Archive for September, 2020

Technical Archive now closed

| September 7, 2020

This archive is now closed, and will not be updated in the future To find technical articles from RadCom you can use our index search at rsgb.org/radcom to search all editions from October 2013 to the present day. If you’re looking for older articles, and you’re a member of the RSGB, please contact the RadCom […]

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Ralph Nash, G1BSZ, 10th May 2019

| September 4, 2020

Ralph Nash, G1BSZ fell asleep on the 10th of  May 2019 aged 96, never to re-awake. Ralph was the Exam Secretary for Verulam Amateur Radio Club. He also produced the club’s newsletter: he was in the middle of completing the newsletter when he died. He leaves behind 3 children, Nigel, Aleta and Simon, 5 grandchildren […]

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Latest RSGB 2020 Convention information

| September 4, 2020

During the RSGB 2020 Convention online, you will be able to enjoy some excellent lectures. On Saturday, 10 October 2020, the RSGB will be putting on two streams online for everyone to enjoy. In An introduction to… we will have How to Get the Most Out of Your Dealer For Your Part-exchange with Martin Lynch, […]

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David Lockwood, G3ZTR, 4th August 2020

| September 4, 2020

David Lockwood, G3ZTR sadly passed away on the 4th of August 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He will be remembered for his achievements on the microwave bands during his early years, building all his own antennas, transmitters and receivers before the days of readily available satellite equipment.  

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Anyone lost a trailer mast?

| September 4, 2020

We received news from the Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team regarding a trailer-mounted Strumech mast they believe may be stolen property. If you think you know where this tower belongs and can identify the mast, please contact PC Craig Purcell either by text, call, or WhatsApp on 0779 059 7820.

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Bertie Gladwin, G3FVO, 14th August 2020

| September 4, 2020
Bertie Gladwin, G3FVO, 14th August 2020

Bertie Gladwin, G3FVO, died peacefully on the 14th of August 2020 following a short illness. He was a generous person who had time for everyone, and everyone had time for him. He always brought a smile into the room and had a good sense of fun. Bertie volunteered for duties in December 1940 and had […]

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