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New video blog uploaded

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 07:53 AM PST
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The RSGB has just launched its first video blog, or vlog, to share what is
happening behind the scenes in preparation for YOTA 2017, the amateur radio
youth event planned for the summer. It features the Youth Committee Chair,
Mike Jones, 2E0MLJ. Look out for more vlogs in the coming weeks, where you
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Talk to Cadets in Exercise Blue Ham

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 07:46 AM PST
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The Cadet signals exercise known as Exercise Blue Ham is due to take place
on 5MHz on 18 and 19 March, then again on the 25th and 26th. Not only will
they be speaking to other cadet groups, they welcome calls from amateurs
too – but only make contact on amateur licensed frequencies. Full details []

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Latest news on RSGB AGM

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 07:21 AM PST
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The 90th RSGB AGM will be held at the Angel Hotel, Castle St, Cardiff CF10
1SZ on Saturday, 22 April 2017, commencing at 12 noon. Arrangements have
been made for Members who are unable to attend the AGM to cast their votes
by proxy—details of this are now on the AGM web pages at rsgb.org/AGM2017.
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146-147MHz Notice of Variation update

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 07:07 AM PST
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Following a request from the RSGB, Ofcom has kindly agreed an increased
power level of 50 watts ERP for new 146-147MHz Notice of Variation
applications. The band is only available to holders of a Full Licence and
all other NoV terms remain unchanged, including antenna height and
geographical restrictions. New applicants or existing NoV holders []

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Another convention lecture now online

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 07:05 AM PST
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The talk Being the DX, QRP by Dominic Baines, M1KTA is the latest 2016 RSGB
Convention lecture available for members to view via the new video portal
at rsgb.org/video. It joins Contesting from VY2ZM on Prince Edward Island
by Jeff Briggs, VY2ZM; Developments in IOTA, update on electronic QSLing
and the future by Roger Ballister, []