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Propagation News – 20 January 2019
At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, the Sun remained spotless this past week with a solar flux index stuck firmly around the 70 mark. Geomagnetic conditions were mostly settled with a maximum planetary K-index of four, although on average it was usually much lower than this, around one or two. Many are […]
President’s review of 2018
I hope you had a great Christmas and let us all look forward to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2019. Sitting here contemplating the last 12 months and looking forward to the next year, a few things struck me. Firstly, what a great year 2018 has been – thanks essentially to our volunteers. With only […]
Volunteers wanted for NRC
With over 55,000 visitors to the RSGB’s National Radio Centre (NRC) at Bletchley Park in 2018, we are looking to recruit new volunteers to engage with the public and give radio demonstrations. If you’re interested in becoming an NRC volunteer you should be passionate about meeting people, feel confident explaining the hobby, as well as […]
IARU Region 1 project group news
At the IARU Region 1 General Conference in Landshut in 2017, it was agreed to create three project groups to address issues of the future direction and growth in amateur radio across the Region. These groups have undertaken some of the planned work, but because of other commitments of the project leaders, progress has not […]
Regional and Board nominations now open
RSGB Members are reminded that nominations are open for RSGB Board and Regional Representatives. Details are in the January RadCom and at rsgb.org/nominations. These roles offer a good opportunity to help the RSGB develop and to promote amateur radio. Nominations close on 31 January 2019.
Also in GB2RS this week…
In the United States, the FCC is not processing any US amateur radio applications as the partial government shutdown approaches its fourth week. For radio amateurs, the shutdown means that while the Universal Licensing System continues to accept applications for all valid purposes, the FCC will not review or act upon them until the funding […]
