ARLA/CLUSTER: RSGB lança grande inquérito aos Rádio entusiastas britânicos

[João Gonçalves Costa]

On the 1 October at the National Hamfest Newark, the RSGB launched a major survey of the UK Amateur Radio, SWLs and those interested in other aspects of radio communication. 

We want to know how you pursue your hobby, your interests from QRP to “Moon Bounce” what bands you work on, are you a contester? All the information that is necessary to see which way the hobby is moving in the 21 st Century. 

The survey is web based, takes between 10-30 minutes to complete and it is open to all, RSGB members, lapsed members, non-members, Short Wave Listeners, etc. 

At the end of the first week over a thousand Radio Amateurs across the UK had completed the survey, this is very encouraging. 

You have plenty of time to go on line at (http://www.rsgb.org/survey/) to complete the survey as it runs until the 31 December. Early completion would be appreciated because we want to start the data collection and keep you posted on the findings as the information comes in. 

Although the survey is designed for the individual Radio Amateur a second group of questions, designed for local club participation, so that club members can discuss at length their collective views has been prepared and is available on the same link at the Questionnaire. 

Please encourage all your fellow amateurs to participate either or both of these activities, giving assistance where necessary to those who find it difficult to use computers, etc. 

This is an important moment in Amateur Radio history and the results of the survey are sure to influence the direction and strategy the hobby will take over the next 20 to 25 years.