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 […]
The IARU Region 1 Political Relations Committee attended a European workshop that is drafting the next radio spectrum programme for the 2025 to 2030 period. Topics included strategic spectrum issues, climate change and EMF. The IARU was pleased to be able to submit a contribution that is now available with inputs from other stakeholders at […]
The IARUMS Region 1 Newsletter October 2020 is now available. Click on the link to read it! …
The IARU Region 1 Political Relations Committee attended a European workshop that is drafting the next radio spectrum programme for the 2025 to 2030 period. Topics included strategic spectrum issues, climate change and EMF. The IARU was pleased to be able to submit a contribution that is now available with inputs from other stakeholders at […]
The 2 November marked the centennial of US radio station KDKA. The station originally began operations in 1916 as an amateur radio station, call sign 8XK. After WWI, the operators reorganised the station as a commercial AM radio station. To celebrate this historic milestone, Pittsburgh area amateur radio operators will take to the airwaves with […]
Remo, HB9SHD plans to be active as 8Q7RM from Kandolhu Island, IOTA reference AS-013, until 29 November. Activity will be holiday-style on HF using CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via HB9SHD. Robert, S53R plans to continue working in his spare time as T6AA in the Afghan capital city of Kabul, until mid-December. Giorgio, IU5HWS […]
Please remember to check before the contest for any new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own national and local government’s advice. The WAE DX RTTY contest ends its 48 hour run at 2359UTC this Sunday, the 15th. Using the 3.5 to […]
