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RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for August 23rd 2020.
August 21, 2020 15:09 - 13 minutes - 6.24 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 23rd of August 2020 The news headlines: Nominate a new DXer for G5RP Trophy Latest Online RSGB Convention news Vacancies on important RSGB committees The G5RP Trophy is an annual award to encourage newcomers to HF DXing. The award is not limited to youngsters or the newly-licensed; it is open to anyone who has recently discovered and made significant progress in HF DXing. If you are an established HF DXer and want to recommend someone to be awarded the G5RP Tro...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for August 16th 2020.
August 14, 2020 15:43 - 13 minutes - 6.39 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 16th of August 2020 The news headlines: Thanks for massive lockdown efforts Latest RSGB Convention Online info TX Factor 26 is bumper episode In this month’s RadCom, RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB thanks all the staff and volunteers who have pulled together to cope with the challenges of the last four months. He highlights the successes we should celebrate – such as helping 1,500 people take their first steps into amateur radio in just four months vi...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for August 9th 2020.
August 07, 2020 17:11 - 11 minutes - 5.24 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 9th of August 2020 The news headlines: Remote invigilation helps hundreds Check RSGB news online Could you write for children? The RSGB remote invigilation exams continue to help hundreds of people join the world of amateur radio and progress to the Intermediate licence level. From youngsters who have decided to learn a new skill whilst being off school during lockdown to older people who have overcome their fear of exams, they have wanted to share their storie...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for August 2nd 2020.
July 31, 2020 17:12 - 11 minutes - 5.18 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 2nd of August 2020 The news headlines: Intermediate Exam practical assessment abolished RSGB creates Facebook group for new licensees Australia increases amateur licence flexibility The Examination Standards Committee is pleased to announce the latest syllabus revision for the amateur radio licence examinations. Following the valuable feedback from the tutor community, certain points have been clarified. There are no new learning points with this revision, vers...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for July 26th 2020.
July 24, 2020 15:38 - 12 minutes - 5.75 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 26th of July 2020 The news headlines: Over 400 remote-invigilation Intermediate exams booked July’s RadCom Basic’s free to all Tokyo Ham Fair cancelled Since bookings opened on the 13th of July, the RSGB is delighted that over 400 people have booked a remote-invigilation Intermediate exam, with over 250 registering on the first day! These exams take place from the 12th of August and we wish the candidates well with their studying and the exam. With more than ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for July 19th 2020.
July 17, 2020 16:50 - 10 minutes - 4.94 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 19th of July 2020 The news headlines: Over 1000 online exams passed Ofcom publishes EMF consultation responses Covid-19 cancels National Hamfest The RSGB is delighted to announce that recently the 1,000th person has passed the Foundation exam via remote invigilation. Congratulations to them and everyone else who has joined amateur radio via this exam process. To celebrate, the Society has launched a new web page to share the stories of just some of these succes...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for July 12th 2020.
July 10, 2020 14:48 - 11 minutes - 5.14 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 12th of July 2020 The news headlines: RSGB online Convention streams announced Latest news on ‘Get on the air to care’ RSGB expands Remote Invigilation to Intermediate exams The RSGB online Convention will consist of two streams. The first is called “An introduction to…” and will include a wide range of topics to support new and returning radio amateurs as well as existing amateurs who’d like to try something new. The second is “Learn more about…”, where speake...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for July 5th 2020.
July 03, 2020 16:39 - 12 minutes - 5.7 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 5th of July 2020 The news headlines: Celebrate the NHS with Get on the air to care Contest Committee to relax Covid-19 rules IARU appoints new EMC Coordinator The RSGB’s ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign with the NHS is celebrating the NHS’ 72nd birthday today, Sunday the 5th of July. The Society is encouraging all radio amateurs to 'Get on the air to care' to mark the celebration and to use /NHS after their callsign. Share photos on the RSGB Facebook or Twitte...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for June 28th 2020.
June 26, 2020 16:42 - 12 minutes - 5.81 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 28th of June 2020 The news headlines: Online remote invigilation expanding Tonight @ 8: Antennas for small gardens New Propagation Studies video released The online remote invigilation of the UK Foundation amateur radio exam continues to be extremely popular, with over 800 successful candidates so far, and more than 650 already booked for future Foundation exams. The RSGB is now contacting candidates and Exam Secretaries who had previously booked for Intermediate...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for June 21st 2020.
