Ham Radio Friedrichshafen Physical Event Cancelled

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Due to current developments regarding the spread of COVID-19, Messe Friedrichshafen has been forced to make a very difficult decision. The Ham Radio international amateur radio exhibition will not take place in the planned time frame of 25-27 June 2021, but instead will be held from 24-26 June 2022.

“It was not an easy decision for us; however, an exhibition like Ham Radio depends on a high level of international participation. Due to the current uncertainties in the travel sector, it is simply not feasible to hold it this year.”
— Klaus Wellmann, CEO of Messe Friedrichshafen
“It is deeply regrettable that the event cannot take place as planned. We were so looking forward to our get-together with the industry.”
— Project Manager Petra Rathgeber
“We support the decision of Messe Friedrichshafen to cancel this year’s Ham Radio exhibition at this early date. Naturally, we are very disappointed that our meeting with friends in Friedrichshafen will not take place, after all. However, the online version of Ham Radio that is now planned to take place from June 25 to 27, 2021, is a consolation that we very much look forward to, as it will offer our members of ham-radio friends some interesting surprises.”
— Christian NetShelter, chairman of the German Amateur Radio Club e.V. (DARC)

National Hamfest 2021

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The organisers of the UK's National Hamfest, planned to take place at the Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground on 24-25 September 2021, will make a final decision in June

“We are closely monitoring the ever-changing health landscape, government guidance and roadmap steps coming out of lockdown, and are optimistic that we can arrive at a decision for this years event in June.

Preparations are continuing behind the scenes as usual to bring you the premier radio rally in the UK calendar.

Our primary responsibility is to the health and welfare of our volunteers, traders and visitors. We thank you for your continued support and patience whilst we prepare.”
— The Directors of National Hamfest (Lincoln) Limited.

National Hamfest 2021 - https://www.nationalhamfest.org.uk/

RSGB AGM and Elections 2021

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Voting for the RSGB elections is now open. On the RSGB AGM and election web pages you will find:

  • The Calling Notice for the AGM

  • Details of the Resolutions

  • Candidate statements for the two people to be endorsed as Nominated Directors

  • Candidate statements for the two people standing for RSGB President

  • Candidate statements for the five people standing for elected Board Director

Details of how to vote

Voting ends at 9am on Thursday 22 April 2021

The RSGB will be holding its AGM online this year on Saturday 24 April 2021 and will livestream the event. You will be able to submit written questions in advance - http://rsgb.org/main/agm-2021/submit-written-questions/

All of these details are also in the April issue of RadCom.