Kenwood Trophy Award 2018

The RSGB’s Kenwood Trophy is awarded for making a significant contribution to training and development in amateur radio, and this year, the award went to the Essex Ham Group.

Announcing the award, General Manager Steve Thomas M1ACB stated that the trophy was awarded in particular for the online training material that has formed the basis for many amateur radio licence courses at clubs throughout the UK. Essex Ham would like to thank the RSGB for the award, and to all of Essex Ham’s supporters who continue to help drive the group’s activities.

More Information - https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/rsgb-agm-2018.html
 

New RSGB Chair Appointed

The RSGB have annouced the appointment of Ian Shephard (G4EVK) as the new chair of the RSGB board.

New RSGB Chair Ian Shephard (G4EVK)

Ian takes over from Graham Murchie (G4FSG) who has completed a four year term. 

Also leaving the board are Steve Hartley (G0FUW) and Alan Messenger (G0TLK), who are replaced by Simone Wilson (M0BOX) and Mark Jones G0MGX).

At the recent RSGB AGM, Philip Willis was endorsed as a Nominated Director.

FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn Stepping Down

FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn is leaving the Commission. She announced at the FCC’s 17th April 2018 meeting that it would be her last as a commissioner. She plans to leave before the Commission’s next scheduled meeting on 10th May 2018.

Following her 2013 appointment by President Barack Obama, Clyburn served as acting FCC chair, the first woman to head the agency. A Democrat, she is currently serving a second term on the Commission.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai congratulated Clyburn on “her distinguished tenure at the FCC,” calling her “a tremendous leader and a committed public servant.”