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RSGB and ARRL announce winners of Transatlantic Centenary Cups
The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) and the ARRL – The National Association for Amateur Radio – have announced winners of the 160-Meter Transatlantic Centenary QSO Party. The 12 December on-air event commemorated the 100th anniversary of the successful second Transatlantic Tests which contributed to the dawn of international amateur radio communication. Participating stations […]
Lincoln hams help TV programme
In the December issue of RadCom, page 14, we reported on the television programme outlining the design, specification and the crews of the WWII Lancaster bomber. The production company asked Lincoln Short Wave Club to help with a CW sequence during which their anchor man, Guy Martin, would familiarise himself with the vintage Marconi R1155/T1154 […]
Examinations Standards Committee report published
The RSGB Examinations Standards Committee has published its 2021 annual report which covers activities in 2020. Despite the challenges of Covid, the Committee was quick to approve and support proposals for changes to the exam system, such as approving online remote invigilation and the suspension of practical assessments. This allowed people to continue to take […]
WSJT-X core developer goes SK
Sad news now. We learned from Joe Taylor, K1JT, that Bill Somerville, G4WJS, died suddenly and unexpectedly. He was only about 65 years old. Bill was the first to join Joe in 2013, forming a core development group for WSJT-X. He helped to bring the overall program structure more nearly up to professional standards. Moreover, […]
New publishing schedule for RadCom online
Having listened to feedback, we’re delighted to announce that from this issue onwards, we are making RadCom available online for Members to read in the same week that the hard copy arrives through the letterbox. The January 2022 RadCom is now online at rsgb.org/radcom.
RadCom January 2022, Vol. 98, No. 1
Elecraft K4D HF and 50MHz transceiver – after an extended period in development, the Elecraft K4 transceiver is now available To read this edition, tap or click cover image News and Reports Around Your Region – Club events calendar 85 Around Your Region – Events roundup 89 New products 14 News 12 RSGB Construction Competition […]