June 19, 2020 16:42 - 11 minutes - 5.05 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 21st of June 2020 The news headlines: Important RSGB Convention announcement Tonight @ 8: Antennas for small gardens Amateur awarded Order of Australia In response to the UK’s continuing social distancing regulations, the RSGB Convention Committee has changed the arrangements for the RSGB Convention on the 9th to the 11th October. Instead of the physical Convention in Milton Keynes, the RSGB is instead holding an Online Convention on Saturday the 10th of October....
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for June 14th 2020.
June 12, 2020 17:56 - 12 minutes - 5.83 MBRSGB NEWS Sunday the 14th of June 2020 The news headlines: Join Tonight @ 8 on Monday Lockdown VHF NFD rules announced Listen to ARISS contact on Tuesday Don’t forget the RSGB’s new series of webinars begins on Monday the 15th of June. The first “Tonight @ 8” features a presentation on the Raspberry Pi by Mike Richards, G4WNC. You can watch the live stream on the RSGB YouTube channel or you can watch and ask questions via the special Tonight @ 8 channel on the BATC website, https://bat...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for June 7th 2020.
June 05, 2020 15:52 - 14 minutes - 6.47 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 7th of June 2020 The news headlines: Join Tonight @ 8 on Monday Respond to Ofcom EMF consultation IARU paper on digital device noise As another part of its national ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign with the NHS, the RSGB is launching a new series of bi-weekly live webinars. The series is called Tonight @ 8 and will start on Monday the 15th of June. The webinars will be live-streamed each week, allowing you to watch the presentations and ask questions online. The...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for May 31st 2020.
May 29, 2020 16:38 - 11 minutes - 5.45 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 31st of May 2020 The news headlines: Exam bookings resume on Monday Respond NOW to Ofcom EMF consultation GB2RS Newsreaders shine in a crisis Following the Society’s announcement about the introduction of a new booking system for online remote invigilation Foundation exams, bookings will resume on Monday the 1st of June. Exam bookings can only be made via the online booking form at www.rsgb.org/exampay. The next available examination sessions are from 8 am on Wedn...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for May 24th 2020.
May 22, 2020 15:41 - 11 minutes - 5.11 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 24th of May 2020 The news headlines: YOTA Online programme launched SARL celebrates 95 years Change to the exam booking system As all planned YOTA 2020 events have been cancelled until September, a new programme called YOTA Online has been developed. This will be a monthly Livestream gathering, free to all participants and available afterwards as a recorded version. In each meeting, the YOTA team will present different topics and answer questions from the YOTA com...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for May 17th 2020.
May 15, 2020 14:55 - 11 minutes - 5.32 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 17th of May 2020 The news headlines: More media coverage for #GOTA2C 2nd Hope QSO Party starts tomorrow New beta of WSJT-X updates FT4 & FT8 The RSGB’s national campaign ‘Get on the air to care’ in partnership with the NHS has received more media coverage this week, including two BBC radio interviews with local radio clubs and a video message from the NHS. Thank you to everyone who is showing their support by getting on the air, caring for other radio amateurs an...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for May 10th 2020.
May 07, 2020 21:14 - 17 minutes - 7.96 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 10th of May 2020 The news headlines: BBC features RSGB Get on the air to care campaign VDSL call to action in new online RadCom RCF Arkwright Scholar 3D prints PPE The RSGB’s national campaign ‘Get on the air to care’ in partnership with the NHS has received widespread media coverage this week, including a prominent feature on BBC online news, an interview on the British Forces Broadcasting Service and mentions on radio stations, newspapers and blogs across the UK...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for May 3rd 2020.
May 01, 2020 15:15 - 16 minutes - 7.67 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 3rd of May 2020 The news headlines: Get on the air to care campaign succeeding May RadCom made available to all online Repeater and Beacon insurance renewed The RSGB is delighted with the support from radio amateurs and clubs for its ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign with the NHS. You can find out more at www.rsgb.org/gota2c. There we will also be highlighting stories and photos from clubs and individuals. If you have a story to tell about how you are getting on ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for April 26th 2020.
