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We are delighted to announce that Her Majesty @QueenNoor has chosen to donate #amateurradio equipment of His late Majesty, King Hussein of Jordan, JY1 to the Society. A permanent display is being organised at RSGB National Radio Centre. Full announcement:

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144 - 146MHz range was successfully withdrawn from French WRC-23 aeronautical proposal. This excellent result for amateur radio occurred in parallel to a number of other proposals being adopted to support aeronautical interests. See more at shortly. #hamr

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It is with great sadness we hear that the RSGB’s patron HRH The Prince Philip has died. Patron since 1952, he joined the Society for SES, anniv events and exhibitions. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and the royal family at this sad time. #hamr

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Photo Friday *Inset caption here!* Photo G3GVM #hamr #hamradio

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We are deeply saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the King and all members of the Royal Family at this sad time #HerMajesty

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Congratulations Leanne, M0OCL, (12) - youngest UK person to pass Advanced Exam. She’s a member of @NorfolkARC #hamr

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Bill Sykes, G2HCG - happy 100th birthday! He's well-known for involvement with JBeam aerials & his in-depth knowledge of aerials in general. He's still active mostly on 80m slow scan TV. We contacted @BBCRadioSolent & they interviewed him today: #hamradio

Breakfast on BBC Radio Solent - Radio Solent listeners wish Bill Sykes a Happy 100th Birthday! -...

Bill from Milford-on-Sea joined us on his special day & we had a few surprises for him.

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2 years

Isabella, aged 8 (Matt, M0LMK’s daughter) recently got to speak to American astronaut Kjell Lindgren onboard the #ISS . The recording will feature on the NASA website. Have a listen at: #hamr

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We're delighted that the 3,000th person has just passed their Foundation licence via remote invigilation! Congratulations to them and welcome to everyone who has become a radio amateur over the last year #hamr #GOTA2C

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We're delighted that 1,000th person has passed remote invigilation Foundation exam! Congratulations to them & everyone who has joined #amateurradio recently. To celebrate, we've created a special web page to share stories of some new licensees: #GOTA2C

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2 years

Well done to Pascal Grandjean, F5LEN who was awarded the Les Barclay Memorial Award for VHF-and-up propagation prediction tools. #hamr #amateurradio

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Happy New Year from the RSGB!

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Yesterday we reached the incredible total of 2,000 candidates passing the Foundation exam via remote invigilation! Congratulations to them all. If you hear new licensees on the airways do encourage and help them along #GOTA2C

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2 years

Season's Greetings from the RSGB!

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4 years

Louis Varney Cup for advances in space communication. Awarded to Simon Brown, G4ELI for developing SDR console, enabling amateurs around world to explore possibilities offered by QO-100 geostationary satellite in partic, and SDR in general. Nominated by RSGB Spectrum Forum #hamr

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2 years

'Take a look at my radio station' RSGB National Radio Centre creating new display, showing simple radio set-ups, to inspire newcomers to amateur radio. To join in email good quality pic of you operating or your shack/bench to: nrc.support @rsgb .org.uk Most suitable selected. #hamr

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3 years

The RSGB would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas! #hamr

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10 months

❤️ Congratulations to RSGB Board Director Ben Lloyd, GW4BML who proposed to his partner Martha, MW3MBL this week on Pabbay Island during his SOTA expedition. Daughter Lyra was also with them, making this a very unique and special moment ❤️ #OuterHebrides #amateurradio #proposal

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Krassi - a new RSGB National Radio Centre volunteer - passed her Foundation Licence and gained her M7YAY call sign last week. She made her first HF SSB QSO with YO3FBD from the NRC’s GB3RS station on 20m using the Flex6500 and SteppIR. Congratulations Krassi! #hamr

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3 years

Photo Friday starts with portable 2m transceiver lockdown project from Tim, G8JFX: "SA818 RF module & Atmel embedded processor. Uses any normal 2m simplex & repeater channels on 12.5kHz spacing. Switchable 0.5W/1W; generates standard CTSS freqs. USB charger built in" #hamr

