Barry Lewis (G4SJH) honoured at Paris IARU meeting

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.

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/