April 24, 2020 15:40 - 15 minutes - 7.11 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 26th of April 2020 The news headlines: First, remotely-invigilated exam callsigns issued Download latest 5MHz Newsletter Japanese amateurs get new privileges The RSGB is pleased to announce that the first successful candidates in the online, remotely invigilated amateur radio exams have now received their callsigns. At the close of play on the 24th of April, 29 remotely invigilated exams had taken place. Around 10 candidates per day are scheduled, with the aim to ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for April 19th 2020.
April 17, 2020 14:34 - 13 minutes - 6.3 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 19th of April 2020 The news headlines: Get on the air to care Cast your RSGB election vote SOS Radio Week to go-ahead The Radio Society of Great Britain, working in partnership with the NHS, has launched a campaign called “Get on the air to care” to support the emotional health and wellbeing of 75,000 licensed UK radio amateurs – just some of the 3,000,000 worldwide. It linked with World Amateur Radio Day yesterday, Saturday 18 April, which also celebrates this in...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for April 12th 2020.
April 09, 2020 15:44 - 12 minutes - 5.81 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 12th of April 2020 The news headlines: IARU turns 95 EMC help is on hand Commonwealth War Graves Commission at NRC Saturday the 18th of April is World Amateur Radio Day, this year marking the 95th anniversary of the International Amateur Radio Union. Around the world, amateur radio special event stations will mark the event on the air, starting on the 18th at 0000UTC and continuing until the 19th at 2359. The theme this year is Celebrating Amateur Radio’s Con...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for April 5th 2020.
April 03, 2020 14:05 - 10 minutes - 4.9 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 5th of April 2020 The news headlines: G2HCG becomes centenarian this week Remember to vote in RSGB elections Foundation exams online during the pandemic A good news story to start this week’s news. The RSGB would like to wish Bill Sykes, G2HCG a happy 100th birthday for Wednesday, the 8th of April. Bill is well-known for his involvement with JBeam aerials and for his in-depth knowledge of aerials in general. He is still active, mostly on 80m slow-scan televisio...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for March 29th 2020.
March 27, 2020 15:29 - 14 minutes - 6.42 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 29th of March 2020 The news headlines: RSGB responds to Covid-19 Farewell GMT, hello BST Contest updates Dave Wilson, M0OBW, RSGB President, and Ian Shepherd, G4EVK, RSGB Board Chair have a message to radio amateurs. “We hope that you all understand the very serious nature of the current health crisis. As you are now aware, the situation has dramatically worsened and we have all been ordered to stay at home unless travelling for a specific and unavoidable r...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for March 22nd 2020.
March 20, 2020 15:58 - 14 minutes - 6.5 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 22nd of March 2020 The news headlines: Coronavirus affects amateur radio events worldwide RSGB Board changes AGM arrangements BATC offers free streaming & chat service There is no doubt that these are challenging times. However, licensed radio amateurs have a great way of keeping in touch with one another across the world. Clubs and groups are launching virtual meetings to make sure no-one feels isolated in the coming weeks. We have also seen radio amateurs...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for March 15th 2020.
March 13, 2020 15:53 - 14 minutes - 6.62 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 15th of March 2020 The news headlines: Voting for the RSGB elections is now open NASA Mars rover has a name Coronavirus affects amateur radio events around the world Voting for the RSGB elections is now open. The special web pages at www.rsgb.org/agm have details of the Calling Notice, Resolutions, candidate statements and information about how to vote. Internet voting ends at 9am on Thursday the 23rd of April. RSGB Members can find their Membership number on the ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for March 8th 2020.
March 06, 2020 16:46 - 16 minutes - 7.4 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 8th of March 2020 The news headlines: RAYNET helps in flooding emergency Blue Ham this weekend 6,873 February visitors to NRC North Humber RAYNET were recently activated during the widespread flooding that occurred on the 27th of February in Snaith, East Yorkshire. A temporary control station was first established at the ‘washlands’ near the village of the East Cowick during the afternoon of the 26th, with thirteen members attending the developing situation ove...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for March 1st 2020.
