RSGB ETC Committee Vacancy

The RSGB ETCC Chair is looking for a volunteer to join the Emerging Technology Co-ordinating Committee (ETCC) to act as Regional Representative for the Central England region. The function of the ETCC is to assist radio amateurs seeking an NoV to operate Repeaters, Gateways or Beacons within the UK. The successful applicant will have broad experience of radio system engineering, analogue and digital modes, local topography and propagation theory. If you’re interested in this role, or know someone who might be, the first step is to email ETCC Chair Andrew Barrett, G8DOR by 9 July at etcc.chairman@rsgb.org.uk 

Ian Shepherd, G4EVK - RSGB Board Director Co-option

The RSGB Board has made the following announcement:

Under the Article 32 a co-opted Director must retire at the AGM following their co-option. Ian Shepherd, G4EVK had been co-opted prior to the 2023 AGM and so would normally have had to retire from the Board. The Articles provide that “in exceptional circumstances, to fulfil a specific need, the Board may vary the above arrangements. Due notice will be published via RadCom.”

Whilst the meaning of the Articles could be interpreted to make this requirement unnecessary the Board considers it prudent to put the point beyond doubt. It therefore gives notice that it has decided to co-opt Ian Shepherd under Article 37 to the Board to serve until the 2024 AGM without the need to stand for election or nomination.

Its reasons are to ensure that the Board has sufficient members so as to address the challenges caused by the post pandemic changes in amateur radio, and society in general, and the significant economic challenges facing the United Kingdom.

RSGB team announced for YOTA Hungary

The RSGB has announced the team of young members who will be representing the Society and the UK at this summer’s Youngsters on the Air camp. The event, hosted by the Hungarian Radio Amateur Society MRASZ, will take place in Gyor, Hungary between 5 and 12 August. The team is made up of Alexander, 2E0FMZ (Team Leader); Henry-James, M7HJR; Hannah, M7YYQ and Jake, M7JNS.

Announced - https://rsgb.org/main/about-us/yota/yota-summer-camps/yota-hungary-2023/yota-hungary-team/