Tonight @ 8 – archive main list by year
28 September 2020 – A brief interview with RSGB Convention Chair, David Bondy, G4NRT
In response to the UK’s continuing social distancing regulations, the RSGB Convention Committee has changed the arrangements for this year’s event and is holding an online Convention on Saturday, 10 October 2020. The programme will be split into two streams and whether you’re a new licensee, or have been enjoying amateur radio for many years, […]
7 September 2020 – Portable adventures with Summits On The Air (SOTA) by James Stevens, M0JCQ
James’ presentation Portable operating is addictive, whether it’s on a grassy hill top or on a bona fide mountain. The Summits On The Air (SOTA) award scheme allows you to combine amateur radio with some adventure. James, M0JCQ will introduce the basics of SOTA, while showing you some of the beautiful and wild places it’s […]
27 July 2020 – Getting Started on QO-100 by Dom Smith, M0BLF
Dom’s presentation Dom’s lockdown project was to complete a set up for the QO-100 amateur satellite, which is now just over a year old. QO-100, also known by its commercial name Es’Hail 2, is the first geostationary amateur satellite. It provides constant and reliable coverage for amateur voice, data and television QSOs over the whole […]
13 July 2020 – How to check for VDSL RFI by John Rogers, M0JAV
? John’s presentation The RSGB EMC Committee (EMCC) has been investigating VDSL interference since 2014. As the number of installations has risen to over 30M the interference level at amateur radio stations has also increased. The majority of radio amateurs are now impacted by this problem. In the May 2020 RadCom we outlined how to […]
29 June 2020 – Antennas for Small Gardens by Steve Nichols, G0KYA
Steve’s presentation Not everyone has room for a mast and HF Yagi. In this webinar Steve, G0KYA looks at alternatives for small gardens, including both commercial and home-made variants. He’ll also talk about testing antennas using WSPR and modelling them using MMANA-GAL. About Steve Steve Nichols, G0KYA is the Chair of the RSGB’s Propagation Studies Committee. […]
15 June 2020 – Raspberry Pi by Mike Richards, G4WNC
Mike’s presentation The Raspberry Pi series of low-cost single-board computers were developed to promote teaching of basic computer science in schools. However, they have become extremely popular and are selling well outside the original target market including in amateur radio. Well-known expert Mike Richards, G4WNC sets out to provide the basics of the Raspberry Pi, […]
