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Syllabus v1.6 published

The new amateur radio licence has now been in effect for a few weeks. Changes to the licence conditions have made it necessary to revise the examination syllabus. We are pleased to release v1.6 of the syllabus which includes these revisions. Compared to v1.5—in current use—the only section that has seen major changes is Section […] http://dlvr.it/T6768S

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RSGB President's Review of 2023

We’ve released the video review of 2023 by RSGB President John McCullagh, GI4BWM Filmed at the Ofcom Spectrum Management Centre near Baldock in Hertfordshire, the video covers a wide range of very positive activities, events and achievements. The President also talks about the RSGB’s strategic priorities, gaining publicity in the mainstream media, and the important […] http://dlvr.it/T6768R

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GB2RS News Script for 28 April 2024

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 28 April 2024 (MS Word document) http://dlvr.it/T6767J

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Also in this weeks GB2RS…

The next in the series of the popular 145 Alive events, to promote the use of 145MHz FM, is scheduled to take place on 11 May 2024, from 1pm to 3pm. The event and the supporting Facebook Group was started by Tim, G5TM, and from the start of 2024 has been organised by Mark, M0XIC […] http://dlvr.it/T6768K

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2426 for Friday April 26th, 2024

- BREAKING NEWS: MFJ ENTERPRISES TO SCALE DOWN PRODUCT LINE, OPERATIONS - CALIFORNIA RADIO CLUB FACES HOMELESSNESS - SOLID COPY AGAIN FROM VOYAGER-1; RADIO ANTENNA SERVES VOYAGER-2 - DEBATE REOPENS OVER AM RADIO'S FUTURE IN CARS - HAMSCI SHARES EARLY ECLIPSE DATA; WWV'S TIME SIGNALS AFFECTED - YOTA COLLECTING ECLIPSE SAFETY GLASSES AT HAMVENTION - INDIAN ELECTIONS GET AN ASSIST FROM AMATEURS - HAMS PREPARE FOR SOS RADIO WEEK - BUNDABERG HOSTING RADIO CONVENTION, WIA ANNUAL MEETING - NOMINATE OUR NEXT YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: ONE HAM'S PRONOUNCEMENT ABOUT PRONOUNCING MARCONI'S NAME SCRIPT AUDIO http://dlvr.it/T6766r

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RSGB ETCC volunteer vacancy

After the sad loss of Bob Wilkinson, G3VVT, the RSGB’s Emerging Technology Co-ordinating Committee (ETCC) is looking for a volunteer to act as Regional Representative for the North of England region. The function of ETCC is to assist amateurs seeking to operate repeaters, gateways or beacons within the United Kingdom. Under the new licence rules, […] http://dlvr.it/T610PD

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New mock exam papers

The RSGB Exam Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) has published a new set of mock papers covering each of the amateur radio licence exams, from Foundation through to Direct to Full. These papers are in addition to those already available. They are each marked as ‘mock exam paper 3’ and you can find them on the […] http://dlvr.it/T610PC

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Regional Team

Do you have some spare time to support fellow radio amateurs? Are you passionate about the future of amateur radio? Do you support the work of the Society? Are you fit, active and full of enthusiasm? Do you like a challenge? The Society currently has a number of volunteer vacancies within the regional representation structure […] http://dlvr.it/T610Nt

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The Radio Communications Foundation is recruiting new Trustees

The Radio Communications Foundation is a small charity dedicated to encouraging people to take up radio as a hobby or, in the case of youngsters, considering an RF-based career. The RCF is proud to sponsor Arkwright Scholars, work with the RSGB and Bletchley Park to deliver radio building workshops, and to make grants for various […] http://dlvr.it/T5kjbt

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GB2RS News Script for 21 April 2024

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 21 April 2024 (MS Word document) http://dlvr.it/T5kjbv

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Rallies and Events News – 21 April 2024

Andover Radio Amateur Club Boot Sale is taking place today, the 21 April, at Wildhern Village Hall, Tangley, Wildhern, Andover, SP11 0JE. The doors open at 10am for visitors and at 9am for sellers. Entry costs £2. The fee for a field pitch is £8 and the cost for a table in the hall is […] http://dlvr.it/T5kjZR

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Also in GB2RS this week…

Following the introduction in February of the new Ofcom amateur radio licence conditions, the RSGB has continued to provide information and support to radio amateurs to help them make the most of the changes. This has included updates, club talks and a section of the AGM event focused on those licence changes. Go to the […] http://dlvr.it/T5kjbp

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News for England South-West – 21 April 2024

On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by an SSB net on 144.260MHz at 10.30am. The Club has weekday nets taking place from 4pm on 145.450MHz, except Wednesday when the net moves to 144.260MHz between 8 and 9pm. The Club’s Friday nets take place from 11am […] http://dlvr.it/T5kHhl

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News for Wales – 21 April 2024

The next meeting of Aberdare and District Amateur Radio Society will be held on Friday 26 April at Hirwaun YMCA Hall, CF44 9RB from 6pm. Ian Miles 2W0IWM, [email protected] Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club has its weekly meeting on Wednesday from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend. The club is an approved […] http://dlvr.it/T5kHhk

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Tony, G0KXW – helped by RSGB Planning Advisory Committee

In May 2021, Tony, G0KXW contacted the RSGB Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) for advice regarding a written letter of complaint he had received from Warrington Borough Council. The letter concerned an antenna he had erected in his garden two months prior, which was a hustler 6btv ground mounted antenna. It had an end fed onto the gable […] http://dlvr.it/T5kHhh

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RSGB Board appoints its Chair

The RSGB Board has met for the first time since the Society’s AGM where three Directors were endorsed to serve as Nominated Directors on the Board and one was confirmed as elected unopposed. The new Board has chosen Dr Stewart Bryant, G3YSX to continue in the role of RSGB Board Chair until the 2025 AGM. […] http://dlvr.it/T5kHhg

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The new licence conditions – RSGB help and support

Following the introduction in February of the new Ofcom amateur radio licence conditions, the RSGB has continued to provide information and support to radio amateurs to help them make the most of the changes. This has included updates, club talks and a section of the AGM event focused on those licence changes. Go to the […] http://dlvr.it/T5kHfL