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The past and the future: Convention presentations

November 22, 2024

The RSGB continues to share some great presentations from its recent annual Convention. The two this week look back to the important history of amateur radio and contrast that with how amateur radio might be influenced by modern technology. Don Beattie, G3BJ discussed the very different amateur radio environment of 1924, and the history and events of that momentous month, and the history and events of October that year when the first t...

Tonight @ 8: HF antennas

November 22, 2024

The final RSGB Tonight@8 webinar of 2024 is on Monday 2 December. The presentation by Tim Hier, G5TM will focus on the various HF antennas available for portable operating. He will also look at how to use very basic modelling software to ascertain the choices you have at your disposal. Tim’s ethos when working portable is a simple, “Five minutes from arrival to operating and no more”. Tim is also the editor of RadCom Basics and will ref...

YOTA Month: encourage youngsters on the air

November 22, 2024

Youngsters on the Air Month begins one week today. Call sign GB24YOTA will be active for the duration of the month, hosted by a range of groups, clubs and individuals. Marlborough Scout Group will be the first team of youngsters to operate. They will be on the air before midday on Sunday 1 December, and then again after 6pm on the same day. Also operating the special call sign next Sunday will be the Cambridge University Wireless Societ...

Also in GB2RS this week…

November 22, 2024

The RSGB VHF Contest Committee is currently planning the rules for the 2025 VHF contests. Following some discussion at the RSGB Convention, the committee members have some questions on which they would appreciate feedback from contestants, with particular topics focused around VHF Field Day and the Back Packers events. You can find the survey online and it will close on Friday 6 December. Members of Wokingham u3a Amateur Radio Group hav...