Archive for 2021
1 March 2021 – Using propagation prediction tools by RSGB PSC Chair Steve Nichols, G0KYA
Steve’s presentation Steve, G0KYA looks at the new tools available like Predtest, Proppy and Propquest and how we can use these. He also covers how they assist in preparing the propagation reports in RadCom and general. About Steve Steve Nichols, G0KYA is the Chair of the RSGB’s Propagation Studies Committee. He has been licensed since […]
1 February 2021 – Starting out on the microwave bands by Neil Underwood, G4LDR
Neil’s presentation Starting Out on the Microwave Bands provides basic information needed to understand the microwave bands and how to become operational on them. Topics covered include: What are the microwave bands? Propagation properties and microwave beacons What classes of licence can use which microwave bands? Equipment requirements including antennas and transverters Examples of typical […]
Tonight @ 8 – latest edition streamed live
The RSGB’s Tonight @ 8 spring programme continued on Monday, 1 February 2021 with Starting Out on the Microwave Bands by Neil Underwood, G4LDR This talk provides basic information needed to understand the microwave bands and how to become operational on them. Topics covered include: What are the microwave bands? Propagation properties and microwave beacons […]
ESRG appoints new member
The RSGB Exams and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) has appointed a new member. Jonathan Groves, M0VRI passed all three exams during lockdown and is a member of Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society (BRATS). He enjoys HF operating and trying to find trans-Atlantic QSOs from a noisy suburban QTH. Jonathan is also now an active Remote […]
GB2RS News Script for 29 January 2021
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 31 January 2021 (13-page/197KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.
New video from Propagation Studies Committee
The RSGB’s Propagation Studies Committee has a number of online tools available to help you work out the best band and time to make a contact. A video explaining these propagation tools has been added to the propagation pages on the RSGB website.
