Archive for 2021
RSGB AGM trophy announcements
Sixteen awards were given at this year’s AGM. Congratulations to everyone who received an award. You can see the trophies, the winners and read the full citations on our website.
The RSGB 2021 AGM streamed live
The 94th RSGB AGM began at 12 noon on 24 April 2021 and the event was streamed live on our website, the BATC website and on YouTube. If you missed the AGM or would like to see any of it again, the full proceedings are now available on the RSGB YouTube channel or on the […]
GB2RS News Script for 25 April 2021
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 25 April 2021 (13-page/217KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.
400 lockdown nets for Hambleton
On the 22nd of April, Hambleton ARS passed the 400th consecutive day of a net on 2m FM. It was started during the Covid-19 lockdown to keep members and amateurs in the area in touch and able to summon help or assistance if required. The net starts at 11am on the calling frequency and usually […]
Martin, G3YJO on Radio Four
This week, Radio 4’s programme, The Life Scientific, featured Professor Sir Martin Sweeting, G3YJO. He is the pioneer of microsatellites. He talked about his progress from UOSAT 1 via Cubesats to the Surrey Satellite Technology sale to Airbus. You can hear the interview online via BBC Sounds.
Free Contest University online
The Dayton Hamvention may have been cancelled for 2021, but the Contest University will still take place on the 20th of May. It will be held online, free of charge, via Zoom, starting at 1300UTC. Registration is open here




