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Propagation News – 3 July 2022
Last week was not a good one for HF propagation in general. There were many complaints from amateurs about poor conditions that can be explained by a combination of low solar flux levels and unsettled geomagnetic conditions. The SFI started the week last Sunday at 102 but then dropped to 98 the following day. It […]
GB2RS News Script for 26 June 2022
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RSGB joins IARU Region 1 meeting
RSGB volunteers and staff contributed to the IARU Region 1 Interim meeting at Friedrichshafen on Thursday, 23 June 2022. The meeting covered topics across HF, VHF and UHF, as well as microwave and EMC matters. This included the latest state of preparations for WRC-23 where agenda item 9.1B on the protection of satellite navigation systems, […]
GB70D on air from the Isle of Man
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee station GB70D is based on the Isle of Man. On Tuesday, 28 June 2022, it will be based in the grounds of Government House. It is hoped that the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man and Lady Philippa will participate for several periods during the day. The station plans to […]
Tonight @ 8 on Monday
Tonight @ 8 will take place on Monday, 4 July 2022. This is the final lecture before the summer break. Peter Duffett-Smith, G3XJE will be looking at Radio Waves and Antennas… and All That. His presentation covers a range of antenna-related information, so there should be something for everyone. Tonight @ 8 webinars are live-streamed […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The 98-year-old 200kW Alexanderson alternator, call sign SAQ, will not be able to air on Alexanderson Day, Sunday, 3 July 2022. This is due to difficulties in obtaining components in the ongoing maintenance work. The Alexander Association welcomes visitors to the museum on the 3 July from 10am to 4pm. Together with the World Heritage […]
