Amateur / Ham Radio Tutors Newsletter

The May 2014 edition of the free amateur / ham radio training instructors' newsletter is now available for download from the RSGB website.

Topics this issue include:-

• 2014-15 Advanced Exam Schedule
• Issue of formal results
• Conduct of Examinations booklet
• What if…?
• Syllabus areas needing examination items
• Paying for exams online
• Train the Trainers
• Training guidance
• Candidates with special needs
• Playing the game by The Rules

Download the latest and previous editions of the newsletter - http://rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/tutor-resources-2/newsletters/

RSGB to develop links with school

The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) has been approached by parents and school teachers who have suggested that the Amateur Radio Society of Great Britain could help support education in schools using amateur / ham radio, and the diverse skills of radio amateurs 

To validate this idea, the RSGB is looking to produce a list of affiliated amateur radio clubs that are willing to help support schools in their area.

Patrick M0ZPK is working on the project for the RSGB. If you are a school and would like to be involved, or an amateur radio club who is currently helping schools or would like to, please contact m0zpk@yahoo.co.uk

Further information - http://www.m0zpk.co.uk/rsgbtec/

ILLW set for another good year

The International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend participation list continues to grow, with stations from Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway and Switzerland joining this years event.

Nearly 270 locations in 33 countries have already committed to this premier fun-event held on the third full weekend in August for the past two decades.

Registrations include amateur / ham radio clubs / organisations and individuals from Asia, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, Oceania and the America's - in fact many countries that relied on this form of coastal navigation for the safe passage of ships.

The event aims to raise public awareness of the need to preserve marine beacons and promote Amateur Radio. An enjoyable time is had by those who mount portable stations on that weekend. Some have special QSL cards available for contacts.

In Australia VK5BWR Point Lowly is the 100th entry, followed by Spain EA1/DK6EA activating the Faro de Cabo de Silleiro lighthouse as number 200. Who will be this year's prestigious 300th registration?

To learn more about this fun-event that has easy guidelines, see past activation reports, or to register for the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend on 16 - 17th August 2014.

More information - http://www.illw.net