In our latest video, we take a look at how a potential newbie gets started today (or doesn't!). We find that we MUST start offering a better user experience. See for the results of our User Experience test, and perhaps try it for yourself...?

Unexpected release of a new syllabus (again, no consultation with the training community). Essex Ham's already discovered at least one change that has snuck in without being on @thersgb's change list. There may be more. This is not helpful to either students or tutors.

@theRSGB We've identified that there are changes to the syllabus that don't appear in the published change list, such as a change to section 2I5. Can RSGB's Exam Team let us know if there are any other undocumented changes that are being quietly snuck through?

We’re on GB3DA if anyone wants to join our ragchew - Give a call as GB0NR here at the Hackspace

Essex Ham will be meeting up at the East Essex Hackspace on Sunday the 2nd of Feb (with no Canvey Rally, we have time on our hands). Join us 12-4pm Sunday, or listen out for us on 2m -

Thanks to those of you who joined tonight’s out of this world net - here is what ChatGPT made of tonight’s subjects - Monday Night Net 8pm weekly on GB3DA and streamed at

We’ve just released our annual survey. Have your say in the 2025 UK Amateur Radio Survey!

@rugbypops Ok. This time I have sent a Canvas invite (for direct access). Just sent to your Outlook address

@rugbypops An access code for mocks was sent at 15:48 yesterday - perhaps check spam?

@rugbypops Sure - there are several options for accessing extra mocks - see:

Canvey Rally 2025, originally planned for February, has been cancelled - see full details of the announcement here:

Thanks to all for joining the net tonight. Here’s what ChatGPT generated for tonight’s net contents. (Is it me, or does this look like our Kelly?) 73 and 42 everyone. #LLAP

Great ‘net tonight with 15 of us on… hot topic was plastic washing up bowls in metal sinks. Here’s the AI image generated when you mix ham radio and the kitchen sink. Join us next Monday from 8pm on GB3DA or listen online at

Dorothy M0LMR is on-air from @EEHackSpace for the 2m Activity Day. Calling on 145.500

Today is another Essex 2m activity day. Get on-air from 1pm onwards and let’s generate some local on-air activity. We’ll also be at @EEHackSpace from 1pm. Pop along, or listen out for us on-air.

Well done to everyone involved with JOTA over the weekend - a great way to promote the hobby. For a video of Essex Ham's activation at @EEHackSpace, see

We’re on 2m for the JOTA weekend at the @EEHackSpace - listen out for us on 145.500 or call us on GB3DA as GB0EHH

It’s the @theRSGB annual convention in Milton Keynes this weekend. To those going… have fun. For those of us not going, some of the event is being live streamed, including the keynote speech at 9:15 on Saturday on the future of licensing and education -

Tonight is the SEARS bring and buy sale. All are welcome to come along for a chat (and maybe a bargain). Doors open at 7:30pm St. Michaels Church, Benfleet SS7 2UW.