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Propagation News – 9 October 2022
Yet another good week for HF propagation has passed, although it has been borderline in terms of geomagnetic disturbances. The Kp index hovered around the four mark all week, mainly due to high-speed streams from the solar wind, possibly from slight glancing blows from incoming CME material. There have been a few M-class solar flares, […]
RSGB Convention booking deadline
Booking for the RSGB Convention ends on Sunday, 2 October 2022, so don’t miss out! You will still be able to buy day tickets at the event but these will be at a higher price. The programme is available on the RSGB website with summaries of some of the presentations. Information is added regularly to […]
Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet
Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTA-JOTI) is the world’s largest radio and digital Scout event. It takes place on the air and online between 14 and 16 October 2022. If you or your club are planning to help a local Scout group get on the air, the RSGB would love to […]
GB2RS News Script for 2 October 2022
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 2 October 2022 (20-page/474KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link
Three new CW and FT8 beacons in service
On Sunday, 25 September 2022, the Mid-Cornwall Beacon and Repeater Group brought into service three new CW and FT8 beacons. These can be found on 28.215MHz, 40.050MHz and 60.300MHz, each using the callsign GB3MCB. The beacons were constructed by Peter, G8BCG and are located at IO70OJ in mid-Cornwall. They are ideally situated for identifying transatlantic […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The next RSGB Tonight @ 8 webinar is on Monday, 3 October 2022 when Daimon Tilley, G4USI takes HF on Holiday. Aimed at everyone, from beginners upwards, Daimon will look at considerations and ideas for those who would like to take HF away with them. Find out more on the RSGB website.