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4 years

We are delighted that 4,000 people have taken #amateurradio exams via remote invigilation. This number covers exams at all three licence levels. We know that all radio amateurs will be encouraging as people progress and enjoy the diversity of amateur radio #GOTA2C

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1 year

Thank you to all the RSGB National Radio Centre volunteers who took part in 1940s weekend at @BletchleyPark last weekend - here you can see the re-enactment SOE and Dave, G8YFH operating a WWII AM radio - well done to all! #amateurradio #hamr

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4 years

Our second photo shows VQ4AQ in July 1957 #hamr

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1 year

Photo Friday: Take a few minutes to read about Joe, M7HJO, aged nine, who earlier this year passed his Foundation Exam, and has now been issued the first ever Foundation Gold Award! Congratulations Joe 👏 👏 Full story : #amateurradio #hamr #STEMeducation

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(1of2)👏👏👏 Congratulations Chris Deacon, G4IFX who has been awarded a PhD from the @UniofBath after completing research on propagation. His thesis was entitled: “Radio propagation through ionospheric Sporadic-E”. To find out more: #amateurradio #hamr

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4 years

This year's RSGB Convention is an online event on Sat 10 Oct. It is open to everyone and will be a free event. Two streams provide a range of great lectures whether you're new to #amateurradio or have been enjoying it for years. FFI: #GOTA2C

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Today we're celebrating #WorldAmateurRadioDay with some shots of the great outdoors! #OTD in 1925 the IARU was formed in Paris. Read more at: @IARU @IARU_R1 #hamr #amateurradio

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The RSGB would like to wish you all a very happy 2021 - let's hope we can meet in person again! #hamr

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Fraser Shepherd Award for research into microwave applications for radio communication. Awarded to Mike Willis, G0MJW; Paul Marsh, M0EYT and Remco den Besten, PA3FYM for development of hugely successful QO-100 dual-band antenna feed. Full citation: #hamr

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📣 @Ofcom investigation helps convict man for #amateurradio interference. Defendant found guilty of unlicensed use of radio equipment, illegal possession of radio apparatus & causing deliberate interference to wireless telegraphy. Read more: #hamr

Ofcom investigation helps to convict man for amateur radio interference

Investigations carried out by Ofcom’s spectrum experts have helped to secure the conviction of a man who was deliberately causing harmful interference to amateur radio users in and around Hull.

www.ofcom.org.uk

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2 years

Construction comp - thank you for all entries. Well done to winners, runners up & those receiving honourable mentions. 📣We're delighted to say overall winner is David Law, G0LBK for '23cm band EME dish antenna'. He receives Pat Hawker G3VA Award. Congrats David! 🏆 #hamr

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2 years

Volunteers were delighted to welcome G6MGB to the RSGB National Radio Centre recently, where she operated GB3RS and made her first contact on 20m in 20 years. #hamr

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3 years

Photo Friday this week dips into the archives and starts with a DXpedition #hamr

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4 years

Photo Friday celebrates @hamyota Month 2020. @G0HRS enabled youngsters to get on the air despite restrictions. Isabella (7) got on radio with Dad Matt, M0LMK supervising - 2m FM on first day; 80m SSB on second. She enjoyed talking to people & putting them in her log book #hamr

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4 years

We're delighted that 1,000 people have now passed their Intermediate exam since the introduction of remote invigilation in July 2020. Congratulations to each one of those candidates! #hamr

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6 months

The Louis Varney Cup has been awarded to Graham Shirville, G3VZV. He has been nominated by @AmsatUK for his significant contribution over many years in supporting the amateur satellite service 👏 👏 👏 #amateurradio #hamr #RSGBagm

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2 years

Congratulations to newly-licenced M7TNZ who made his first QSO on 20m with II1ALPI using GB3RS station at RSGB National Radio Centre recently. He gained his Foundation Licence via @aircadets and wanted to find out how to obtain his Intermediate and Full Licence #hamr

