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Learn how to solder surface mount devices
If you are interested in learning how to solder surface mount devices then the sessions taking place at the RSGB Convention on Saturday 11 October may be of interest. Run by Dave Powis, G4HUP there will be practical workshops all day, at which you can put into practice the tips and ideas discussed in his […]
Looking ahead to the National Hamfest
National Hamfest takes place on 26 and 27 September at the Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground. This year several traders are bringing new products that will be shown for the first time. Details of many of these new products are in the September and October issues of RadCom. There is also a large car boot area […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Slow scan television appears to be once again operational from the International Space Station. On 6 September the ISS slow scan television experiment was activated from the Russian service module on 145.800MHz FM. This followed an unsuccessful test back on 27August when only the carrier was detected but no SSTV audio tones were heard. Clubs […]
Rallies and Events News – 14 September 2014
The TARS 50th annual Communications Fair takes place today, 14 September, at Newton Abbot Race Course, Devon TQ12 3AF. The event is indoors and there will be trade stands, a bring-and-buy as well as an RSGB book stall. Doors open at 10am and admissions is £2. Details from Mike Dixon on 01803 557 941. The […]
Special Events News – 14 September 2014
Throughout September, Pontefract and District ARS will be remembering those who fought in the Battle of Britain by using the callsign GB4BOB. The Royal Engineers Association Radio Branch will be running GB1WWR in remembrance of World War One from Fort Amherst in Chatham, Kent today, 14 September. This is the Corps Memorial and Veterans weekend. […]
DX News – 14 September 2014
Nigel, G3TXF and Paul, ZS1S will be on Gough Island, AF-030, until 3 October. Nigel will operate as ZD9XF on CW and Paul will sign ZD9ZS on SSB. Four Australian operators will sign VK9NT from Norfolk Island, OC-005, until 21 September. Look for them on all bands from 10 to 160m using SSB and CW. […]
