News
Also in GB2RS this week…
The transponder on HuskySat-OSCAR 107 has been activated and is open for use and testing. It’s fairly sensitive, and five to 10W of uplink power is plenty most of the time. The linear transponder is inverting, with an uplink passband of 145.910 to 145.940MHz and a downlink passband of 435.810 to 435.840MHz. The 1200-baud BPSK […]
GB2RS News Script for 17 May 2020
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Special Events News – 17 May 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. GB2SHS for STAY HOME SAFE will be on air until 24 May in support of the NHS and care workers. […]
Contest News – 17 May 2020
Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. This weekend, the 144MHz May Contest ends its 24 hour run at 1400UTC this Sunday, the 17th. Using all modes, the exchange […]
Propagation News – 17 May 2020
We had another week dominated by sporadic E openings. While the Sun remained quiet with zero sunspots, sporadic E proved to be the major mode of propagation. It offered both single and multi-hop openings, with 10m being open to Spain, Portugal and beyond on most days. Likely multi-hop paths have seen openings to Chad, Mauritania, […]
‘Get on the air to care’ campaign featured on the BBC
We’re delighted that amateur radio and our ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign with the NHS is featured prominently in the BBC news today. The RSGB worked with the journalist to provide facts and contacts; thank you to Vanessa Pearce and everyone who spoke to her. #GOTA2C
