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RSGB joins IARU Region 1 meeting
RSGB volunteers and staff contributed to the IARU Region 1 Interim meeting at Friedrichshafen on Thursday, 23 June 2022. The meeting covered topics across HF, VHF and UHF, as well as microwave and EMC matters. This included the latest state of preparations for WRC-23 where agenda item 9.1B on the protection of satellite navigation systems, […]
GB70D on air from the Isle of Man
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee station GB70D is based on the Isle of Man. On Tuesday, 28 June 2022, it will be based in the grounds of Government House. It is hoped that the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man and Lady Philippa will participate for several periods during the day. The station plans to […]
Tonight @ 8 on Monday
Tonight @ 8 will take place on Monday, 4 July 2022. This is the final lecture before the summer break. Peter Duffett-Smith, G3XJE will be looking at Radio Waves and Antennas… and All That. His presentation covers a range of antenna-related information, so there should be something for everyone. Tonight @ 8 webinars are live-streamed […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The 98-year-old 200kW Alexanderson alternator, call sign SAQ, will not be able to air on Alexanderson Day, Sunday, 3 July 2022. This is due to difficulties in obtaining components in the ongoing maintenance work. The Alexander Association welcomes visitors to the museum on the 3 July from 10am to 4pm. Together with the World Heritage […]
Rallies and Events News – 26 June 2022
Please send your rally and event news as soon as possible to radcom@rsgb.org.uk We’ll publicise your event in RadCom, on GB2RS, and online. Today, the 26 June, the Newbury Radio Rally will be held at the Newbury Showground, next to junction 13 of the M4 motorway in Berkshire. Over a hundred sellers, national societies and […]
DX News – 26 June 2022
Eric, KV1J will be active as FP/KV1J from Miquelon Island, NA-032, from the 28 June to the 12 July. Plans are to operate SSB, RTTY and FT8, plus some FT4 and CW on the 6 to 80m bands. QSL via his home call either direct or via the bureau, Logbook of The World and eQSL. […]