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3 years

We have the sad task of informing you that Giles Read, G1MFG, RadCom Technical Editor became SK earlier today. A few days ago he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. Sadly he lost the fight today. Our thoughts are with his partner, Heather, & with his family and friends #hamr

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December's YOTA Month: Day 2 at RSGB National Radio Centre. We have 3 youngsters operating the #GB23YOTA call sign. Tommy, M7OMY is making contacts on 20m, with Pippa, M7PFL & Ella, M7XGC operating on QO-100. Have a listen out for them! #hamr #RSGBgrowth @hamyota @theRSGByouth

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Photo Friday: Pippa, M7PFL visited RSGB National Radio Centre with Grandparents & made SSB QSOs on 40m band. Pippa is 4th gen of radio amateur in family. Her Great-Grandfather was licensed & served in WWII - her Grandfather is now applying to reactivate his call sign G7TXT #hamr

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Congratulations Team @ARISS_Intl on a successful contact between @Space_Station & children at @st_peter_thanet ! 👏 What an unforgettable morning! The children did brilliantly with 18 questions answered by @AstroJaws #amateurradio #hamr @AMSATUK @M0XTD

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4 years

Following success of remote invigilation Foundation exams, we're expanding that to Intermediate exams from Mon 13 Jul via automated exam booking system. Earliest available slots for any exam is 2nd week Aug. Intermediate practicals waived until further notice #hamr #GOTA2C

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4 years

Our second photo was labelled G4XTA but the call sign on the car looks like G5PAI. It definitely shows dedication and innovation! #hamr

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1 year

A new amateur TV display, with signals received via wide-band segment of geostationary satellite QO-100, has just been installed at RSGB National Radio Centre. We're delighted to be able to demonstrate yet another exciting aspect of our technical hobby [1/2] #hamr #amateurradio

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2 years

Phil Crump, M0DNY has been awarded the Louis Varney Cup for the development of multiple WebSDRs at Goonhilly. Well done Phil! #hamr #amateurradio

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Following the #amateurradio licensing framework update by @Ofcom , volunteers at the RSGB National Radio Centre have been encouraging individuals, under careful supervision, to tune using the GB3RS station and, where appropriate, make a QSO. #hamr

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5 years

GB3RS at RSGB NRC recently made its first QSOs via QO100. Operated by Dave G4UFS, QSOs were made with Peter, M0EYT and then DL4FZB. Transmit side uses an old TR900 as the 144MHz driver, feeding a Kuhne Upconverter, generating about 15W at 2GHz. (1/2) @bletchleypark #hamr

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4 years

Our second photo shows Ellie, M7YLE working 2m in November 2020. She was on a socially-distanced walk with Sam, 2E0WEY to test his new mag-mount on the bridge over the M60 motorway in Sale #GOTA2C #hamr

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5 years

In June's RadCom, out this week, we cover a DXpedition to a new IOTA, EU-192, Inkari Island. We feature a no-tune, no-computer, no-SMD 70cm to 2.4GHz upconverter to get you onto Es’hail 2. Also ideas for building a strong local club structure & planning rules for tenants. #hamr

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2 years

RadCom Technical Editor, Matt Smith, M0VWS, RSGB General Manager, Steve Thomas, M1ACB and the entire RSGB YOTA team from Croatia joined @G3PYE and M4A this weekend for the HF SSB Field Day and 2m Trophy contests #hamr

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4 years

Happy 100th birthday to John Armstrong, GW3EJR! He says “It has been a long journey since 1920. I am still active, using a very ancient Icom IC-706, with a full size G5RV on HF and a Yagi on the 2m band. When I go out and about, I go on 2m with a Baofeng UV-5R5.” #GOTA2C #hamr

