Archive for April, 2019

RadCom May 2019, Vol. 95, No. 5

| April 29, 2019
RadCom May 2019, Vol. 95, No. 5

British Science Week – RSGB helps enthuse youngsters with the magic of radio To read this edition, tap or click cover image News and Reports Around Your Region – Club events calendar 84 Around Your Region – Events roundup 89 New products 14 News 12 RSGB Matters 6 British Science Week March 2019, Dr Steve […]

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RSGB insurance renewals

| April 29, 2019

RSGB club insurance, and beacon and repeater insurance have now been renewed for the year to April 2020. Club insurance certificates can be downloaded from the RSGB website; please use your Membership Services login to obtain a copy of your certificate. Beacon and repeater insurance certificates are available for an admin fee of £10 from […]

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George May, G4RZF, July 2018

| April 29, 2019

George May, G4RZF, went SK in July 2018. During his time, he was not only a Voluntary Interceptor (VI) but worked for the Air Ministry/MoD and had a rush job figuring out how to and actually fitting the VHF transceivers into the Lancasters of 617 Squadron prior to the Dambusters raid. He was 97 years […]

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RSGB at IARU Region 1 Interim Meeting

| April 26, 2019

The IARU Region 1 Interim Meeting is being held this weekend, 27 and 28 April 2019, in Vienna. It is a key opportunity for national societies to consider changes and opportunities across at HF, VHF/Microwave and EMC matters. The RSGB has been a major contributor of inputs to the overall total of 70 papers and […]

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RSGB ARDF Championships next weekend

| April 26, 2019

The first Bank Holiday weekend sees the annual three day RSGB ARDF Championships taking place in the Thames Valley. The areas chosen are Christmas Common near Wendover, Whiteleaf near Princes Risborough and Hodgmoor Woods near Amersham. At this time of the year the forests in this country are at their best. The weather is reasonably […]

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Volunteer to support amateur radio

| April 26, 2019

There are a number of volunteer vacancies available within the RSGB. These range from District Regional Representatives who work with clubs and individuals within part of one of the 13 regions to the role of Beyond Exams Champion—Beyond Exams is a suite of initiatives designed to promote engagement, learning and enjoyment in amateur radio for […]

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