Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. This Sunday, the 2nd, the 432MHz Low Power Contest is single operator only from 0800 to 1200UTC. Using all modes, the […]
The Sun showed signs of coming back to life this week with not one, but two, sunspot groups. The sunspot number climbed to 22, representing two spots in two separate groups, and the solar flux index rose to 73. This wasn’t really enough to make much of a difference to HF propagation though, but it […]
With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now including meeting details where we have been given them. However, this information should be regarded as optimistic, and we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing. The Leicester area is […]
Guidance relating to the COVID-19 pandemic is changing rapidly and on an area-by-area basis as this bulletin was being written. We strongly advise you to check with organisers before considering whether to take part in any events, and above all to observe all local and national restrictions including social distancing. Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club […]
Mid-Ulster ARC continues its run of Tuesday night open lectures via Zoom with Victor Mitchell, GI4ONL on the topic of The History and Appreciation of Morse. Everyone is welcome. For the zoom details please email Dave, 2I0SJV via dcparkinson@icloud.com. West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club says meetings will resume when it is safe. Social isolation does […]
With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now including meeting details where we have been given them. However, we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing. Peterborough and District Amateur Radio Club has daily nets on 145.400MHz at […]
With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now including meeting details where we have been given them. However, we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing. Guernsey Amateur Radio Society is back to meeting every Friday at the […]
Now that the Welsh authorities are substantially easing lockdown restrictions it may soon be possible for clubs to resume some semblance of normal activities. However, we do strongly suggest that you stay informed of any remaining restrictions and recommendations, and above all keep yourself and others safe. Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is planning mobile operations […]
The Examination Standards Committee is pleased to announce the latest syllabus revision for the amateur radio licence examinations. Following the valuable feedback from the tutor community, certain points have been clarified. There are no new learning points with this revision—version 1.4—but one very significant change is that the Intermediate practical assessment is to be discontinued […]
As part of its continuing Get on the air to care initiative, the RSGB has created a Facebook group to support new Foundation licensees who have taken their exam this year via remote invigilation, plus those returning to amateur radio after a number of years. For details on how to join the group, see rsgb.org/beyond-exams.
