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Happy Birthday FUNcube-1!
FUNcube-1, otherwise known as AO73, has celebrated its first birthday. It was launched at 07.10UTC on 21 Nov 2013. The satellite has been performing very satisfactorily with the battery voltage keeping above eight volts and is fully charged within about seven to 10 minutes after re-entering sunlight from eclipse. AMSAT-UK would like to thank all […]
Question writing workshop postponed
Sadly, only two expressions of interest were received for the exam item question writing workshop planned for December. This means the event has been cancelled. Organisers are disappointed that more amateurs are not willing or able to get involved in this important job as there remain gaps in the question bank. Recently appointed Chair of […]
RSGB to launch RadCom Plus
The RSGB is delighted to announce plans to launch an exciting new electronic supplement, RadCom Plus. Aimed at extending the range of technical information available to Members as part of their existing subscription, it will complement and expand the existing range of publications: RadCom and the New Starter’s Newsletter, soon to be re-launched as RadCom […]
Japanese satellites head into space
Two Japanese amateur radio satellites, will be heading into deep space this month. The satellites will hitch a ride with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency asteroid mission, which is scheduled to launch on 29 November. One satellite will have an F1D digital store-and-forward transponder, a CW beacon on 437.505MHz and WSJT telemetry on 437.385MHz. The […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Did you visit the National Hamfest in September? Perhaps you were unable to attend and wondered what it was like. TX Factor have announced that episode six about the National Hamfest is now available to view online. The RSGB is delighted to announce plans to launch an exciting new electronic supplement, RadCom Plus. Aimed at […]
Rallies and Events News – 23 November 2014
Today, the 23rd, the CATS Radio and Electronics Bazaar will be in the 1st Coulsdon Scout HQ, at the rear of the Council Car Park, Lion Green Road, Coulsdon, Surrey. Doors are open from 10am to 1pm and there will be a bring-and-buy. Anyone proposing to attend this year’s CATS bazaar is advised to check […]
