Archive for November, 2021
146/147MHz NoV extension
Ofcom has agreed to the RSGB request to extend the 146/147MHz NoV for a further year. However, it is made available on a non-interference basis and applicants should note that as the band is increasingly used by other users, the NoV is subject to a 30-day notice period of change or withdrawal. Full licence holders […]
Simon, GM0SCA
Early in 2021 Simon achieved a couple of the 50MHz awards for squares and countries. He is close to achieving IARU Region 1 Class 1, in addition to chasing other major awards including 5-Band DXCC. Simon was first licensed in 1985 as G1NWN followed quickly by passing the Morse test and gaining his current call […]
YOTA Month 2021
It’s not too late to register your interest for December YOTA Month 2021. The RSGB has been granted the call sign GB21YOTA, for allocation to youngsters to operate throughout December. Slots are open for clubs and individuals but you must be a Full licence holder or have one willing to supervise the activity. To see […]
1 November 2021 – BITX to SBITX: the journey and development of this exciting range of transceivers by Ashhar Farhan, VU2ESE
Ashhar’s presentation The BITX is a simple to build, yet challenging all-band transceiver kit. Many people, even if they don’t own one, will have heard or read of the impact it has for a radio amateur to be able to build a rig at a low cost, with repeatable results, to get on the air. […]
Bitx to SBitx – Tonight @ 8 streamed live
The latest in the autumn series of Tonight @ 8 webinars was streamed live on Monday, 1 November 2021 and featured Ashhar Farhan, VU2ESE with Bitx to SBitx – The Journey of this Exciting and Affordable Range of Transceivers. If you missed Ashhar’s talk or want to watch it again, it’s available now at rsgb.org/webinars […]
