Also in GB2RS this week…
A small team is representing the UK in South Korea for the ARDF World Championships. We’re pleased to report that John Marriott, M0OJM came third in the M70 Foxoring event.
The RSGB National Radio Centre is an amazing resource for amateur radio. Last year it showed our hobby to 26,000 people. We have been raising the profile of the NRC via social media, events, presentations, extra equipment, Bletchley Park signage, RadCom articles and extra opening days. As a result, visitor numbers are growing beyond all expectations. In August, volunteers showcased amateur radio to an incredible 10,713 visitors, smashing all previous records. The RSGB is very grateful for all the hard work, time and enthusiasm of the entire volunteer team to make this possible, and of course, NRC Coordinator Martyn Baker, G0GMB.
The RSGB Convention takes place from 12 to 14 October 2018 at Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. Saturday and Sunday is packed with a diverse range of lectures for all levels of expertise and interest. Dan McGraw, M0WUT will take a look at the design process of converting a HF WSPR transceiver personal project into an open source electronics kit. Don, N1DG, was one of the team leaders of the Baker Island DXpedition in July. He’ll describe the planning process, setbacks and solutions of activating this tiny uninhabited atoll, 2,000 miles south-west of Hawaii. You can see the whole Convention lecture programme at rsgb.org/convention.
This year’s International Air Ambulance Week will take place between 8 and 16 September 2018. A free series of awards will be available for those who support the event. All information and registration details are at radio-amateur-events.org/IAW/Registration.htm.
The RSGB Board would like to thanks Chris Burbanks, G3SJJ for the sterling work he has done in revitalising the RSGB awards scheme. A vacancy has now arisen for a volunteer to manage the Society’s award programmes. To carry out this role you will need good administration and computer skills. Most of the communications will be by email. The workload is not usually high and can be flexibly managed. If you are an RSGB Member and interested in applying, or would like to find out more, contact the Board Liaison Member for Awards, Keith Haynes, G3WRO, via email to g3wro@rsgb.org.uk.
The 22nd of September marks the 100th anniversary of the first wireless transmission between Australia and the United Kingdom. The Wireless Institute of Australia will hold an on-air event that will run throughout September. Complete information can be found at wia.org.au/newsevents/marconi100/about.
The deadline to nominate some one for the RSGB G5RP Trophy is fast approaching. This annual award is open to any one who has recently started and made significant progress in HF DXing. If you are an established HF DXer and want to recommend some one, you have until 14 September 2018. Please send your nomination to RSGB HF Manager Ian Greenshields, G4FSU, via email to hf.manager@rsgb.org.uk. The award will be presented this year during the RSGB Convention on 12 to 14 October 2018.
Finally, a reminder to respond to the important Ofcom consultation that concludes next week. Our responses may shape Ofcom’s preparations for the next World Radio Conference, WRC-19, on subjects including the future of 6m and the microwave bands. The deadline is 5pm on Thursday, 13 September 2018. See the RSGB WRC-19 pages for guidance and further information.
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