Resuming UK Examinations in Clubs

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Resuming UK Examinations in Clubs

The RSGB remote invigilation exams have been a great success during the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 3,100 candidates have made the first step into the hobby by obtaining a Foundation pass, nearly 950 have progressed to the Intermediate exam and over 330 to the Full licence.

However, the UK Government’s roadmap to exiting the Covid-19 restrictions means we can now plan to resume exams for candidates who prefer to sit them in a club setting with in-person invigilation.

The RSGB will start accepting bookings from club Examination Secretaries from the date when the Government lifts all Covid-19 restrictions in their part of the UK. There will be some changes to make the booking process more streamlined and details will be released in a later communication.

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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)

Welsh Special Event Station GB100

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John, MW1CFN, will be active as GB1004FTS from Anglesey Island (EU-005), an island off the mainland's northwest coast, between 25th March and 8th April 2021.

Operations will be on various HF bands including 6 and 2 meters using SSB and the Digital modes.

Activity is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force's No. 4 Flying Training School which opened up on 1st April 1921.

QSL via MW1CFN direct