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Propagation News – 7 November 2021

| November 5, 2021

What a roller coaster week we had. From great conditions on HF last weekend, to a severe geomagnetic storm this week, it has been hard to predict what’s coming next. The Kp index hit seven on Thursday, thanks to incoming plasma from a full halo coronal mass ejection produced by an M1.7 flare from active […]

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Richard Horton, G4AOJ co-opted as Board Director

| November 5, 2021

The RSGB Board is pleased to announce that Richard Horton, G4AOJ has been co-opted as a Board Director until the 2022 AGM. Many members will know Richard as he has served as the RSGB Honorary Treasurer since 2011. After obtaining a degree in Physics at Merton College, Oxford in 1973, Richard trained as a professional […]

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New mock exam papers available

| November 4, 2021

At a recent meeting of the Examination Standards Committee it was agreed that the current mock exam papers on the RSGB website should be replaced by a fresh set, with one mock exam paper per licence level. Unlike the previous mock papers which were based on example questions, these new papers are generated from the […]

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146/147MHz NoV extension

| November 3, 2021

Ofcom has agreed to the RSGB request to extend the 146/147MHz NoV for a further year. However, it is made available on a non-interference basis and applicants should note that as the band is increasingly used by other users, the NoV is subject to a 30-day notice period of change or withdrawal. Full licence holders […]

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YOTA Month 2021

| November 2, 2021

It’s not too late to register your interest for December YOTA Month 2021. The RSGB has been granted the call sign GB21YOTA, for allocation to youngsters to operate throughout December. Slots are open for clubs and individuals but you must be a Full licence holder or have one willing to supervise the activity. To see […]

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GB2RS News Script for 31 October 2021

| October 29, 2021

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 31 October 2021 (14-page/421KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link

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