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Also in GB2RS this week…
The IARU Region 1 Virtual General Conference concluded on Friday. The plenary saw numerous recommendations across a wide range of general, HF, VHF, UHF, microwave and EMC matters, including youth and spectrum issues. The RSGB was a leading contributor and was pleased at the success of its proposals. Barry Lewis, G4SJH was elected as the […]
Special Events News – 18 October 2020
Marking the design project for the next 50 years for the United Arab Emirates, members of the Emirates Amateur Radio Society will activate the special call signs A6050Y from their club station in Sharjah and A6050Y/1-9 from nine different members’ stations until the end of October.
DX News – 18 October 2020
John, W2GD will be active as P40W from Aruba Island, IOTA SA-036, from 20 to 27 October. He will operate on 160 to 10m, including activity in CQ WW DX SSB Contest. QSL via N2MM direct, or Logbook of The World. Jeff, VP9/N1SNB will be active from Bermuda, NA-005, from 21 to 26 October. He […]
Contest News – 18 October 2020
Please remember to check before the contest for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own national and local government’s advice first and foremost, especially in the instance of local lockdowns. This Sunday, the Worked all Germany contest ends its 24 hour […]
Propagation News – 18 October 2020
We had a little flurry of solar activity last week, but it didn’t amount to much. Region 2775 decayed to a spotless plage and didn’t contribute at all after Tuesday, the 13th. A new region began forming while on the far side of the Sun and has turned into view off the east limb. The […]
New field strength licence condition proposed by Ofcom
Ofcom received 400 responses to their EMF consultation, 255 of which were from radio amateurs. Ofcom has addressed some respondent’s concerns, revised their proposals, and requested feedback. The RSGB will reply to Ofcom’s revised proposals and keep you updated on rsgb.org/emf. Ofcom intends to add a condition to all licences that allow more than 10W […]
