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Early bird bookings for the Convention
The RSGB Convention takes place over 9 to 11 October at Kent’s Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. The latest lecture listing is on the RSGB website. The early bird discount for weekend packages closes on 18 August, so there’s still time to book your weekend. Day tickets are also available online and until 30 […]
Satellite malfunction affecting 144MHz
The satellite known as PCSat, NO-44, has malfunctioned after 14 years in space. It has started transmitting APRS beacons on 144.390MHz, outside its normal region of operation. This can cause problems in the section of the 144MHz band normally used here for weak signal and meteor scatter working. Mitigation of the problem is under active […]
Hoax Ofcom email – UPDATE
Please be aware of the following updated message from Ofcom IT regarding a hoax email from the Ofcom Spectrum Licensing email address. We will let you have an update when it is available. Some people have received an email that appears to have come from Ofcom spectrum licensing. The email has not been sent by […]
Respond now to contest consultation
Amateurs interested in contesting have the opportunity to comment on the 2015 Contest Rules Consultation White paper, but time is running out. Your comments must be received by 7 August. The White Paper (4-page/91.8KB PDF) is available from the RSGB Contest Committee website and contains details of how to submit your comments.
Lightships weekend registrations strong
The International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend has attracted 370 registrations from 33 nations to date, with more expected before the event on 15 and 16 August. Germany has registered 65 stations, Australia 60, USA 50 and England about 40. At least 10 registrations each are from Argentina, Canada, Denmark, Netherlands, Scotland and South Africa and […]
New highlights for RSGB Convention
The RSGB Convention takes place over 9 to 11 October at Kent’s Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. The lecture timetable is almost full now and details are on the RSGB website. As part of Saturday’s Contest University, Olof Lundberg, G0CKV will talk about how contesting is about having fun and that feeling of achievement […]
