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Contest News – 23 August 2020

| August 21, 2020

There are no RSGB HF contests this month, as August is the month of the traditional summer holiday. Please remember to check before the contest for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own national and local government’s advice first and foremost, […]

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Propagation News – 23 August 2020

| August 21, 2020

Sunspot region 2772 was rotating off the Sun’s limb at the end of the week. As a result, the solar flux index declined from 74 down to 71 as the Sun’s surface cleared. There was some activity though. A solar storm cloud was hurled into space on 16 August by a slow-motion solar flare in […]

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Thanks for massive lockdown efforts

| August 14, 2020

In this month’s RadCom, RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB, thanks all the staff and volunteers who have pulled together to cope with the challenges of the last four months. He highlights the successes we should celebrate—such as helping 1,500 people take their first steps into amateur radio in just four months via remote invigilation […]

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RSGB 2020 Convention online – latest info

| August 14, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic changing the face of rallies and conventions around the world, the RSGB 2020 Convention is going online. You will be able to enjoy some excellent lectures. On Saturday, 10 October 2020, the RSGB will be putting two streams online for everyone to enjoy. The first stream is An introduction to… and […]

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TX Factor 26 – a bumper episode

| August 14, 2020

Running slightly behind schedule—because of the COVID-19 pandemic—a bumper summer edition of TX Factor is now available. Episode 26 is packed full of pre-lockdown features including a very relaxed tea and biscuits interview with Tim Kirby, GW4VXE, as he speaks about his big passion for VHF and UHF operating. Bob, G0FGX, and Mike, G1IAR, take […]

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GB2RS News Script for 16 August 2020

| August 14, 2020

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 16 August 2020 (12-page/233KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.

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