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Contest News – 16 August 2020

| August 14, 2020

There are no RSGB HF contests this month, as August is the month of the traditional summer holiday. That said, there is some doubt about going anywhere on holiday at present thanks to the current COVID-19 precautions! Please remember to check before the contest for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may […]

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Propagation News – 16 August 2020

| August 14, 2020

By Sunday, sunspot region 2770 will have just about rotated out of view. After a promising start it quickly faded away, but there is more hope as active region AR2771, belonging to Cycle 25, is forming in the Sun’s south-east quadrant. A secondary bright plage region is also now turning into view off the south-east […]

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Sharing a success story…

| August 11, 2020
Sharing a success story…

It’s been a while since I’ve written an editorial for RadCom and given a view of what has been happening at the RSGB. We have all found ourselves in unusual circumstances in recent months, so I thought it was time to share an update with you. My ‘2019 a year in numbers‘ article and infographic […]

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Remote Invigilation helps hundreds

| August 7, 2020

The RSGB remote invigilation exams continue to help hundreds of people join the world of amateur radio and progress to the Intermediate licence level. From youngsters who have decided to learn a new skill while being off school during lockdown, to older people who have overcome their fear of exams, they have wanted to share […]

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Check RSGB news online

| August 7, 2020

This is a really busy time for amateur radio and the Radio Society of Great Britain is supporting members and non-members alike during these changing times. Remember that you can see the RSGB’s main news on its website, and its RSGB notices page in particular. Check there for updates to the Board, Volunteer Leadership Team […]

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Could you write for children?

| August 7, 2020

Have you ever written a book for children in the 11 to 13 age range? The RSGB is looking for an author of a book aimed at Key Stage 3 school children. This is intended to be an appropriately illustrated technical book, so experience of working with an illustrator will be very useful. We already […]

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