Archive for 2020
Also in GB2RS this week…
The latest figures for the RSGB’s remote invigilation of amateur radio exams shows that 116 exams have been run as of Friday, 1 May 2020. Of these, 109 candidates have passed and a total of 997 different questions have been asked. There are currently 80 exams booked and ready to be taken up until 8 […]
GB2RS News Script for 3 May 2020
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Special Events News – 3 May 2020
Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club will be activating GB1VE on 8, 9 and 10 May from six different members’ homes. […]
Steve Hartley, G0FUW, steps down as Legacy Commitee Chair
Following the announcements made during the AGM on 25 April, I should like to record the Board’s sincere thanks to Steve Hartley, G0FUW who is stepping down as Legacy Committee Chair. Steve is a previous Board Member, Board Chair and the driving force behind the RSGB Strategy 2022. He assumed responsibility for chairing the Legacy […]
Contest News – 3 May 2020
This weekend is busy for contests, but please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. The 432MHz to 248MHz Trophy contest ends its 24 hour run at 1400UTC this Sunday, […]
Propagation News – 3 May 2020
Sunspots are like buses—you wait all month and two turn up at once! Even more interesting is that the sunspot groups are from two different cycles. The first group, AR2760, was from the outgoing Solar Cycle 24 and the second sunspot, AR2762, is from the new Solar Cycle 25. We know this due to their […]