Archive for January, 2016
News for England South-West – 17 January 2016
On Monday Guernsey Amateur Radio Society commences new Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced classes at the Bunker from 7pm. Saturday sees the Christmas dinner at the Imperial Hotel. Contact Tom Burnett, 2U0TKB, on 07781 405 083. On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding its AGM. Contact Paul, G3SDH, via email to g3sdh@btinternet.com. On Tuesday […]
News for Wales – 17 January 2016
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is holding a quiz. Details from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733. On Tuesday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a social evening. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773. On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on baluns by Dave Oakden, G3UFO. More information […]
Kenneth Street, GM3ENJ, December 2015
Kenneth Street, GM3ENJ, passed away in December 2015 at the age of 91. He was an engineer and inventor at the forefront of the microelectronics revolution in avionics and defence. He was a rare breed of engineer, who had deep expertise in a whole range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electronic and radio engineering. He […]
Peter Blakeborough, G3PYB, 8 January 2016
It is with great sadness that we heard that, following a heart attack on Boxing Day, Peter Blakeborough, G3PYB passed away at about 2pm on January 8th 2016. Peter was President of the British Amateur Television Club. He was also an active ATV operator, always experimenting with new technologies and helping and encouraging others […]
Students speak to Tim Peake in space
History made as Sandringham School pupils make amateur radio call to British astronaut Tim Peake The contact took a short while to happen but then every one in the room could hear Tim Peake from the ISS replying to the call from Year 10 pupil Jessica Leigh, M6LPJ. Other pupils lined up to ask their […]
RSGB General Manager to retire
RSGB General Manager, Graham Coomber, G0NBI, has announced his retirement and the RSGB is seeking some one to take over the mantle of providing leadership for the HQ staff and support for the Board and the Membership. For further information about the role and how to apply, please email Graham Murchie, G4FSG, Chairman of the […]
