Tonight @ 8 – archive main list by year
4 March 2024 – VHF National Field Day challenges and fun
The presentation Have you wondered what happens at a VHF National Field Day (VHF NFD)? Would you like to take part in one? In this month’s webinar, we offer two different perspectives: Firstly, RSGB VHF Contest Committee member Richard, G4HGI will talk about how the RSGB VHFCC uses the VHF Survey and other tools to formulate […]
5 February 2024 – Propagation at HF: What can we learn using digital modes WSPR and FST4W? by Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL
The presentation Gwyn says: “This presentation is a story of learning-as-I-went-along with the Weak Signal Propagation Reporter (WSPR) mode within the WSJT-X digital communications package. It begins with building a simple, but successful, 7 MHz WSPR transceiver. “My next WSPR receiver went to the Arctic on an icebreaker, receiving three spots in eight days. Why? […]
15 January 2024 – WRTC 2026 by Mark Haynes, M0DXR and the WRTC team
The presentation The WRTC 2026 presentation will explain what WRTC is about and provide an overview of what the UK’s Organising Committee are planning for the 2026 event. Find out how you can be part of this once-in-a-lifetime event – either as a spectator, volunteer, competitor or referee. Following the presentation at the RSGB 2023 […]
11 December 2023 – Amateur radio construction
The presentation Do you enjoy amateur radio construction? Or would you like to try making something for the first time? The RSGB recognises the importance of construction as a key element of amateur radio, whether that is using traditional construction skills or a software or systems engineering project. In this presentation we’ll look at some […]
6 November 2023 – An entry-level talk on End Fed Half Wave antennas by Colin Summers, MM0OPX
The presentation Aimed at newcomers to amateur radio, this presentation will be an entry-level talk which will touch on antennas generally but will focus on the End Fed Half Wave Antenna (EFHW) – transformers, construction and performance. About Colin “I first became interested in radio around 12 years old when my cousin showed me an […]
2 October 2023 – Introduction to Contesting by Lee Volante, G0MTN
Next on Tonight @ 8… The presentation Aimed at newcomers to contesting, this presentation will explore how contesting began, explain why it is rewarding and fun, and demonstrate how anyone can take part in their first contests with equipment they have today. We’ll look at what are suitable events to start off with, both on […]
