Icom Unveils the IC-7300MK2 — The Evolution of a HF Legend!

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Icom Unveils the IC-7300MK2 — The Evolution of a HF Legend!

ICom have announced the debut of the IC-7300MK2 HF/50/70 MHz Transceiver. The successor to the wildly successful and world-renowned IC-7300, the IC-7300MK2 builds on a legacy of excellence with enhanced performance and great new features, setting a new standard for HF operation.

The original IC-7300 revolutionised the market with its RF direct-sampling system making sophisticated SDR technology accessible to a wider audience. The IC-7300MK2 takes that innovation to the next level offering improved features that will delight both new and experienced operators.

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Hans Summers, G0UPL Confirmed as the RSGB Convention After-Dinner Speaker

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Hans Summers, G0UPL from QRP Labs has been confirmed by the RSGB as the after-dinner speaker at its Convention in October. Following the gala dinner, Hans will be sharing the emotions he experienced during the nine months he spent adding SSB to the QMX transceiver.

Tickets for the gala dinner, along with those for the full Convention programme and the three exciting workshops, can be purchased via rsgb.org/convention  This year’s RSGB Convention takes place at Kents Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes between Friday the 10th and Sunday the 12th October 2025. Book now and join like-minded radio amateurs for an action-packed programme.

ESC Announces Updated Version of the Direct to Full Syllabus

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The RSGB Examination Standards Committee is pleased to announce the publication of an updated version of the Direct to Full syllabus.

The significant changes from the previous version are the moving of some points between Section One on Licensing and Section Two on Operating. These changes bring the Direct to Full syllabus into line with the latest version of the three-part syllabus.

You can find the updated syllabus and change documentation on the RSGB website.

These changes will come into effect from January 2026, so please choose the correct version of the syllabus for the date you plan to take your exam.

More Information - https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/rsgb-notices/2025/08/22/esc-announces-updated-version-of-the-direct-to-full-syllabus/