RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for May 3rd 2026

RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for May 3rd 2026

From GB2RS by Weekly RSGB News Broadcast read by Jeremy G4NJH.

May 1, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 495

About this episode

This episode covers the latest news from the RSGB, including the opening of ticket sales for the 2026 Convention and the appointment of a new Accessibility Champion.

GB2RS News Sunday, the 3rd of May 2026 The news headlines: Ticket sales for the RSGB 2026 Convention are now open! RSGB appoints a new volunteer Accessibility Champion FCC authorises commercial satellite constellation use in the 70cm band You can now buy tickets for the RSGB 2026 Convention in Milton Keynes. The event takes place between the 9th and 11th of October and is a must for any radio amateur looking to learn, connect and be inspired. Several lecturers have already been confirmed, and include Nobby Styles, G0VJG, talking about the South Georgia DXpedition in March 2027, as well as recent Wortley-Talbot Trophy winner Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL, on HF propagation studies from the Baldock space weather station. Ticket sales for workshops taking place over the weekend are also open. These are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and with only 20 spaces available for each, secure your place now to ensure you don’t miss out. Go to rsgb.org/convention to read the latest Convention news and purchase your tickets. RSGB Board Director Nathan Nuttall, MM9OCC, has announced that Jane Joyce, M8WVJ, has been appointed as the new RSGB Accessibility Champion. Jane brings a wealth of…

People in this episode

Host: Jeremy G4NJH

Topics covered

  • RSGB Convention
  • Accessibility in amateur radio
  • Satellite communication
  • HF propagation
  • Radio amateur events

Keywords

  • RSGB
  • 2026 Convention
  • Accessibility Champion
  • Nobby Styles
  • Gwyn Griffiths
  • HF propagation
  • Milton Keynes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RSGB, FCC

Places: Milton Keynes

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