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Propagation News – 29 November 2015
This week has been geomagnetically quiet with the K-index hovering around zero or one. This is in contrast to the extremely unsettled conditions we have been having on and off over the past few months. Coupled with a solar flux index of around 110 to 120 this has brought reasonably settled conditions on HF and […]
YOTA 2016
The RSGB Youth Committee is seeking an experienced leader to take 3 or 4 young members to Austria as part of the IARU Region 1 YOTA programme at the end of July 2016. Key roles and responsibilities: – Liaise with the RSGB Youth Chairman on any issues relating to the trip. – Liaise with parents/guardians […]
WRC-15 News
This week, the World Radio Conference in Geneva finally approved a new amateur service allocation at 5MHz. Although only a small allocation of 15kHz between 5351.5 – 5366.5kHz was agreed, it is the first new allocation at HF since the WARC of 1979. After intense pressure from the fixed service primary user, power limits have […]
Youngsters on the Air
This December, 14 groups will activate G15YOTA and its regional variations taking part in Youngsters on the Air month. The mix of participants is diverse; from schools to universities and local clubs. Many of the operators will be experiencing amateur radio for the first time and it also presents a fantastic opportunity for youngsters already […]
Listen to Marconi’s voice
The Essex Record Office has released a sound recording that includes the second part of a speech by Marconi, delivered at the unveiling of the Fisk Memorial in Australia. In the speech, Marconi forecast the impact that wireless communication will have on ship navigation and on the world economy in general. The Fisk Memorial commemorated […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Do you think the VHF bands are quiet, well think again. Earlier this year Thurrock Acorns ARC arranged a 2m activity afternoon that proved successful. The next activity afternoon is planned for 28 November between 1pm and 5pm. The club’s own callsign GX4HKO will start calling at 1pm. Over in Northern Ireland, Bushvalley ARC chairman […]
