RSGB National Radio Centre to Close Temporarily

Having considered the rapidly increasing Covid cases and the high transmission rates, the RSGB has reluctantly decided to close the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) at Bletchley Park until further notice. This is a temporary measure.

The NRC will close at 3pm on Friday 17 December 2021 and the closure will run throughout the Christmas and New Year period. The situation will be reviewed in the New Year and announcements made via GB2RS News, the RSGB website and social media about reopening.

During the closure, the RSGB Members’ voucher (for free entry to the NRC) will be taken off-line. The RSGB apologies for any disappointment or inconvenience the closure may cause but believe it is best for the wellbeing of both volunteers and visitors.

RSGB National Radio Centre - https://rsgb.org/main/about-us/national-radio-centre-gb3rs/

First GI-QRP Convention

Advance Notice! The first-ever GI-QRP convention will take place on the 25th June 2022 at the Tandragee Golf Club, 11 Markethill Road, Tandragee, Craigavon BT62 2ER, doors open at 9 am.

Presentations start at 10 am there will be Lectures/Seminars, a Buildathon, Special Interest Groups, Talk-In, Trade Stands, Prize Draw/Raffle, Catering, Licensed Bar with ample parking and disabled access.

As well as this being the first-ever QRP convention in GI there will be an opportunity to work the GQRP Club callsign GI5LOW for the first time on the week leading up to the convention and the weekend of the Convention.

The GI-QRP Convention is being held in association with the GQRP Club.

Monaco Special Event

Members of the Association of Radio Amateurs from Monaco (ARM) marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Albert I, Prince of Monaco (1848-1922) between 1st April and 31st May 2021 next year with the callsign 3A5M.

The Prince was a humanist, scientist, founder of the Oceanographic Museum and Institute in Monaco.

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