Archive for October, 2023

New RSGB Exams and Syllabus Review Group Chair

| October 12, 2023

The RSGB is delighted to welcome Andrew Lenton, G8UUG as the new Chair of the Exams and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG). The Society would also like to thank Donard de Cogan, M0KRK for his hard work and dedication to this important role over a number of years. You can contact Andrew via esrg.chair@rsgb.org.uk

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RadCom November 2023, Vol. 99, No. 11

| October 11, 2023
RadCom November 2023, Vol. 99, No. 11

RSGB Legacy Fund project success To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Antennas, Tim Hier, G5TM 18 ATV, Dave Crump, G8GKQ 26 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 43 Contesting, Chris Tran, GM3WOJ 68 GHz bands, Dr John Worsnop, G4BAO 64 HF, John Petters, G3YPZ 60 Members’ ads 86 Propagation: Predictions, Gwyn Williams, […]

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Cambridge University Wireless Club at Freshers Week

| October 10, 2023
Cambridge University Wireless Club at Freshers Week

The new term has started, and students are back at university. Whether it is your first year as a new student, or returning for your final year, there is one thing that all students love – Freshers Week. There is the buzz of a new university term and all that it has to offer, including amateur […]

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Geoff Voller, G3JUL – 2022

| October 10, 2023
Geoff Voller, G3JUL – 2022

Geoff Voller – G3JUL 1929 – 2022 Geoff’s earliest memories were from when he was three years old. Unfortunately, they were not happy ones as he caught pneumonia and was sent to an isolation ward in Broadstairs, Kent, there being no cure at that time. Thankfully he survived although he would have recurring problems with […]

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Terence Green, G3GLL – 7 October 2023

| October 10, 2023

Founder member of Essex CW ARC fades away Terence Green, G3GLL, aged 92 and a founder member of Essex CW Amateur Radio Club, faded away peacefully on 7 October 2023. An ex-Merchant Navy Radio Officer, Terence had been an avid CW operator all his life participating in NFD, AFS and many other contests. “CW operators […]

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RSGB National Radio Centre volunteer of the year

| October 6, 2023
RSGB National Radio Centre volunteer of the year

The RSGB were delighted to present Trevor Hughes, G4WKJ with the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Award 2023. RSGB General Manager, Steve Thomas, M1ACB surprised Trevor with the award in recognition of his long service to the NRC and in particular for his personal contribution in developing the Snail Morse Key […]

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