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Propagation News – 27 June 2021
We had another week that was largely dominated by Sporadic-E openings. It is worth pointing out that Sporadic-E can and does have a blanketing effect on HF signals, which can prevent them from reaching the F2 layer of the ionosphere. This means that predictions created by a program like VOACAP or ITURHFPROP can often be […]
GB2RS News Script for 20 June 2021
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Latest rally news
The organisers of Dartmoor Radio Rally have revised the date to 15 August 2021. It will be held at the new venue of The Yelverton War Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton PL20 6AL. Doors open at 10am—details can be found here. The McMichael Rally Committee has announced that this year’s rally is, sadly, cancelled. It […]
ARISS SSTV from ISS
A slow-scan television ARISS event is scheduled between 21 and 26 June 2021. Transmissions from the ISS will be on 145.800MHz FM using PD120 SSTV mode. The SSTV images will be transmitted continuously. Transmissions will start at or about 0940UTC on the 21st and will end by 1830UTC on the 26th. Signals should be receivable […]
Ofcom updates EMF guidance document and calculator
The guidance document What you need to know as an amateur radio user has been updated, as has the Ofcom EMF calculator. The guide provides an overview of what you need to do to comply with Ofcom’s EMF licence condition Links to all of the documents and calculators can be found on our website This […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Since reopening just over two weeks ago, the RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park has welcomed more than 3,800 visitors. With the improved signage and Bletchley Park interactive map, the NRC is typically seeing close to 50% of the Park’s footfall. The RSGB would like to thank Martyn, G0GMB and the NRC volunteers for […]
