Senate Confirms Olivia Trusty to FCC

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Senate Confirms Olivia Trusty to FCC

The Senate has confirmed Olivia Trusty, a Republican nominated by President Trump, to the Federal Communications Commission. Once sworn in, Trusty will shift the FCC to a 2-1 Republican majority.

The simultaneous resignations earlier this month of Republican Commissioner Nathan Simington and Democratic Commissioner Geoffrey Starks left the agency without a quorum and in a 1-1 party tie.

Trusty’s nomination was confirmed Tuesday 17th June 2025, by a 53-45 vote, mostly along party lines.

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RSGB YOTA Team Announced

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The RSGB has announced the team of young members who will be representing the Society at this summer’s Youngsters on the Air camp. The event, hosted by the French national amateur radio society and the IARU, will take place at the historical Château de Jambville near Paris between 18-25 August. The team is made up of team leader, Leon, 2E0VUF and team members Sophie, M7IJG and Emily, M7HPU.

More Information - http://www. rsgb.org/yota-camp 

Barry Lewis (G4SJH) honoured at Paris IARU meeting

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Congratulations to Barry Lewis, G4SJH who has been given the IARU Diamond Award at the IARU R1 Interim meeting in Paris.

The award is given to “An IARU volunteer of long standing who has provided services over a significant number of years and has shown exceptional diligence during a long period of service.”

In addition to his work for the IARU, Barry volunteers as the RSGB Microwave Manager.