[UK-CONTEST] RSGB web site in general

[Colin G3PSM]

James,

Perhaps you would care to go into more detail off reflector ?

73

Colin, G3PSM
RSGB Spectrum Director

James M0TJC wrote:

>I'm seriously considering cancelling my membership of the RSGB.....
>
>I have had one or reasons to call on their services in the last year or so, 
>and at DRM and RM level the level of help has been excellent, but on 
>escalation to the hallowed corridors of the "Potting Shed", things have 
>stopped there, and gone no further.... much to my frustration, with all kinds 
>of excuses (one being a blatant license terms abuse by 2 M3's (deliberate 
>victimisation of a fellow amateur, profane/inappropriate language) - OFCOMedy 
>didnt want to know, so I went to RSGB... only to be told that there wasnt 
>enough to go on.... with only 4.5 hours of .wav files on CD that were solely 
>of those 2 LIDS!!).
>
>Add that to the general decline in RadCom, which seems to be the same old W&S 
>and ML&S adverts, and VLF contests....
>
>I find Practically Witless a better read these days.... and I have no love of 
>valve equipment! hi hi.
>
>I'm not knocking certain parts of the RSGB, they do a fantastic job in getting 
>new blood into the hobby via various channels, and also they do a good job 
>with the exams, which hopefully they will keep a hold of, and not let go to 
>Profit/Botch merchants OFCOM.
>
>But certain parts of the RSGB need a damned good kick up the backside.... and 
>quickly, before members start to vote with their feet.... 
>
>Sorry, rant over!
>
>James - M0TJC (who's anti-depressants dont seem to be working!)
>
>  
>

-- 
Colin J. Thomas, G3PSM

*Spectrum Director*

*Radio Society of Great Britain*

http://www.g3psm.net

Mobile: +44 (07759) 548982

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