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5 years

We're delighted all 13 youngsters at the @ArkwrightTalent day at the RSGB's NRC have indicative passes in the Foundation exam. The photo shows 11 Scholars and two @stgeorgesharpenden pupils - after visiting the NRC this year the school wants to set up its own #amateurradio club

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5 years

We are aware of concerns about the 144MHz aeronautical proposal and RSGB volunteers continue to work as part of the IARU efforts to protect the interests of the global amateur radio community. #hamr #hamradio #gb2rs #iaru

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5 years

We continue to work with @IARU_R1 to convince @Ofcom and other international regulators to oppose the 144MHz WRC Agenda item. Details can be found: #hamr #hamradio

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5 years

We start Photo Friday with G3IUD/P on The Great Orme, North Wales with 13cm gear in QSO with G3NLZ/P. Photo: Oliver Heggs, G3NLR Wilmslow #hamr #hamradio

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3 years

Having listened to feedback, we’re delighted to announce that from this issue onwards, we are making RadCom available online for Members to read in the same week that the hard copy arrives through the letterbox. The January 2022 RadCom is now online: #hamr

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4 years

Photo Friday this week takes a look at some Field Days from times past. Do you recognise anyone at this first event? #hamr

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6 months

🎉Today is Morse Code Day🎉 In celebration, we asked Jim Bacon, G3YLA to record a special CW message just for you. 👀Watch the clip and then post your video reply back to us in the thread below. #MorseCode #amateurradio #hamr

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Visitors to RSGB NRC saw a special demonstration of direct two-way communication via the new QOSCAR 100 geostationary amateur radio satellite when members of AMSAT-UK and BATC set-up a temporary station earlier today. (1/2) @bletchleypark #hamr #hamradio

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We recently welcomed Ken Dunthorn (RAF 3086778) to the RSGB National Radio Centre as part of his visit to @bletchleypark He was delighted to reminisce back over 70 years, when he worked with R1155’s as an RAF wireless engineer. #hamr #hamradio

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Domantas, LY1JA from Lithuania operating GB17YOTA. Passed licence 1 week ago; made 64 QSOs tonight - first time on air on his own! #hamr

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4 years

UK amateurs continue to create new DX records on the 122 GHz millimetre-wave band. On 7 April a new all-time UK record of nearly 36km was worked with barely a milliwatt between Danbury Hill in Essex and the Isle of Sheppey by Roger Ray, G8CUB and Chris Whitmarsh, G8CUB #hamr

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3 years

Photo Friday this week starts with a photo sent to us by Tom McQuiggan, M7MCQ. Tom says, "At last(!) able to go on holiday but antennas were banned on the campsite, so I installed my Fly/Wasp/Midge deterrent in the garden area 😂" #hamr

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3 years

Our second photo shows a station at the National Field Day in 1949 #hamr

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5 years

Also from the RSGB archives this week... do you recognise this gentleman or his station? #hamr #hamradio

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4 years

We're delighted that 300 candidates have now booked a remote invigilation Foundation exam using the new booking system that went live on Monday! We wish you well and look forward to welcoming you into the world of amateur radio! #GOAT2C #hamr

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5 years

In our next step in an ongoing effort to protect the 144 MHz band, the RSGB President has written to Ofcom regarding the recent World Radio Conference WRC-23 aeronautical proposal. #hamr #gb2rs

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We're going a bit further back in the archives now, probably to the 1920s. Unfortunately we don't have any information about this photo. #hamr #hamradio

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5 years

Congratulations to Ian, GM3SEK who set a new 70cm world record distance on tropo on 28 Dec by working D41CV at a distance of 4,565km. That put him in unique position of holding both EME and tropo records on that band as, back on 12 Mar 1989, he worked ZL3AAD at 18,970km. #hamr

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Yesterday during #RSGBconvention President Stewart Bryant, G3YSX used the President's call sign GB4RS on QO-100 for first time ever and was delighted to make nine QSOs. He also had 190 QSOs using that call sign on other modes - he'd like to thank everyone who contacted him #hamr

