Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has an 80m SSB net from 2.30pm every Sunday. There’s a 2m FM open net from 8pm every Tuesday and Thursday via GB3FG. On Wednesdays there’s an FM or Fusion net from 7.30pm via GB3CM, which may still be operating at low power. Contact Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880. Newport […]
The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park re-opened today in line with the lifting of lockdown restrictions. Lee Dowling from Watford was the first visitor of the day. Lee uses webSDR receivers and enjoys amateur cryptology. Andrew and Marguerite Selby from Kings Langley were the second people to arrive and soon there was a […]
The RSGB’s amateur radio survey has now closed. Over 1,000 people took the time to reply and we are very grateful for their responses. Once the data has been reviewed it will be used initially for the IARU Region 1 workshop alongside that from other countries in the IARU region. However, we will also publish […]
The latest ICQ Podcast (episode 351) includes a discussion with RSGB President Stewart Bryant, G3YSX. Stewart talks about the recent RSGB/IARU amateur radio survey and also more generally about the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to amateur radio in the UK. The interview begins at 51:43
We have received the very sad news that Phillip Brooks, G4NZQ passed away on the morning of 26 May 2021. Philip was a long-standing RSGB volunteer in a wide variety of roles, up to and including the Board. More details when we know them. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
IARU continued engagement in the ITU‑R WRC-23 preparations in the CEPT RTO during May 2021 at the third meeting of the Conference Preparatory Group (CPG). The CPG is the parent group in CEPT that oversees the development of the CEPT …
Ofcom has updated its web page at ofcom.org.uk/emf stating its final decision on EMF. The RSGB is updating its advice so check rsgb.org/emf. You will find revised guidance and the RSGB calculator has been updated in line with the Ofcom calculator changes.
The 2021 inductees to the CQ Amateur Radio, Contesting and DX Halls of Fame have been announced. Of particular interest to UK radio amateurs is the inclusion of Cathryn Mitchell, M0IBG into the Hall of Fame. Cathryn is the Academic Director of the University of Bath Doctoral College and recipient of the 2019 Edward Appleton […]
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