Archive for October, 2013

G100RSGB video from Region 13

| October 31, 2013

This six minute video shows how six of us put on G100RSGB from the contest QTH of Nick, G4FAL in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire on 1 October 2013. In the 24 hours we were active, we made 3,393 QSOs across nine bands and with over 100 DXCC countries. We think this may be a G100RSGB record for […]

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Amateur Radio Licence Review

| October 31, 2013

Important changes are being considered for the UK amateur radio licence terms and conditions. The RSGB, working in consultation with Ofcom, is running a series of discussions on the RSGB website where any amateur can contribute and help shape the future of amateur radio. Three new discussion topics have just been launched, looking at Airborne […]

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Convention Training Forum videos

| October 31, 2013

The RSGB Convention Training Forum was chaired by Steve Hartley, G0FUW and took place at the RSGB Centenary Convention at Horwood House on Saturday, 12 October 2013. The session was presented in two parts, both of which can be now be watched as videos on the RSGB website at www.rsgb.org/trainingforum

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Propagation Predictions November 2013

| October 31, 2013

The HF propagation predictions for November 2013 are now available on the RSGB website. Please go to http://rsgb.org/main/operating/propagation-predictions/ This monthly data is kindly provided by Gwyn Williams, G4FKH.

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Instructors’ Newsletter October 2013

| October 29, 2013

The October 2013 Instructors’ Newsletter is now available to download from the RSGB website. October 2013 (6-page/133KB PDF) 2013-15 Advanced Exam Schedule Optical Marking Reminders Ending the Examination Sitting More Than One Examination on a Single Occasion Direct Entry to the Advanced exam Syllabus Areas Needing Examination Items Paying for Exams Online Train the Trainers […]

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GW8JLY Meteor Scatter for Beginners

| October 29, 2013

Lyn GW8JLY gave a talk at the RSGB Convention about getting started on 2m WSJT FSK441 meteor scatter. Lyn is a very keen operator who despite an ordinary location and modest setup, makes some extraordinary contacts on the mode. GW8JLY Meteor Scatter for Beginners from Paul Whatton on Vimeo.

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