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Louis Varney Cup: Dave, G8GKQ accepts this award as Chair of British Amateur Television Club Chair. His leadership of the BATC community in UK and overseas has been instrumental in enabling the QO100 satellite wideband transponder to be fully utilized #hamr

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Following rigorous tests, the RSGB is offering remote invigilation for online Foundation exams - exam dept will receive online bookings from 6 Apr. FFI incl an update on practical assessments: FAQ for candidates & tutors: #hamradio

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3 years

Last wk 11-yr-olds Caitlin, Milly and Alice had pre-arranged QSO with Robert, a French radio amateur in Dunkirk. John, G7OHO helped set up handheld 5W radio & Yagi-Uda antenna from Ramsgate promenade. Girls pronounced call sign as French would; Robert gave a 5 & 9 report #hamr

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Photo Friday: Here's 14-year-old Jayden, MW7CSO purchasing his intermediate manual from Glyn, GW0ANA (RSGB Regional Rep for Region 7) at the recent Welsh Rally. Good luck Jayden! #hamr

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2 years

March edition of RadCom out this week, includes: YOTA Month report; 2022 - a year in numbers; GreenCube satellite; ATV; Thoughts of a new amateur; QRP Matters; RSGB Transatlantic Centenary Tests; Antennas; Rugby Radio Transmitting Station in 1953 & much more! #hamr #amateurradio

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The RSGB would like to wish you all a very happy 2022 - let's hope we have more of a 'normal' year and can plan to meet in person again as we used to! #hamr

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[2/2] Beaconnect: The team was approached by curious members of the public, including 5-year-old Ellie who passed greetings messages to Richard, G4HHX and Sylvie, F4HJC, who were both supportive and encouraging. FFI: #hamr #amateurradio

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We're delighted that #amateurradio and our #GOTA2C campaign with @NHSEngland is featured prominently in the @BBC news today: The RSGB worked with the journalist to provide facts and contacts; thank you to Vanessa @nesky999 and everyone who spoke to her

Coronavirus: How amateur radio is connecting people during lockdown

More people are taking to the airwaves to stay connected. What's the appeal of amateur radio?

www.bbc.co.uk

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4 years

Our second photo is of G2WJ with his station #hamr

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Breaking news: @Ofcom has just shared a doc that sets out its "decision to update the #amateurradio licensing framework to ensure the policies and licences meet the needs of today and tomorrow’s radio amateurs, while streamlining the licensing process":

Statement: Updating the amateur radio licensing framework

We are proposing to make a number of changes to the amateur radio licensing framework, to make sure it meets the needs of today and tomorrow's radio amateurs.

www.ofcom.org.uk

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Thanks @bbcpointswest for featuring 10-yr-old Caitlin, M6XTT who passed Foundation exam via remote invigilation after being tutored by her grandfather Don, G3XTT during lockdown. RSGB EQAM Dave, M0OBW invigilated exam & suggested the story: #GOTA2C #hamr

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Listen for 7 call signs as part of YOTA 2022 summer camp, 6 - 13 Aug. 9A22YOTA will operate for the week. 9A1YOTA will join remotely on 8th with 9A2YOTA on EU-136. 9A3YOTA on 10th, with 9A4YOTA. 9A5YOTA on 12th. 9A100QO will work QO100 satellite from all locations. @hamyota #hamr

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Photo Friday: Harlow & District ARS recently ran a Radio Masterclass for Y7 pupils at Robert Barclay Academy. Young people experienced morse, satellite, voice & data communication and built their own one chip, digital FM radio. 50+ confirmed QSOs using VHF, HF & data modes. #hamr

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February’s RadCom is out this week, and includes a look at amateur radio in the media in 2022, a guide to portable VHF operating from a vehicle, plus features on a lightning detector, wireless Morse keys, radio blackouts & solar storms, and an antenna rotator controller. #hamr

