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Remote Invigilation helps hundreds

| August 7, 2020

The RSGB remote invigilation exams continue to help hundreds of people join the world of amateur radio and progress to the Intermediate licence level. From youngsters who have decided to learn a new skill while being off school during lockdown, to older people who have overcome their fear of exams, they have wanted to share […]

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Check RSGB news online

| August 7, 2020

This is a really busy time for amateur radio and the Radio Society of Great Britain is supporting members and non-members alike during these changing times. Remember that you can see the RSGB’s main news on its website, and its RSGB notices page in particular. Check there for updates to the Board, Volunteer Leadership Team […]

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Could you write for children?

| August 7, 2020

Have you ever written a book for children in the 11 to 13 age range? The RSGB is looking for an author of a book aimed at Key Stage 3 school children. This is intended to be an appropriately illustrated technical book, so experience of working with an illustrator will be very useful. We already […]

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GB2RS News Script for 9 August 2020

| August 7, 2020

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 9 August 2020 (11-page/197KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| August 7, 2020

The RSGB has released two more 2019 Convention presentations on its YouTube channel. In I Can Hear It, Why Won’t It Decode? Neil Smith, G4DBN explains choosing the best digital mode for tropo DX at VHF and above. He also investigates multipath, scintillation, scatter modes and radio characteristics on signal coherence and decodability. In the […]

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Special Events News – 9 August 2020

| August 7, 2020

Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. Fort Purbrook ARC will put GB1PF on the air from members’ homes between 14 and 17 August. They will operate […]

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