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 […]
You need your RSGB Membership Services login to download the 2021 Board proceedings. 16 January 2021 (7-page/338KB PDF) 20 February 2021 (8-page/346KB PDF) 20 March 2021 (5-page/336KB PDF) 5 May 2021 (3-page/272KB PDF) 15 May 2021 (3-page/350KB PDF) 26 June 2021 (5-page/328KB PDF) 7 August 2021 (4-page/355KB PDF)
The new Ofcom EMF regulations require compliance checking for all stations operating at above 110MHz from 18 November. The RSGB EMF web page contains links to the requirements as well as tools and advice to help radio amateurs to comply. Two new additions have been added to this web page: A new Pre-Assessed Equipment Configuration […]
Following changes to the workload within the Board, Len Paget, GM0ONX will assume responsibility as Board Liaison for the Regional Team with effect from 1 October 2021. Len has long experience of working with our Regional Team of over 80 volunteers and will, once again, lead and support them as amateur radio activities gather pace […]
The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) welcomes thousands of people through its doors each month and we need to expand our team of volunteers. If you’re interested in becoming an NRC volunteer you should enjoy meeting people and be prepared to work a minimum of one—preferably two—days per month. The National Radio Centre has a […]
Krassi – a new RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) volunteer – passed her Foundation Licence and gained her M7YAY call sign last week. She made her first HF SSB QSO with YO3FBD from the NRC’s GB3RS station on 20m using the Flex6500 and SteppIR. Congratulations Krassi and thank you for volunteering at the NRC!
We are pleased to announce the September 2021 edition of RadCom Basics is now available at rsgb.org/radcom-basics This month we have a timely reminder about Ofcom ICNIRP compliance and where to find information; a brief look at teams on the RSGB website, in particular, Beyond Exams; and correspondence with RadCom Basics readers, as well as— […]
RadCom Basics is a bi-monthly digital publication that explores key aspects of amateur radio in a straightforward and accessible way Again we have some really good topics covered in this edition of RadCom Basics. Whether you are new to the hobby or looking to brush up on the basics, here’s some great help. Lee, G4EJB, […]
