RSGB Regional Vacancies

The RSGB has vacancies for someone to be co-opted as the Regional Representative for Region 11 until the AGM in 2023. Region 11 covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, South Gloucestershire and the Channel Islands. There are 13 RSGB Regional Representatives covering the whole of the UK and they must reside in the region they represent. There are also vacancies for District Representatives for Dorset, North-East England and Lancashire.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Regional Team please contact David, M0MBD by email rr12@rsgb.org.uk

Radio Ham Becomes Archbishop

Last week, the Church of Sweden elected Martin Modéus as the new archbishop. Martin, who today is the bishop of the Diocese of Linköping, has the call sign SM5LVQ will be the 71st Archbishop of the Church of Sweden.

Tried to find more information about the bishop's radio activities, but it is limited to 1980 when Martin became a member of the SSA as SM7LVQ. (QTC No.1 / 1981)

On 4th December 2022, Martin Modéus will be received as the new archbishop of Uppsala Cathedral.

More Information - https://tinyurl.com/IARU-Sweden

Ham Radio Equipment Grant for Amateur Radio group

Lee County Amateur Radio Emergency Services have received a substantial grant to purchase radio equipment

Thanks to a big grant, Lee County Amateur Radio Emergency Services will be able to purchase new radio communications equipment to strengthen their county’s response during emergencies.

The Lower Colorado River Authority and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative gave them a grant for $11,349.

The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $3,500 in matching funds from the recipient, will allow the group to expand its geographic reach and resiliency through the purchase of new radios, antennas, and other electronic equipment.

Lee County Amateur Radio Emergency Services is a volunteer organization that was founded in 2019.

They serve the Lee County Emergency Operations Center’s official backup for communications during events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, or cyber-attacks.

In the event official channels go down, the group will assist in connecting first responders with members of the community, as well as state and federal support networks.

This grant is one of 36 grants awarded recently through the LCRA Community Development Partnership Program, which helps volunteer fire departments, local governments, emergency responders, and nonprofit organizations fund capital improvement in their service areas.

Media Story - https://kwhi.com/2022/06/03/lee-county-group-receives-grant-from-lcra-bluebonnet-electric/