Archive for September, 2020
News for Wales – 13 September 2020
We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Government regulations are changing rapidly and it is not necessarily the same across the whole of the UK. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing and wearing face coverings […]
Denis Jones, G3UVR, September 2020
We have to report the sad passing of Denis Jones, G3UVR. Denis will be known to many amateurs around the world but also as a stalwart of the Wirral and District Amateur Radio Club, of which he was a member since its inception. There are so many things that could be said about Denis by […]
Awards Manager steps down
It is with regret that we announce that Bobby Wadley, MI0RYL is stepping down from her position as RSGB Awards Manager. Bobby bought huge energy and enthusiasm to this role. Her contribution was valued and appreciated by all that worked with her and she will be missed. We are looking for someone to fill this […]
Arthur Mather, G0OHY, 30th August 2020
Arthur Mather, G0OHY went SK on the 30th of August 2020. He was a big VHF operator and had worked a lot of Europe on simplex. He regularly worked the Isle of Wight from his QTH in Manchester. One of the big guns on VHF is now gone. Brian, M6OXO
First in Tonight @ 8 autumn series streamed
The RSGB’s autumn Tonight @ 8 webinar series began with Portable Adventures With Summits on the Air by James Stevens, M0JCQ, which streamed live on the Society’s YouTube channel and on the special BATC channel between 20.00 and 21.10 on 7 September 2020. You can watch James’s webinar on the RSGB website, and find further […]
7 September 2020 – Portable adventures with Summits On The Air (SOTA) by James Stevens, M0JCQ
James’ presentation Portable operating is addictive, whether it’s on a grassy hill top or on a bona fide mountain. The Summits On The Air (SOTA) award scheme allows you to combine amateur radio with some adventure. James, M0JCQ will introduce the basics of SOTA, while showing you some of the beautiful and wild places it’s […]
