Archive for July, 2019

Learn how to build a medium wave radio receiver

| July 26, 2019

On 6 August 2019, the RSGB invites young people—and an accompanying adult if the child is under 16—to join them at the National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park for a fun and hands-on workshop where they can learn more about radio and electronics. The workshop offers a short introduction to wireless communications before moving on […]

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New RadCom Basics out now

| July 26, 2019

A new edition of RadCom Basics is out now. RSGB Members can read it today by going to rsgb.org/radcom-basics, where you can also find out how to sign up for the RadCom Basics mailing list. Each edition of RadCom Basics explores key aspects of amateur radio in a straightforward and accessible way. RadCom Basics is […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| July 26, 2019

Ofcom have confirmed their approach for innovation and sharing for mobile phones and wireless broadband in a number of microwave bands, following a consultation earlier this year. In the case of the 2390 to 2400MHz band, they acknowledge the RSGB Spectrum Forum input made in March 2019. Typical amateur uses include datalinks, DATV reception and […]

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GB2RS News Script for 28 July 2019

| July 26, 2019

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 28 July 2019 (11-page/160KB Microsoft Word document)

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Rallies and Events News – 28 July 2019

| July 26, 2019

This Sunday, the 28th, the Wiltshire Radio Rally and Electronics Fair takes place at Kington Langley Village Hall and Playing Fields, Church Road, Kington Langley, Chippenham SN15 5NJ. Doors open from 9am to 1pm, with disabled visitors gaining access at 8.30am. Admission is £2. There is a car boot sale, flea market and trade stands. […]

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DX News – 28 July 2019

| July 26, 2019

SP3PS will be active as C5SP from The Gambia until 5 August. He will operate SSB and FT8 on the 20 to 6m bands. QSL via his home call sign. Sebastien, F8BDQ will be active as IS0/F8BDQ the main island of Sardinia, IOTA reference EU-024, until 6 August. QSL via his home call sign, direct […]

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