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Propagation News – 7 March 2021
We had another week of geomagnetic disturbances due to high-speed solar wind streams. Although the week started well, with a Kp index of zero to three on Sunday, it went rapidly downhill. Monday saw the Kp index hit six and Tuesday evening saw it hit five after the solar wind speed exceeded 600km per second. […]
Nigel Ambridge, G4FRL, 31 January 2021
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of NRC Volunteer Nigel Ambridge, G4FRL, on the 31st of January 2021. Nigel was born in Isleworth in July 1939. After schooling he trained as an engineer / toolmaker in High Wycombe. Nigel enjoyed understanding how things worked and was always already to try to […]
Eric Benzie, G1PCN, 9 February 2021
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of NRC Volunteer Eric Benzie, G1PCN on 9 February 2021. Born in Aberdeen on the 8th of December 1944. Eric left school at 15 and commenced an apprenticeship as an electrical engineer in Aberdeen. After completing his apprenticeship, he joined the General Post Office (GPO) […]
David Newell, G0AKS, 14 February 2021
David Newell, G0AKS passed away on the 14th February 2021 at the age of 78. His enthusiasm and interest in radio, from valve to ICs, meant he was always doing something with his time on the air. He ran regular CW sessions on 2m during the 1980s for a small circle of friends, getting a regular […]
Latest Tonight @ 8 Webinar streamed live
Using Propagation Prediction Tools with RSGB Propagation Studies Committee Chair, Steve Nichols, G0KYA was streamed live on Monday, 1 March 2021 If you missed Steve’s talk, or would like to watch it again, it can be found at rsgb.org/webinars, or on the RSGB YouTube channel. To find out more about the Tonight @ 8 webinars, […]
GB2RS News Script for 28 February 2021
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