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Propagation News – 9 September 2018
The Sun was spotless for most of last week and no spots are expected to rotate into view over the next few days. This will keep flux levels low, and working frequencies will remain depressed. Maximum useable frequencies may struggle to include the 18MHz band. Warnings of a rising Kp-index have been issued, and geomagnetic […]
Annual reunion of codebreakers
This Sunday, 2 September 2018, it’s the annual reunion of codebreakers at Bletchley Park, including those who were voluntary interceptors. This event is organised by Bletchley Park.
Respond now to Ofcom consultation
Preparations for the next World Radio Conference, WRC-19, are increasing. An important Ofcom consultation is nearing its conclusion, which includes key items on the future of 50MHz, wireless power and microwave bands. UK amateurs are encouraged to respond to Ofcom, highlighting the importance of current and potential innovations. The submission deadline is Thursday, 13 September […]
New Exam Standards appointment
We are pleased to announce that Mike Bruce, M0ITI, has been appointed to the RSGB Examinations Standards Committee (ESC) with the role of Examinations Systems Review Manager. The responsibilities of this new role within ESC will be to manage the syllabus review and future updates, manage the question bank and interaction with the exam system […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The Yasme Foundation has announced the election of Marty Woll, N6VI as the newest Foundation Director. The Board of Directors now includes President, N0AX, Vice President, K4ZW, Treasurer, W6OAT, PB2T, OH2BH, K3ZO, W6RGG and N6VI. The Yasme Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation organised to support scientific and educational projects related to amateur radio, including DXing […]
GB2RS News Script for 2 September 2018
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