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Propagation News – 19 March 2017
Despite zero sunspots and a solar flux index of only 70, there was good DX to be had last week. This was helped by more settled geomagnetic conditions over a period of days, thanks to a lack of coronal hole activity. The RSGB Commonwealth Contest saw UK amateurs making contacts into all parts of the […]
New video blog uploaded
The RSGB has just launched its first video blog, or vlog, to share what is happening behind the scenes in preparation for YOTA 2017, the amateur radio youth event planned for the summer. It features the Youth Committee Chair, Mike Jones, 2E0MLJ. Look out for more vlogs in the coming weeks, where you will hear […]
Talk to Cadets in Exercise Blue Ham
The Cadet signals exercise known as Exercise Blue Ham is due to take place on 5MHz on 18 and 19 March, then again on the 25th and 26th. Not only will they be speaking to other cadet groups, they welcome calls from amateurs too – but only make contact on amateur licensed frequencies. Full details […]
Latest news on RSGB AGM
The 90th RSGB AGM will be held at the Angel Hotel, Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1SZ on Saturday, 22 April 2017, commencing at 12 noon. Arrangements have been made for Members who are unable to attend the AGM to cast their votes by proxy—details of this are now on the AGM web pages at rsgb.org/AGM2017. […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The next episode of the UK’s only TV show dedicated to all things radio, TX Factor, is released on 17 March. Go to www.txfactor.co.uk for details. TX Factor is sponsored by the RSGB and Martin Lynch & Sons. In amongst the item on Episode 15, Bob discovers the fun to be had remotely controlling his […]
Rallies and Events News – 12 March 2017
The Dover Radio Club Rally takes place Sunday, 12 March, at Whitfield Village Hall, Sandwich Road, Manley Close, Whitfield, near Dover CT163LY, Talk-in will be on GB3KS. Doors open from 10am to 2pm and entry is £2. The auction starts at 12.30pm. More details from Aaron, 2E0FQR on 0771 465 4267. Due to a clerical […]
