RSGB YOTA Team Announced

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

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!