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Contest News – 23 August 2020
There are no RSGB HF contests this month, as August is the month of the traditional summer holiday. 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, […]
Propagation News – 23 August 2020
Sunspot region 2772 was rotating off the Sun’s limb at the end of the week. As a result, the solar flux index declined from 74 down to 71 as the Sun’s surface cleared. There was some activity though. A solar storm cloud was hurled into space on 16 August by a slow-motion solar flare in […]
Peter Sheppard, G4EJP, RSGB Past-President, 15th August 2020
We were saddened to receive news that RSGB Past-President Peter Sheppard, G4EJP passed away on the 15th of August 2020. Peter served the RSGB as President in 1996 and was made a Life Vice President in 2001. He suffered a serious head injury following a motorbike accident in 2001. A fuller tribute is in the […]
Thanks for massive lockdown efforts
In this month’s RadCom, RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB, thanks all the staff and volunteers who have pulled together to cope with the challenges of the last four months. He highlights the successes we should celebrate—such as helping 1,500 people take their first steps into amateur radio in just four months via remote invigilation […]
RSGB 2020 Convention online – latest info
With the COVID-19 pandemic changing the face of rallies and conventions around the world, the RSGB 2020 Convention is going online. You will be able to enjoy some excellent lectures. On Saturday, 10 October 2020, the RSGB will be putting two streams online for everyone to enjoy. The first stream is An introduction to… and […]
TX Factor 26 – a bumper episode
Running slightly behind schedule—because of the COVID-19 pandemic—a bumper summer edition of TX Factor is now available. Episode 26 is packed full of pre-lockdown features including a very relaxed tea and biscuits interview with Tim Kirby, GW4VXE, as he speaks about his big passion for VHF and UHF operating. Bob, G0FGX, and Mike, G1IAR, take […]
