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Special Events News – 26 July 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. August sees two GB80 special event stations come on air, marking the critical role that radar played in the Battle […]
DX News – 26 July 2020
Tony, OH1TD is active again from his summer QTH on Korpo Island, EU-096, until September. QSL via his home call sign either direct or via the bureau.
Contest News – 26 July 2020
Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. This Sunday, the 26th, the UK Microwave Group contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC. Using all modes in the 5.7 and […]
Propagation News – 26 July 2020
We had quite a quiet week with the Sun with zero sunspots and a settled geomagnetic field. The solar wind speed was slow, between 280 and 330km per second, and its magnetic field was weak, with no significant negative deflections in its important north-south Bz direction. Therefore, the resultant geomagnetic activity was settled. On the […]
Over one thousand online exams passed
The RSGB is delighted to announce that recently the 1,000th person has passed the Foundation exam via remote invigilation. Congratulations to them and everyone else who has joined amateur radio via this exam process. To celebrate, the Society has launched a new web page to share the stories of just some of these successful candidates. […]
Ofcom publishes EMF consultation responses
Ofcom has published the responses to the EMF consultation on their website. The RSGB would like to thank the 255 of you who took the time to respond either individually or on behalf of your organisation. The majority of all responders were against the proposals. Now that ICNIRP guidelines 2020 have been published, the RSGB […]