February 28, 2020 14:04 - 12 minutes - 5.83 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 1st of March 2020 The news headlines: Guidance for limiting exposure to EMF US amateurs respond to 3.4GHz threat Ofcom’s policy on two-letter callsigns Following last week’s launch of an Ofcom Consultation on EM Field exposure, the RSGB has released a briefing paper for all UK amateurs. This gives more details as the proposals involve a change to licence conditions for any station operating with greater than 10W EIRP. The Society has formed a team to prepare a con...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for February 23rd 2020.
February 21, 2020 13:09 - 17 minutes - 8.03 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 23rd of February 2020 The news headlines: New distance record on the 122GHz band Repeater, Gateway and Beacon NoV renewals Ofcom consults on EMF exposure Using low power silicon chips with barely a milliwatt, an astonishing new world record of 139km has been achieved on the 122GHz millimetre wave amateur band. The distance record set in the California mountains is particularly notable as this frequency suffers from severe atmospheric losses due to an oxygen molec...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for February 16th 2020.
February 14, 2020 17:26 - 13 minutes - 6.35 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 16th of February 2020 The news headlines: Storm Ciara prevents 40m GB2RS news reading Get involved in British Science Week Second mock Full licence exam available Due to the awful weather conditions last weekend during Strom Ciara, Gunter, DJ2XB and Colin DJ0OK were unable to read the GB2RS news on 40m. Both readers had to take their antennas down for safety. They hope to resume a normal service today, the 16th, weather permitting. If you or your radio club...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for February 9th 2020.
February 07, 2020 14:37 - 15 minutes - 6.93 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday the 9th of February 2020 The news headlines: Build a radio at Bletchley Park Voting for RSGB AGM opens in around 4 weeks GB3GV ATV repeater back to full power The RSGB invites young people, and an accompanying adult if the child is under 16 years, to join them at the National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park for a fun and hands-on workshop where they can learn more about radio and electronics on the 14th of March. The workshop offers a short introduction to wirele...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for February 2nd 2020.
January 31, 2020 14:30 - 15 minutes - 7.28 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 2nd February 2020 The news headlines: New IARU Region 1 website live RSGB Operating Awards QSL Checking Service GB3RS at the NRC due for maintenance on the 11th Earlier this week the new IARU website went live with new material added. Also live is the new IARU Region 1 website at its normal address of iaru-r1.org. Please take a moment to explore the new Region 1 site and also remember that if you link to that site from your own website, you will need to update the hyp...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for January 26th 2020.
January 24, 2020 16:46 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 26th January 2020 The news headlines: RSGB Board application deadline looms British Science Week info available now Why GB3GV is QRP The deadline for applications for the two elected RSGB Board Director positions is Friday the 31st of January. This is your opportunity to take an important and interesting role in leading the Society into the next decade. You'll find guidance and candidate forms on the RSGB elections web page, but if you’d like an informal chat to...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for January 19th 2020.
January 17, 2020 16:13 - 11 minutes - 5.36 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 19th January 2020 The news headlines: Volunteer as a Regional Representative New member of Exam & Syllabus Review Group Teams section launched on RSGB website Are you an RSGB Member living in Regions 2, 5, 7, 11, 12 or 13? If you want to make a difference in your Region and volunteer as a Regional Representative, remember that you need to submit your application before the 31st of January. This applies to those who are standing for re-election as well as Members...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for January 12th 2020.
January 10, 2020 16:41 - 11 minutes - 5.42 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 12th January 2020 The news headlines: First Tunisian licences in 6 decades Intruder Watcher DK2OM retires IET Wiring Reg changes affect Syllabus The IARU reports that the first three Authorisations to Operate have been issued to three Tunisian amateurs. These are the first amateur permits issued since 1956. 3V8HB, 3V8MN and 3V1MB will soon be on the air from their homes, rather than being restricted to operating from a club station. Issuing individual authorisa...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for January 5th 2020.
January 03, 2020 16:14GB2RS NEWS Sunday 5th January 2020 The news headlines: Happy New Year GB3EG now on-air in Wigan New Tropo records on 2m and 70cm The news team and all the staff at RSGB HQ would like to wish our newsreaders, listeners and online readers a very Happy New Year. We would like to remind everyone that we always welcome your news, by email to [email protected], and the deadline is 10 am sharp on Thursday mornings. The GB2RS script is uploaded to the RSGB website by 4.30 pm each Fri...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for December 22nd 2019.
