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Propagation News – 17 April 2022
We had a week with declining solar flux index numbers, but with the ever-present threat of coronal mass ejections. The SFI declined from 101 on Sunday to 96 on Wednesday with the possibility of further falls as the week goes on. A solar filament located near the centre disk of the Sun erupted early Monday […]
GB2RS News Script for 10 April 2022
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Youngsters on the Air contest results
The final results of the third round of the Youngsters On The Air (YOTA) Contest in 2021 are now available on the YOTA website. Throughout the three legs of the contest, the organisers received nearly 700 logs from all over the world, including many from those under the age 26. In 2022, the three sessions […]
Celebrate World Amateur Radio Day
On 18 April 2022, radio amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in celebration of World Amateur Radio Day. It was on this day in 1925, that the International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris. You can read more about the event, and download posters and other publicity material for any special event station you […]
Use your vote in the RSGB elections
Just a reminder that voting is still open in the RSGB AGM. There are three resolutions to vote for including the endorsement of two Nominated Board Directors. They have been put forward by the RSGB Nominations Committee but it is RSGB Members who choose whether or not to endorse them. The Society encourages all members […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
We have received news via Charles, M0OXO from Gennady, UX5UO, the Ukrainian QSL printer used by many. Gennady says that he is OK and still trading. You can see more on the website. The 2 April 2022 marked the 40th anniversary of the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands. On that day in 1982, Bob, […]