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RSGB talk to ICQ Podcast

| November 24, 2021

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 R1 workshop; ESC Chair Tony Kent, G8PBH gives an update on training and exams; whilst General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB and Comms Manager Heather Parsons, discuss the recent […]

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AR88 emulator donated to RSGB National Radio Centre

| November 23, 2021
AR88 emulator donated to RSGB National Radio Centre

Recently the RSGB National Radio Centre received an AR88 emulator donated by volunteers at The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC). This wonderful-looking emulator is carefully constructed using electronics that allows visitors to physically tune up and down a simulated waveband listening to amateur radio signals in both SSB and CW. The signals are pre-recorded MP3 […]

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GB2RS News Script for 21 November 2021

| November 19, 2021

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 21 November 2021 (14-page/439KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link

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IARU presents award to Don, G3BJ

| November 19, 2021

Former IARU Region 1 President and RSGB Past-President Don Beattie, G3BJ, was recently presented with the prestigious Michael J. Owen Award by the IARU Administrative Council. The award recognises those outstanding volunteers whose exceptional service to the IARU reflect the spirit, hard work and dedication of the late Michael Owen. IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH […]

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Make a date for Tonight @ 8

| November 19, 2021

On Monday, 6 December 2021, Tonight @ 8 will feature Noel Matthews, G8GTZ who will be presenting on the latest developments in the ever-evolving world of amateur TV. Noel will give an overview of ATV activity in the UK and, in particular, how the use of reduced bandwidth signals has enabled ATV QSOs on the […]

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Amateur radio tops BBC News report

| November 19, 2021

Amateur radio was the lead item in a BBC News article on what made people happy during the pandemic. John Emery, 2E0HWE was pictured in front of his radio, microphone in hand, describing how he had made new friends thanks to amateur radio.

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