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Special Events News – 28 June 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. This Sunday, the 28th, is the centenary of the Royal Corps of Signals. The Royal Signals Museum has a permanent […]
Contest News – 28 June 2020
Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. The UK Microwave Group’s 5.7 and 10GHz bands contest runs from 0600 to 1800 this Sunday, the 28th. Using all modes, the […]
Propagation News – 28 June 2020
After the recent excitement of a new Solar Cycle 25 sunspot, it seems the Sun has decided to go back to sleep. We have had zero sunspots since 16 June and the STEREO spacecraft Ahead view shows just one small bright area on the Sun, which might result in a spot in due course. Luckily, […]
Important RSGB Convention announcement
In response to the UK’s continuing social distancing regulations, the RSGB Convention Committee has changed the arrangements for the RSGB Convention on 9 to 11 October 2020. Instead of the physical Convention in Milton Keynes, the RSGB is instead holding an online Convention on Saturday, 10 October 2020. Whether you’re a new licensee or have […]
Tonight @ 8: Antennas for small gardens
Don’t forget the RSGB’s new series of webinars that began on 15 June 2020. The next Tonight @ 8 is on 29 June 2020 and is a presentation, Antennas for Small Gardens, by Steve Nichols, G0KYA. You can watch the live stream and ask questions on either the RSGB YouTube channel or the special Tonight […]
Amateur awarded Order of Australia
Tony Hutchison, VK5ZAI has received the Order of Australia in the Queen’s birthday honours list for significant service to amateur radio, particularly to satellite and space communication. Amongst his many roles, he is the National Coordinator and one of 10 official ARISS VHF/UHF telebridge stations to the International Space Station and a HamTV ground station. […]
