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Also in GB2RS this week…

| September 4, 2020

The RSGB’s autumn Tonight @ 8 webinar series starts this Monday, 7 September 2020 with Portable Adventures With Summits on the Air by James, M0JCQ. Join live and ask questions on the Society’s YouTube channel or via the special BATC channel. On the RSGB website, you can find further information about the webinar series, presenters […]

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Special Events News – 6 September 2020

| September 4, 2020

Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. Members of the Royal Air Force ARS (RAFARS) will be operating GB80BOB from 1 to 28 September to commemorate the […]

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Contest News – 6 September 2020

| September 4, 2020

Please remember to check before the contest for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own national and local government’s advice first and foremost, especially in the instance of local lockdowns. Three RSGB contests take place over this weekend, 5 and 6 […]

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Propagation News – 6 September 2020

| September 4, 2020

This last week was characterised by unsettled geomagnetic conditions caused by an incoming high-speed stream for a solar coronal hole. We warned of this in last week’s report, but in view of the small size of the coronal hole, we didn’t really expect its effects to be quite so severe. The solar material impacted the […]

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Online exams and training – updated web pages

| September 3, 2020

We’ve updated some of our web pages to reflect online remote invigilation exams and online training processes whilst physical meetings are still restricted. The Student Information section on the Society’s website has full Candidate Instructions for the remote invigilation exams, information about how to book your exams as well as a new page listing the […]

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Could you join the RSGB Board?

| August 28, 2020

Following recent changes to the RSGB Board of Directors, and the continuing effects of the ongoing pandemic, the RSGB is looking for Members to be considered for possible appointment to the Board. For more details about the Board, the essential personal attributes needed to be a Board Director, and how to apply, go to rsgb.org/volunteers.

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