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RadCom May 2017, Vol. 93, No. 5
THIS EDITION IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE ONLINE We apologise for any disappointment This edition is currently being converted to our HTML5
David John Bishop, M0VNK, 20th March 2017
David John Bishop, M0VNK, passed away on 20th March 2017. He was 76, and had been ill since December 2016.
New RSGB Honorary Vice President
We’re delighted to announce that Peter Blair OBE, G3LTF has been elected by the Board as Honorary Vice-President. Peter Blair
International Girls in ICT Day
International Girls in ICT Day takes place on 27 April 2017. It is an opportunity for girls and young women
Volunteers sought for Scotland event
CQScotland.com will be coordinating a group kit building event and micro:bit showcase for young persons at Braehead Arena, Glasgow G51
G4DDK to speak at Dayton Hamvention
Sam Jewell, G4DDK, winner of the 2016 RSGB Construction Competition, has been invited to speak at the Dayton Hamvention in
Youth contesting program will continue
In 2017, the Youth Contesting Program of IARU Region 1 will continue. Youth members from IARU Region 1 member societies
York Radio Club takes over repeater
York Radio Club has taken over management of the GB3HG repeater. Output is 145.625MHz with the input at -600kHz and
An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, or ARISS, contact is planned for a school in France on 27
Rallies and Events News – 23 April 2017
On Sunday the 23rd the Ripon Radio Rally takes place at Hugh Ripley Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2PT. Doors