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Congratulations Murray Niman, G6JYB who is awarded the title of Life Vice President for his outstanding contribution to #amateurradio , particularly in recognition of contribution as Chair of the Spectrum Forum. This is the highest honour the Society can bestow 👏 👏 👏 #RSGBagm

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We've launched a new VHF/UHF award to encourage people to use their new handheld and the substantial bandwidth we have at VHF and UHF, and also to do more radio-to-radio activity without the assistance of repeaters and internet gateways. FFI: #hamr

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#PhotoFriday goes back into the archives this week. Our first photo is a group of radio amateurs enjoying a Field Day in 1949 #hamr

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Life Vice President – this is awarded to recognise an outstanding contribution to amateur radio, and is the highest honour the Society can bestow. It is awarded to Dave Wilson, M0OBW for his tireless devotion over many years to all aspects of amateur radio and the Society #hamr

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Cambridge University Wireless Society will be hosting special call sign GB22YOTA again tomorrow, from 1400 to 1800 UTC, under the supervision of @G3ZAY . Here's Henry-James, M7HJR, active on the air last week for December's YOTA Month. @hamyota #hamr

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Bristol Post reports how radio amateurs handled a call to the emergency services via the GB3WR repeater #hamr

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3 years

RA17L Racal receiver donated to RSGB National Radio Centre for History Time Line display by Mrs Goslin, whose husband John Keith trained/worked at RAF Digby in Lincs. She also gave original RA17L manual and Morse training course materials he used as apprentice at RAF Digby #hamr

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9 months

Today is Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day! Whether you are a beginner or would like to improve your #Morse skills, we've got you covered. Visit to learn more and understand why this area of #amateurradio continues to attract new interest 😀

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4 years

RSGB launches remote invigilation exams for Full licence from Thu 24 Sep. Earliest date available for any exam is Wed 21 Oct. Please read Candidate Instructions before booking an exam - there is a link to them on the booking form: #hamr #GOTA2C

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2 years

Photo Friday: As December's YOTA Month draws to a close, we're featuring some of the youngsters who were active on the amateur bands this month. First up, 12-year-old Milly who, under supervision of Matt, M0LMK, made 40 contacts across Europe. Great work, Milly! @hamyota #hamr

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📸Photo Friday: #amateurradio can be a family hobby. During Covid-19 lockdown Roger, 2E1RSH tutored grandson Alex, M7NAL (pic) in weekly WhatsApp sessions for Foundation Exam In 2023 they took part in @JOTAJOTI at Alex's local Scout hut, where he first saw radio demo #familyfun

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RSGB Board Dir Ben Lloyd, GM4BML/P today made contact via 40m with RSGB President John McCullagh @gi4bwm who was using his President's call sign GB4RS. Ben was at top of summit on Seaforth Island. #amateurradio #hamr #SummitsOnTheAir #SOTA #OuterHebrides

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Prestigious Calcutta Key awarded to Dave Wilson, M0OBW for initiating, developing and managing the facilities to enable remote invigilation exams at all three levels. It resulted in over 4,000 candidates sitting exams in the UK and abroad during the pandemic restrictions #hamr

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Photo Friday: Lastly, we have Tommy, M7OMY, who activated GB22YOTA at the RSGB National Radio Centre, under supervision of László, M0BOY. Tommy had the opportunity work FM and linear LEO satellites for the first time. Nice work, Tommy! #hamr @hamyota @bletchleypark

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Congratulations to all aboard @Space_Station on successful contact with children at Axminster Community Primary Academy from @AcornMulti 👏👏👏 What an unforgettable morning! Children did brilliantly with 15 questions answered by @dominickmatthew #NA1SS @ARISS_Intl @AmsatUK

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A historic collection of Morse keys was recently donated to the RSGB National Radio Centre by Wythall Radio Club. NRC Volunteer Mervyn G4KLE, who is a proficient CW operator, has been demonstrating use of the keys to visitors. @BletchleyPark #hamr

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