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Propagation News – 05 December 2021
The last week was characterised by unsettled geomagnetic conditions, but a reasonable solar flux index of 92, falling to 86. Despite NOAA predicting that the Kp index would be around two, we had an excursion up to five on Tuesday. This was due to an enhanced solar wind stream containing a sector of southward Bz, […]
Regional team changes
Kath Wilson, M1CNY has stood down as Regional Representative Region 3 after serving in this post since the inception of the Regional Team in December 2000. The RSGB would like to thank her for her service to the Society and look forward to continuing working with her in her position as Chair of the RAIBC. Derek […]
GB2RS News Script for 28 November 2021
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Centenary of transatlantic amateur signals
December 2021 marks the centenary of the first amateur radio signals crossing the Atlantic. Signals from the USA were received by Paul Godley, 2ZE, at a specially prepared receiving setup at Ardrossan in Scotland. From 1 to 26 December 2021, all UK and Crown Dependency licensees may add the suffix /2ZE to their amateur call […]
RSGB features in ICQ Podcast
The team at ICQ Podcast invited the RSGB to have a chat with them in their latest episode. RSGB President Stewart Bryant, G3YSX talks about the IARU Region 1 workshop; ESC Chair Tony Kent, G8PBH gives an update on training and exams; while General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB and Communications Manager Heather Parsons discuss the […]
NRC holiday season opening times
The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) at Bletchley Park has announced its opening times for the Christmas and New Year period. The NRC will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. On New Year’s Eve the NRC will close at 2pm. See nationalradiocentre.com for useful info to help you […]
