"Q" RSL to Celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Holders of a UK Foundation, Intermediate or Full Amateur Radio licence can apply online for a Notice of Variation (NoV) to use the "Q" RSL in their callsign during the month of June
We’ve recently played a part in helping the UK’s passionate amateur radio community to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s forthcoming Platinum Jubilee – and it all comes down to one letter of the alphabet.
Every amateur radio user in the UK needs a licence from Ofcom, and under their licences we assign each user a unique identity, known as a call sign. We also have to keep an eye on how these call signs are formatted, to make sure they meet global rules on how radio is used.
On occasion, when we’re asked to, we can vary these licences temporarily, to allow radio amateurs to use specially amended call signs – these are often requested around moments of particular national interest.
So, last year, when radio amateurs asked us if they could do something special, to mark this year’s Platinum Jubilee, we immediately agreed. We’ve therefore given special permission for radio amateurs to apply for a special 'notice of variation' allowing them to insert a 'Q' (to represent the Queen) into their call signs throughout June. This is to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
Apply for your Platinum Jubilee "Q" NoV - https://rsgb.org/main/operating/licensing-novs-visitors/online-nov-application/hmq-platinum-jubilee-nov/