Archive for 2020

New propagation studies video released

| June 26, 2020

The RSGB has released a new VHF propagation video, created by the Society’s Propagation Studies Committee. You can watch this interesting presentation on the Society’s YouTube channel.

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| June 26, 2020

The annual transmission by the 17.2kHz VLF Alexanderson Alternator will take place as usual this year on Alexanderson Day, Sunday, 5 July 2020. As usual it will use the call sign SAQ. Startup and tuning begins at 0830 and 1130UTC, with the transmission of a message at 0900 and 1200UTC. You can watch both events […]

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GB2RS News Script for 28 June 2020

| June 26, 2020

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 28 June 2020(12-page/194KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.

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Special Events News – 28 June 2020

| June 26, 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. This Sunday, the 28th, is the centenary of the Royal Corps of Signals. The Royal Signals Museum has a permanent […]

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Contest News – 28 June 2020

| June 26, 2020

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 UK Microwave Group’s 5.7 and 10GHz bands contest runs from 0600 to 1800 this Sunday, the 28th. Using all modes, the […]

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Propagation News – 28 June 2020

| June 26, 2020

After the recent excitement of a new Solar Cycle 25 sunspot, it seems the Sun has decided to go back to sleep. We have had zero sunspots since 16 June and the STEREO spacecraft Ahead view shows just one small bright area on the Sun, which might result in a spot in due course. Luckily, […]

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