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New CubeSats reach ISS

| July 20, 2018

Three new CubeSats have been taken to the International Space Station for deployment in August. The satellites, known as MAYA-1, BHUTAN-1 and UiTMSAT-1 were built in Japan by students from Malaysia, Bhutan, and the Philippines. Collectively known as the BIRDS-2 constellation, the CubeSats will transmit a CW beacon on 437.375MHz throughout their six month life. […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| July 20, 2018

Nigel Barker, M0HZR was recently appointed the new RSGB Examination Standards Manager. His interest in radio was sparked when, early on in his career, he spent two years working in an electronics workshop. Over the years he has always held technical roles, and is currently responsible for the server infrastructure of a major UK qualifications […]

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New Examination Standards Manager

| July 20, 2018

Nigel Barker, M0HZR was recently appointed the new RSGB Examination Standards Manager. His interest in radio was sparked when, early on in his career, he spent two years working in an electronics workshop. Over the years he has always held technical roles, and is currently responsible for the server infrastructure of a major UK qualifications […]

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Examination Standards Committee report

| July 20, 2018

The 2018 RSGB Examinations Standards Committee report has been released. It discusses the UK amateur radio exams system in detail, including pass statistics, ongoing work on the administrative system and comments on the question bank, among many other topics.

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GB2RS News Script for 22 July 2018

| July 20, 2018

Please click the link below to download this week’s news script GB2RS News Script for 22 July 2018

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Rallies and Events News – 22 July 2018

| July 20, 2018

The Finningley Amateur Radio Society Rally takes place today at The Hurst Communications Centre, Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX. There is free parking and the doors open at 10.30am. Admission is £3. There is a large traders’ area, inside and out, with everything from microwave components to QRP. Hot food and drinks are available […]

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