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Contest News – 16 April 2023
On Tuesday 18 April, the 1.3GHz UK Activity contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 1.3GHz band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday 19 April, the 80m Club Championship runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and […]
Propagation News – 16 April 2023
A news item this week suggested that the peak of solar cycle 25 could be coming earlier than expected. According to a paper in Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, by solar scientist Dr Scott Macintosh, solar maximum may now be coming between late 2023 and mid-2024. So, make the most of the higher Solar […]
GB2RS News Script for 9 April 2023
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Convention presentations released for Easter
Over the Easter 2023 weekend, the RSGB will release two more presentations from its 2022 Convention. David Stansfield, G0EVV talks about the challenge and thrill of operating portable from mountain summits Olof Lundberg, G0CKV shares experiences from DXpeditions to 3B8 Don’t miss out—subscribe to the RSGB YouTube channel so you will be alerted when each presentation […]
Ofcom proposed Plan of Work
Ofcom has published a statement on its proposed Plan of Work for the year 2023 to 2024. The statement describes plans for a review of amateur licensing arrangements. According to the document, consultation on the work is planned for the first quarter of the year. A subsequent statement is scheduled for the fourth quarter of […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park will be closed on Monday, 17 April 2023 for an essential upgrade to the radio equipment. We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause.
