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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 […]
Last chance for Science Week grants
British Science Week 2015 will take place from 13 to 22 March 2015 but the deadline for most grant applications is later this month at 9am on 26 November. There are a range of grants available to eligible schools and organisations, so if you’re planning to run a public event or are linking with a […]
Film producers thank amateur community
Last autumn we asked if anyone had HRO or AR88 receivers that they could lend to a company making a film about the life of Alan Turing. That film, The Imitation Game, has now been made and it goes on public release on 28 November. The producers have sent the RSGB a message of thanks […]
New Radio Propagation Questions forum
A Radio Propagation Questions forum has now been set up on the RSGB website. The forum sets out to help RSGB Members understand radio propagation matters. It will be monitored by members of the Propagation Studies Committee, which covers everything from LF to light waves. Members can post questions, which will then be answered by […]
