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Contest News – 27 August 2023
This Sunday, 27 August, the UK Microwave Group 5.7 and 10GHz Contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC. Using all modes on 5.7 and 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Sunday, the 27th, the CQ RTTYops Contest is running from 1200 to 2359UTC. Using RTTY only on the 160 […]
Propagation News – 27 August 2023
Last week saw plenty of DX being worked, thanks to quiet geomagnetic conditions and a seasonal change to a more autumnal ionosphere. Although we are still in August, there are signs that the ionosphere is moving away from its summer doldrums as its chemical composition changes to more monatomic species, which ionise more easily. Another […]
Tonight@8 in September
On Monday 4 September our Tonight@8 autumn programme begins with a presentation by Peter Burton, G3ZPB on the MINOS Contest Logging Software. In his presentation, Peter will introduce what MINOS does in terms of contest logging and its additional features. He will also explain how to obtain, install and set up the software as well […]
RSGB National Radio Centre to close for AI global summit in November
It has been announced this week that the UK will host the inaugural world summit on artificial intelligence safety in November. The summit will be held at the iconic Bletchley Park, which is one of the birthplaces of computer science. To be able to host an event of this global importance, Bletchley Park and the […]
Ofcom Director for Spectrum, David Willis, writes for RadCom
Have you replied to the Ofcom consultation about amateur radio yet? And have you read the article by Ofcom Director for Spectrum, David Willis, in the September edition of RadCom? In it, David says: “We fully recognise the contribution amateur radio has made to developing radio technologies over the years, including in the development of […]
RSGB appoints volunteer lecture coordinator for 2023 Convention
The RSGB is delighted to announce that Keith Hotchkiss, G0FEA has been appointed as the RSGB’s volunteer Lecture Coordinator for the 2023 Convention. Keith will be working with General Manager and Convention Chair Steve Thomas, M1ACB and the rest of the Convention team to create another fantastic event. Keith is a lecturer at the University […]
