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Propagation News – 6 September 2015
This week brought a much-needed break from the effects of the virtually continuous coronal holes on the sun. This saw the Kp-index come down to a more reasonable one or two most of the time, with a corresponding improvement in HF conditions. As we are now in September we should see a bigger improvement as […]
Tim Peake and ARISS – get involved
Later this year, astronaut Tim Peake will join the International Space Station for six months. During his time in orbit he will have contact with up to 10 schools via amateur radio. These schools have been chosen by the European Space Agency and the RSGB will be working closely with them, and their local clubs, […]
Book updates available for exam changes
It is now just one month to 1 October when the new UK Licence rules will be examined. The RSGB has published updates to the Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced training books and they are now available in the Books Extra section of the RSGB website. The revised Exam Reference Data Booklets and sample exam papers […]
RAYNET helps at Shoreham air disaster
South Sussex RAYNET group, assisted by members of South Kent RAYNET, provided communications support for the organisers and the user services at Shoreham Airshow when a Hawker Hunter aircraft crashed during a flying display. Our thoughts are with those who offered their services as well as the family and friends of those involved.
Also in GB2RS this week…
In 2015, a new IARU Region 1 Youth Contesting Programme was created. Youth members from IARU Region 1 member societies were invited to take part in a contest from so-called ‘Top Gun’ stations. These young amateurs will learn how to operate the contest station, improve their contest skills and will aim for the best results […]
Rallies and Events News – 30 August 2015
The Milton Keynes ARS Rally will take place today, on 30 August, at Longueville Hall, Hammond Park, Whaddon Road, Newton Longville, Milton Keynes MK17 0AT. It is now even bigger, so why not combine the rally with a visit to Bletchley Park and visit the National Radio Centre as well? The rally is in a […]
