Ham Radio News Presenter Retires At 101

Happy birthday and happy retirement to Peter Valentine, GØNQZ, who upon reaching the age of 101 on the 12th of April, has decided to take things a little easier…..but only just a little. Peter is still an active radio ham and participant in regular nets, including the HF nets of the International Short Wave League and the Radio Amateurs Old Timers’ Association. Peter has to his credit an enviable record as a presenter for the Radio Society of Great Britain’s GB2RS report. Best wishes and see you on the air, Peter!

RSGB Board Chair and Vice Chair Announced

After the recent AGM, a brief Board meeting was held. The Board chose Stewart Bryant, G3YSX to continue as Board Chair and Peter Bowyer, G4MJS as Vice Chair. Both will remain in these roles until the 2026 AGM.

You can find details of all RSGB Board Directors at rsgb.org/board, and the new Board Liaison roles for the coming year will be confirmed and added to the page shortly.

RSGB Board Directors - https://rsgb.org/main/about-us/board-of-directors/

RAC Votes to Cancel Attendance at Hamvention

Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC), the national association for amateur radio in Canada, has voted to cancel plans to attend and operate a booth at Hamvention in Ohio. The organization cited heightened tensions between Canada and the United States as contributing to its decision.

The relationship between Canada and the United States has become increasingly strained due to recent trade disputes and tariffs imposed by the US government. Adding to these challenges, controversial remarks from US leaders, including suggestions of Canada becoming the 51st state, have heightened concerns about Canadian sovereignty.

RAC hopes to return to Hamvention in the future.

RAC - https://www.rac.ca/