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Contest News – 15 November 2020
Please remember to check before the contest for any 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. The WAE DX RTTY contest ends its 48 hour run at 2359UTC this Sunday, the 15th. Using the 3.5 to […]
Propagation News – 15 November 2020
The Sun really shone last week, in more ways than one. Large sunspot group 2781 pushed the solar flux index to 91 with a sunspot number of 40 at the weekend, a figure that we haven’t seen for many years. This was coupled with quiet geomagnetic conditions with a maximum Kp index of two, but […]
RSGB prepares reply to second EMF consultation
The RSGB is currently working on detailed comments and suggested amendments to the second Ofcom EMF consultation. The Society is also preparing guidance to help all UK radio amateurs to assess compliance and keep the necessary records. Go to rsgb.org/emf and click on the link for the latest update.
RSGB 2020 Convention stream now on YouTube
The keynote lecture and the presentations from the Learn More About stream at the RSGB’s 2020 Convention Online are now on the Society’s YouTube channel. Catch up on what you missed, or watch again.
ARRL opposes new $50 licence fee
US amateurs have been exempted from application fees for several years. The ARRL will file comments in firm opposition to an FCC proposal to impose a $50 fee on amateur radio licence and application fees. Under the proposal, amateur radio licensees would pay a $50 fee for each amateur radio application. This would apply for […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB is taking part in December 2020 YOTA Month but the COVID-19 restrictions will make the event very different this year. If you are a parent with a newly-licensed youngster in your family, you can apply to host the call sign GB20YOTA safely from your own home. You must be a Full licence holder […]
