Communications Manager
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2 December 2024 – Basic modelling and antennas for portable HF by Tim Hier, G5TM
The presentation This presentation will focus on the various HF antennas available for portable operating and how to use very basic modelling software to ascertain the choices we have at our disposal. Topics include balancing the convenience of multi-band systems with some trade-off in performance; a look at using 40 metres portable; the importance of […]
4 November 2024 – Listening to the Enemy by Mike Griffiths
The presentation Many know that during WWII radio amateurs were drafted into the military specifically for their radio skills. But what was their experience like as they started to work for MI6 and the mysterious Radio Security Service (RSS)? This presentation looks at the experience of Scouser Harry Griffiths, G2DFH and his move to the […]
RSGB 2024 Convention: Discussion with the Board
In its ‘Discussion with the Board’ session at the RSGB 2024 Convention, the RSGB Board outlined progress with the strategic priorities and the activities used to implement them this year. It also then answered questions from Convention attendees about the strategy and a range of other topics. The session was hosted by VHF Contest Committee […]
Exam shutdown over the festive season
If you are thinking of taking an amateur radio exam before Christmas, there are two important dates you need to be aware of The last date you can take an exam at a club, whether online or on paper, is Friday 13 December If you want to take an exam online at home, the last […]
RSGB Board – October 2024 key messages
Following its meeting in October, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages: Appointment of Youth Champions: Chris Aitken, MM0WIC was appointed as RSGB School Youth Champion and Rhys Williams M0WGY/AJ6XD as the University Youth Champion. Board welcomed them to their new roles and looked forward to receiving reports of their activities and initiatives Board noted […]
Could you join the RSGB Youth Champion team?
The RSGB has just appointed Chris Aitken, MM0WIC as the RSGB School Youth Champion and Rhys Williams, M0WGY/AJ6XD as the University Youth Champion. But the Society needs two more Youth Champions to join the team… Do you have what it takes to engage with young people, supporting them on their amateur radio journey? The role […]
