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The Imitation Game
In Autumn 2013, we asked Members if they had HRO and AR88 receivers that could be borrowed by a company making a film about the life of Alan Turing. The result—The Imitation Game—goes on public release from the end of this week. The RSGB has received a message of thanks from the film’s producers to […]
New Microwave NoV available
Following last week’s release of 146 to 147MHz, Ofcom has now made available another Notice of Variation. Microwave enthusiasts who have a Full licence can now apply for a three year NoV to access 2300-2302MHz using up to 400W from a fixed location in the UK. This new frequency range was negotiated by the Radio […]
Youth on the Air preparations continue
Preparations for Youth on the Air month are going well and those involved are looking forward to a high volume of contacts with the special callsign G14YOTA. It is no longer possible to host any additional events as Ofcom required two months’ notice of operations, but there is still time to plan to work the […]
Eight days of solar flares on NASA video
NASA has released a video showing eight days of solar flares produced by the largest sunspot in the past two dozen years. Known as AR 2192, the video is a time lapse that shows its X-class flares in both visible and ultraviolet light using images taken by the Solar Dynamics Observatory Atmospheric Imaging Assembly Instrument. […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The Bath-based distance learning team have opened enrolment for their January to June 2015 course. For most people, distance learning is not as good as face-to-face training but these courses are ideal for anyone who cannot make it to traditional classroom events. In short, weekly work packages are sent out to students who complete the […]
Rallies and Events News – 9 October 2014
Today, 9 November, the West London Radio and Electronics Show takes place at Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 5AQ. Doors open at 10am, with disabled visitors having access 10 minutes earlier. There will be trade stands, a bring-and-buy, special interest groups and an RSGB book stall. Details from Paul, M0CJX on 08451 650 […]