December 20, 2019 17:33 - 15 minutes - 7.31 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 22nd December 2019 The news headlines: Final GB2RS of the year Last chances to work GB18YOTA RSGB Christmas and New Year opening times This is the final GB2RS news reading for 2019 and we start with seasonal greetings to all newsreaders and listeners, both over the air and via the internet recordings, and not forgetting viewers of the ATV broadcast, which is available via several repeaters and kindly streamed via the BATC.TV website, as well as those that get this ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for December 15th 2019.
December 13, 2019 16:44 - 13 minutes - 6.33 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 15th December 2019 The news headlines: RSGB Christmas opening times RadCom Basics out now Happy birthday GB3BS RSGB HQ will close for the Christmas and New Year period from 12 noon on the 24th of December. It opens again at 8.30am on the 2nd of January. During that time, if you need information about amateur radio, exams or RadCom you’ll find lots of information on the RSGB website, www.rsgb.org. Last UK orders from the RSGB shop for delivery in time for Christm...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for December 8th 2019.
December 06, 2019 17:48 - 11 minutes - 5.48 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 8th December 2019 The news headlines: GB2RS Christmas schedule YOTA month news Sweden discontinuing 2.3 & 3.4GHz permits Due to the way Christmas and New Year falls there will be no GB2RS News script for Sunday the 29th of December. An abbreviated script will be prepared for Sunday the 5th of January for those newsreaders who are able to read that day. Normal service will resume on the 12th of January. The RSGB would like to take the opportunity to thank all th...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for December 1st 2019.
November 29, 2019 16:43 - 12 minutes - 5.55 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 1st December 2019 The news headlines: Falklands get 60m EMC Committee Chair vacancy WSJT-X 2.1.1 released Major changes to the Falklands Islands Communications Laws have been announced by the Falklands Islands Communications Regulator. They were published in the official Falklands Islands Gazette on the 11th of November and came into force on the 15th. One of these changes has resulted in the 60m Secondary allocation becoming available to Falkland Islands radio ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for November 24th 2019.
November 22, 2019 20:56 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 24th November 2019 The news headlines: Big news for 6m band RSGB Board responsibilities change Five Train the Trainers courses next year The World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 has concluded in Egypt. The 3,300 delegates have considered many aspects of radio including several that will affect our hobby. Perhaps the biggest news is that the conference has approved an allocation in the 50MHz band for amateurs in Region 1. The Amateur Service now has a baseline S...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for November 17th 2019.
November 15, 2019 15:31 - 14 minutes - 6.52 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 17th November 2019 The news headlines: RSGB Board co-opts assistance Nominate for the CWops Award Radio events at Bletchley Park Two experienced RSGB Members have been co-opted to assist the Board. Dr John Rogers, M0JAV becomes a Board Director. Dr Stewart Bryant, G3YSX will advise the Board on RSGB publications activities and support the Contest Committee. Dr Rogers and Dr Bryant will remain co-opted until the 2020 RSGB AGM. They will then either step down or stan...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for November 10th 2019.
November 08, 2019 15:03 - 13 minutes - 6.29 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 10th November 2019 The news headlines: Volunteer as GB2RS Manager News from WRC-19 Train the Trainers in July The GB2RS News Service is looking for a new volunteer Manager following the sad passing of Ken Hatton, G3VBA, earlier this year. The position involves appointing and liaising with GB2RS Newsreaders, managing schedules and Notices of Variation, and working closely with the editorial staff at HQ. For more information please contact the RSGB General Manager St...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for November 3rd 2019.
November 01, 2019 16:19 - 13 minutes - 6.27 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 3rd November 2019 The news headlines: New edition of RadCom Plus released Latest news on WRC-19 5MHz Newsreader wanted The RSGB is pleased to announce that the new edition of RadCom Plus, Volume 4, Issue 1, is out now at www.rsgb.org/radcom-plus. RadCom Plus is the RSGB’s digital technical supplement and RSGB Members can read it in HTML5 flipbook, PDF and Epub formats. This issue contains over 50 pages and includes an Arduino Vector Network Analyser, the pros and cons...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for October 27th 2019.
