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Propagation News – 22 October 2023
We had a quieter week, with both lower sunspot numbers and better geomagnetic conditions. The Solar Flux Index was at 135 on Thursday the 19 October, down from 156 the week before. Let’s hope this is a temporary lull in Solar Cycle 25’s progression. We had no M-class or higher flares to contend with and […]
RSGB 2023 Convention – a great success
The RSGB 2023 Convention took place last weekend and brought together hundreds in person and as well as many more across the world who watched the livestream. RSGB General Manager and Convention Chair, Steve Thomas, M1ACB said: “In addition to the usual varied programme of lectures, I was delighted as Convention Chair to have led […]
Tonight@8 in November
The RSGB carried out a poll in its Facebook group for new and returning licensees, which showed that basic introductions to contesting and antennas were the top two topics of interest. In October we ran a Tonight@8 webinar which covered an introduction to contesting, and in November we are focusing on antennas. On Monday 6 November, […]
ARISS contact with Kent primary school
Children at St Peter-In-Thanet CE Junior School in Broadstairs, Kent had an ‘out of this world’ experience this week, with an ARISS-UK contact between the school and NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, KI5WSL on board the International Space Station. It was an exciting and inspiring day for all involved. RSGB Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX attended […]
GB2RS News Script for 15 October 2023
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Also in this week’s GB2RS…
As we get closer to the ITU World Radio Conference, WRC-23, which starts next month, the future of amateur radio, particularly the 23cm band, is of key importance. The ITU News Magazine has a feature article by IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH regarding amateur activity in the 23cm band. This is the topic of a […]
