Sad news to start this week. Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society are sad to report the death of Shirley, G4HES, on 25 January, aged 84. Many amateurs will remember her from her involvement with RAIBC, and getting many through the RAE together with her late husband Ron, G3NCL. For those requiring further information, please […]
Torbay Amateur Radio Society has a net this Sunday and next Sunday on 14.270MHz at 9.30am and 145.575MHz at 12 noon. There is an 80m net from 10.30am on Monday, followed by Top Band at 8pm and one on 50.155MHz at 8.30pm. On Wednesday there’s a 20m net at 9.30am and on 80m from 10.30am. […]
We start with news about Laugharne Rally that has been traditionally been held in March. The organisers tell us that due to the parquet floor being damaged by flooding, the rally has been rescheduled. It will be July at the earliest. We’ll bring more details when they become available. Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has its […]
Why not complete an RSGB award in 2020? Awards are open to everyone, whatever your age, licence level and personal interests. Take a look at the range of HF and VHF/UHF awards. Did you know that clubs can apply for awards too? Your club may apply under its club call sign for any award for […]
We’ve released another selection of lectures from the 2019 RSGB Convention for members to enjoy: Mike Richards, G4WNC explores amateur radio and the Raspberry Pi; Nick Totterdell, G4FAL reviews last summer’s highly-successful RSGB Cricket World Cup Radio Marathon; Ian White, GM3SEK revisits his popular 2015 Convention lecture ‘Clean up your shack’; Richard Banester, G4CDN looks […]
Did you know we provide a range of informative posters and leaflets about amateur radio to support promotion of the hobby? This includes leaflets aimed specifically at those with no knowledge of amateur radio as well as material for young people. Members and affiliated clubs may also use the RSGB logo for non-commercial purposes. Please […]
The deadline for applications for the two elected RSGB Board Director positions is Friday, 31 January 2020. This is your opportunity to take an important and interesting role in leading the Society into the next decade. You’ll find guidance and candidate forms on the RSGB elections page, but if you’d like an informal chat to […]
If you or your radio club want to get involved in British Science Week, which takes place between 6 and 15 March 2020, activity packs are now available to download. The pack contains tips on how to run British Science Week in school or at home, easy-to-run activities, and details of the annual poster competition. […]
Leicestershire digital ATV repeater GB3GV has been significantly down on power for the last couple of weeks. Due to failure of one of the transmitter stages it has only been running about 1W to the antenna. Repairs will hopefully be carried out soon, which will bring the signal back to full strength. Further info at […]
Regulators in Spain are allowing radio amateurs there to exchange their current longer-format call signs for permanent 2 x 1 call signs. To be eligible, applicants must have held a licence issued by Spanish authorities without any sanctions and have at least 15 years of experience in international amateur radio. Germany is again permitting amateurs […]
