Archive for August, 2013
England South West 25 August 2013
We start with clubs that have several events this week. On Monday 26 August Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its HF net on 3.675MHz from 7.45pm on Monday. Tuesday sees the 2m net on 145.575MHz from 7.45pm. Details from Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756. Riviera Amateur Radio Club is putting MX0RIV on the air […]
Wales 25 August 2013
On Bank Holiday Monday 26 August Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is closed. Details from Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845773, craig@mw0mxt.co.uk On Thursday 29 August Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on the air on 145.500MHz then 145.550MHz. Details from Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853. On Thursday 29 August North […]
RSGB dial-up internet service to be discontinued
A number of years ago the RSGB introduced a free a dial up internet service for members. As might be expected the service is now largely disused because many have moved to broadband. This web service is costing the RSGB money to provide, so we have decided it is prudent to discontinue it. From the […]
Noise Floor Study
A proposal for funding to support the long-term understanding of the RF noise floor has recently been approved by the RSGB Legacy Trustees managing the generous legacy provided by the late Ken Rowell, G5RL. The funding provides for web support for the Noise Measurement Campaign, announced in the July 2012 edition of RadCom, and data […]
John Lawson, G8JID
Mr John Lawson, G8JID, recently passed into the realm of silent key. He was both a member of the RSGB and of the South Kesteven ARS, an RSGB affiliated society. Nigel Booth, M0CVO Chairman, South Kesteven ARS
Staff Changes at HQ
The Society continues to face cost pressures, and the need to contain our management costs within the budget has meant that a revised management structure has been introduced. Fortunately, the new IT system which is due to be commissioned on 1st October will help us provide the same level of service with fewer staff. As […]
