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DX News – 18 August 2024
Frans, DJ0TP is active as TK/DJ0TP from Corsica, EU-014, until the 4 September. The station was spotted recently on the 20m band using FT8. QSL via Frans’ home call and Logbook of the World. Jean-Louis, F6ITS left France in August 2023 for a round-the-world voyage. He recently obtained a Gambian licence and will be active as […]
Contest News – 18 August 2024
On Tuesday 20 August, the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 23cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The World Wide Digi DX Contest starts at 1200UTC on Saturday 24 August and runs until 1200UTC on Sunday 25 August. Using FT4 and FT8 […]
Propagation News – 18 August 2024
Last week was notable for its auroral activity, high solar flux index and variable HF conditions. Monday 12 August saw the Kp index rise to 7 as coronal mass ejection material struck the Earth, sparking visible aurora as far south as Cornwall. But by lunchtime on Tuesday things were back to normal with a Kp […]
September 2024 – Strategic priorities update
RSGB Legacy Fund The RSGB Legacy Fund, thanks to the generosity of donors, has resources available to encourage and develop amateur radio. These funds are managed by a Legacy Committee who meet to consider applications and then make funding recommendations to the RSGB Board. The success of the Legacy Fund depends entirely on good quality […]
RSGB Board – July 2024 meeting key messages
Following its meeting in July, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages. The Board: Received reports about the Society’s attendance at the Hamcation in Florida, the Dayton Hamfest and the Friedsrichafen “Ham Radio 2024” event. All three events had proven financially viable. Many new members joined the Society or renewed their membership. The events […]
GB2RS News Script for 11 August 2024
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