October 25, 2019 18:10 - 14 minutes - 6.81 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 27th October 2019 The news headlines: Check you’re back on UTC Latest news on WRC-19 RSGB Contest Committee seeks views on rules In the UK, the clocks went back 1 hour at 2am today, the 27th of October. This means that the UK is now on UTC timing, sometimes also still referred to as GMT. The World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 is due to open in Egypt on the 28th of October. The meeting, which lasts four weeks, will be attended by three thousand delegates from mo...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for October 20th 2019.
October 18, 2019 16:18 - 13 minutes - 6.32 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 20th October 2019 The news headlines: New talk on WUSAT-3 goes online Apply for GB19YOTA now Results of Convention Construction Comp announced A new video has been released on YouTube of a talk that was given to the AMSAT-UK Colloquium, which was part of the RSGB Convention. Given by Professor Julia Hunter-Anderson, the talk is on the WUSAT-3 CubeSat project and highlights potential uses of satellites for wildlife tracking. You can watch it at tinyurl.com/GB2RS-1020-A...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for October 13th 2019.
October 11, 2019 15:33 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 13th October 2019 The news headlines: RSGB meets with Ofcom over VDSL Scottish Microwave Round Table soon Apply now to run GB19YOTA As a result of RSGB Members’ concerns, a letter requesting a meeting was sent to Ofcom by the RSGB Director responsible for Spectrum, RSGB Board Chair and RSGB President. Subsequently, Dave Wilson, M0OBW, Dr Philip Willis, M0PHI, Dr Martin Sach, G8KDF, Dr John Rogers, M0JAV and Steve Thomas, M1ACB met with Ofcom this week to discu...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for October 6th 2019.
October 04, 2019 16:08 - 16 minutes - 7.38 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 6th October 2019 The news headlines: Bampton School to contact ISS on Tuesday Exams committees reorganised Enter the Construction Competition! Bampton School in East Devon will make their contact with the International Space Station on the Tuesday the 8th of October at 1.51pm. They will be operating as GB4BPS and contacting NA1SS on the station, speaking to Drew Morgan, KI5AAA. The downlink signals on 145.800MHz FM will be audible in many parts of Europe. In Janua...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for September 29th 2019.
September 27, 2019 14:43 - 15 minutes - 6.91 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 29th September 2019 The news headlines: Bampton School to contact ISS RSGB Convention latest news Frequency Measurement Festival for WWV Another UK school has the opportunity to contact the International Space Station. Bampton School will make the contact sometime during the week of the 7th of October, but won’t know the exact date and time until closer to the event. They will be operating as GB4BPS and contacting NA1SS on the station. They hope to speak to eith...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for September 22nd 2019.
September 20, 2019 16:03 - 14 minutes - 6.5 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 22nd September 2019 The news headlines: National Hamfest this week RSGB Convention news GB1SOE at Bletchley Park Next Friday and Saturday it’s the National Hamfest, held at the Newark Showground, Newark NG24 2NY. On Saturday, the 28th, the National Club of the Year finalists will be announced. The competition, which is sponsored by Waters and Stanton, announced the Regional Finalists at the AGM in April. Other activities to look forward to over the weekend is a ...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for September 15th 2019.
September 13, 2019 15:55 - 15 minutes - 7.11 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 15th September 2019 The news headlines: Larry E Price, W4RA, SK Bulgarians get digital segment on 6m RSGB NRC aerial improvements It with great sadness that IARU reports that ARRL and IARU President Emeritus Larry E Price, W4RA, died on the 10th of September. He was 85. The IARU owes a debt of gratitude to Larry for his tireless work over the decades to represent the interests of amateur radio in regulatory forums. Larry was first licensed as WN5TIA at age 16. H...
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for September 8th 2019.
September 06, 2019 15:50 - 16 minutes - 7.74 MBGB2RS NEWS Sunday 8th September 2019 The news headlines: British success in FoxO competition New exam sample questions released 5MHz Newsreader needed Tuesday was the first race in the European Radio O Championships in Slovenia. This race was the FoxO competition, where the hidden transmitters are roughly indicated by a circle on the map. The competitor has to orienteer to the area of the circle and then use radio direction finding to locate the hidden transmitter. There is no flag, ju...