GB2RS News Sunday the 8th of October 2023 The news headlines: RSGB 2023 Convention New Intruder Watch Coordinator 2m band NoV extension   With just one week to go until the RSGB 2023 Convention, your time is running out to book packages or pre-book day tickets. The deadline is midnight today, Sunday the 8th of October, so head over to rsgb.org/convention and follow the booking links. You will still be able to buy day tickets at the Convention so do go along and enjoy not only the fantastic presentations in the RSGB programme and AMSAT-UK Colloquium but also the fun of catching up with other radio amateurs in person. If you live too far away to attend in person, there will be a live stream of some Convention content each day over the weekend. This year you will need to register in advance to watch that livestream, so reserve your free slot soon. You can find out more details about the live stream on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/livestream The RSGB is delighted to welcome Vaughan Ravenscroft, M0VRR as its new Intruder Watch Coordinator. There were a number of applicants for this volunteer role and the Society would like to thank them all for their interest and enthusiasm. Thanks must also go to Richard Lamont, G4DYA for his hard work and dedication to this important role over the last five years. You can contact Vaughan via [email protected] Ofcom has agreed to the RSGB request to extend the 146 or 147MHz NoV for a further year. It is available on a non-interference basis and the NoV is subject to a 30-day notice period of change or withdrawal. Full licence holders can apply for the 146 or 147MHz NoV on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/nov The RSGB’s news service, GB2RS, is one of the largest volunteer groups in the Society. Every Sunday, right across the UK, over 100 readers broadcast the latest mix of amateur radio stories, propagation forecasts, contesting and DX information, together with local club activities. There are plenty of ways to tune in, on-air and on the web. Have a look at rsgb.org/gb2rsschedule where you can download the full list of transmissions. Recently, a new broadcast for north Wales has been introduced. Brian, GW6VEI and Hugh, GW0WWQ transmit from the Denbigh area on 80m at 10.30 am local time with excellent regional coverage. Another new recruit, Sean, M0OEG is now delivering the news twice each Sunday via GB3EG in Wigan. One Newsreader recently reached an outstanding personal milestone. On 3rd September 2023, John, G0NAJ celebrated his 25th year of reading the GB2RS news in the Greater Manchester area. His first broadcast was in 1998 when the paper news script was still being sent through the post each week from RSGB HQ! John now reads from Dukinfield alongside colleagues on 4m and 2m FM. The Society would like to thank John for his long dedication to GB2RS. If you would like to find out more about becoming a GB2RS Newsreader, please contact Steve, G4HPE via [email protected] A reminder now that, during the month of October, a new event known as ‘UK Bunkers On The Air’ is taking place. This is a good opportunity to get out and do some portable activity before the winter closes in. Awards are available for chasers, activators and short-wave listeners. Overseas amateurs and short-wave listeners are very welcome to chase activators and apply for awards. For more details, search for ‘Bunkers On The Air’ on Facebook, email [email protected] and visit bunkersontheair.org  The website has ‘spotter’ and ‘sked’ tools to make chasing easier. Thursday the 12th of October sees the launch of a new conference which seeks to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. The aim is “to foster collaboration between learners, educators and industry, harnessing the power of innovation and technology to enhance learning experiences and open doors to new opportunities.” The event will take place at the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool from 8.45am to 4pm. T