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Propagation News – 1 April 2018
As we move into April 2018 it is time to think about updating the latest smoothed sunspot number if you are using a VOACAP-based propagation prediction program. There are a number of different methods used to smooth or average sunspot numbers, but VOACAP recommends the adjusted SSN from the Solar Influences Data Centre in Belgium. […]
Supporting clubs to encourage growth and participation
We know that clubs around the country are doing great things to encourage new people into amateur radio and to help current radio amateurs to develop their skills at all levels. The Society provides a range of services to support clubs in these activities, from the administration of exams to the provision of contests and […]
Prepare for SOS Radio Week
This year’s SOS Radio Week starts in a little over five weeks’ time. It runs from 1 to 31 May 2018, in line with the Royal National Lifeboat Institute’s own Mayday fund-raising events. SOS Radio Week aims to raise awareness of the RNLI through amateur radio and, optionally, raise money. This can be for a […]
GB2RS News deadline brought forward
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have to bring forward the deadline for the next GB2RS News. Please send all information for next week’s broadcast by the end of Monday, 26 May 2018. We sincerely apologise for having to make this one-time change at such short notice.
HMS Belfast heard on Radio Four
HMS Belfast was featured on Radio Four last week. Paddy O’Connell included a short piece on the Broadcasting House programme last Sunday, 18 March 2018. The sounds of the bridge wireless office and even the automatic antenna tuner were heard for the first time on national radio. Volunteer Jonathan Kempster was instrumental in getting their […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The national 5MHz team has received the terrible news that one of its most dedicated mainstays, Tony Lord, G8DQZ, passed away last week. He was a GB2RS Newsreader on 5MHz for many years and instrumental in the UK 5MHz Experiment, which led to the band being made available to UK and, latterly, more countries around […]
