMCC […]
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 further short Christmas Hope Party series to run as part of the Society’s Get on the air for Christmas campaign with the NHS. The first starts Monday, 21 December 2020 and the second Monday, 4 January 2021. Each […]
RSGB has responded to Ofcom’s second consultation document on limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields. Our response can be found at rsgb.org/emf. Please remember the deadline is tight; all responses need to be in to Ofcom by 5pm on Monday, 16 November 2020. The RSGB encourages you to respond yourself, and thanks all those who have […]
The Trustees of the Radio Communications Foundation (RCF) have noted the surge in newcomers to amateur radio since lockdown. Newcomers may not be aware that RCF is a charity that is committed to supporting radio clubs in schools, colleges and universities. If any readers need help in establishing, resurrecting or improving a school, college or […]
