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Propagation News – 5 February 2017
Last week’s prediction about geomagnetically-disturbed conditions turned out to be correct, with the K-index soaring to five during the week. This resulted in visible aurora at high latitudes, as local midnight is often the time when aurorae and disturbed conditions hit their peak. There were three small sunspot groups visible on the solar surface on […]
Prepare for Thinking Day on the Air
Thinking Day on the Air 2017 will take place over the weekend of 18 and 19 February. This is an opportunity for the members of Girlguiding, from the youngest Rainbow to the oldest Trefoil Guild member, to talk to other members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts all over the world […]
What makes a club great?
Recently, amateurs have found many new ways of getting together to share their hobby—and ways of spicing up very traditional clubs with innovative ways of doing things. RSGB President Nick Henwood, G3RWF, has got Board support to highlight some of the best things which are going on. Whether you are a long-established club, a group […]
AMSAT-UK Colloquium talks online
PA3WEG has made the talks given at AMSAT-UK Colloquium between 2008 and 2012 available on YouTube. The videos were made by members of the British Amateur Television Club. Watch the videos at www.youtube.com/user/AMSATUK/playlists.
Also in GB2RS this week…
On Sunday, 5 February, the Vintage and Military ARS will be displaying equipment of interest to the vintage enthusiast at the Canvey Island rally. This will be VMARS’ 10th year of attendance. Stuart, G0TBI and Peter, G7DXV will be manning the stand and look forward to seeing members and non-members alike. The RSGB Board has […]
Rallies and Events News – 29 January 2017
The Horncastle Winter Rally takes place on Sunday, the 29th, at Horncastle Youth Centre, Willow Close, Cagthorpe, Horncastle LN9 6BZ. Doors open at 10am and there is free car parking. Entry is £2. The venue is all on one level and so is suitable for less able visitors. There will be hot drinks and snacks […]
