News from LRS and other sources
This section of the website includes a selection of news articles from both Leicester Radio Society members and any other news items from the Amateur Radio world that we think might be of interest to members.
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As part of our Coronation celebration activities, Ofcom approved R as the optional Coronation regional secondary locator prefix for all radio amateurs to use during May and June 2023.
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From 18 November 2022, all UK amateurs are required to have conducted EMF assessments for all the bands they use.
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It is now a requirement that all holders of UK amateur radio licenses comply with EMF rules when operating above 110 MHz and keep records of their station performance.
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Following on from the success of the remote invigilation exams for the Foundation and Intermediate licence, the RSGB is now expanding that to include Full licence exams.
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Following the success of remote invigilation Foundation exams, the RSGB is pleased to expand that to include Intermediate level exams.

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