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Contest News – 6 May 2018
The ARI International DX contest ends its 24 hour run this Sunday, the 6th, at 1200UTC. Using CW, phone, RTTY on the 3.5 to 28MHz contest bands, signal report and serial number forms the basic exchange, with Italian stations also sending their province code. Also ending its 24 hour run this Sunday, at 1400UTC, is […]
Propagation News – 6 May 2018
The sun remained spotless last week and the latest projections place sunspot minimum sometime around mid-2019. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center says solar cycle 24 is declining more quickly than originally forecast, but expect the current solar conditions to last for at least another 12 to 18 months. On the bright side, quieter geomagnetic conditions […]
RSGB Examinations – the gateway to amateur radio
The three levels of amateur radio examinations provide access to a progressive and fascinating hobby, building knowledge and experience whilst continuing to enjoy the opportunities and operating privileges at each level. The entry (Foundation) level provides a straightforward entry to the world of amateur radio. It is recognised that amateur radio is a technology-based pastime […]
RSGB AGM 2018
At the RSGB AGM held in Birmingham last Saturday, 21 April 2018, Simone Wilson, M0BOX and Mark Jones, G0MGX were elected to the RSGB Board of Directors whilst Philip Willis, M0PHI was endorsed as a Nominated Director. Graham Murchie, G4FSG stood down as Chair after serving in the role for four of his five years […]
Sunday Times letter response
Following a letter in the Sunday Times earlier this month which suggested that amateur radio aerials affected nearby Wi-Fi, the RSGB submitted a full response. The Society is delighted that not only did the paper print one of the points it made, but it also included a valid comment by another radio amateur who referenced […]
BARS operating at Royal Mint
Members of the Barry Amateur Radio Society will be active from ‘Her Majesty’s Royal Mint’ at Llantrisant, South Wales on 1 and 2 June 2018. They will be using the call sign GB4RME—Radio Monitoring and Espionage—to assist at the launch of a new 10p coin featuring James Bond. They will be displaying a WWII spy […]
