Archive for 2018

Two satellites launched on lunar mission

| May 25, 2018

A formation of two satellites was launched on Monday on a lunar orbit mission. The 47kg microsatellites each carry two SDR VHF/UHF transceivers to provide command, telemetry, image transmission and a GMSK-JT4 repeater. The project is led by Harbin Institute of Technology and has low frequency radio astronomy, amateur radio and educational goals. More information […]

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VU2ESE joins CQ Hall of Fame

| May 25, 2018

Ashhar Farhan, VU2ESE was inducted into the CQ magazine Hall of Fame at the Hamvention in Xenia, USA last weekend. He is the only living Indian amateur in the elite group. He was recognised for his work designing and popularising the Bit-X low power, open-source transceiver semi-kits. He estimates that at least 15,000 of these […]

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RSGB Privacy Policy

| May 25, 2018

We have updated our Privacy Policy in line with the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) that came into force on Friday, 25 May. You can find it on our website.

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GB2RS News Script for 27 May 2018

| May 25, 2018

Please click the link below to download this week’s news script GB2RS News Script for 27 May 2018

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Rallies and Events News – 27 May 2018

| May 25, 2018

This Sunday, the Durham District ARS Radio Rally is at Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn, Co. Durham DH6 5AT. Doors open from 10.10am, with disabled visitors gaining access at 10am. Admittance is £2. There will be a bring-and-buy sale, trade stands, special interest groups and an RSGB book stall, plus catering and a licensed […]

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DX News – 27 May 2018

| May 25, 2018

S9ZZ goes on the air next Friday from Sao Tome Island, IOTA reference AF-023. David, EB7DX will be active on 40 to 6m SSB, RTTY, FT8 and CW until 9 June. QSL via his home call. The JW8DW Svalbard Islands operation, EU-026 ends on Monday. Operator LA8DW is on HF CW and SSB and you can […]

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