{"id":26358,"date":"2020-12-22T11:05:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T11:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?page_id=26358"},"modified":"2020-12-22T16:42:17","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T16:42:17","slug":"rsgb-2020-convention-lectures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/publications-archives\/video\/rsgb-convention-lectures\/rsgb-2020-convention-lectures\/","title":{"rendered":"RSGB 2020 Convention lectures"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><strong>Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic the RSGB 2020 Convention was conducted entirely online for the first time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The lectures were divided into two live streams, details of which are below\u2014follow <\/strong><strong>the links to watch these lectures on the RSGB YouTube page<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Keynote address by Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HPe8QZ6K27Y\" width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Stream 1: an introduction to&#8230;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ggPJINTKgaE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Small Station<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Joe Chester, M1MWD<br \/>\nMost of us don\u2019t have the good fortune to own several acres of land on which to erect tall towers for beam antennas. Nor are we collectors of radio equipment, but have just one or two transceivers, and an ATU, on the corner of a table. But there is lots of fun to be had operating even the most modest radio station, and that is what this presentation addresses, with some technical notes on how to get the best from limited equipment, or space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/u3qOmXwvK8w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Turning Amateur Radio into an Adventure<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Kevin Richardson, G0PEK and Lauren, 2E0HLR<br \/>\nKevin and Lauren talk about youngsters using amateur radio and combining it with other activities such as cycling, hiking, canoeing and kayaking. They also look at some of the issues encountered and how they overcame or dealt with them. Finally, they talk about some of their future projects and ideas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IkVob6V4NoM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Magic of Six Metres<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Chris Deacon G4IFX<br \/>\nWhy are people so keen on the 50MHz band? It\u2019s not HF, it\u2019s not really VHF. Or is it both? Join Chris, G4IFX to learn what makes \u2018The Magic Band\u2019 so special, how to get started, and how to get the best out of it.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FHEbNwGAqRo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>How to Get the Most Out of Your Dealer for Your Part-exchange<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Martin Lynch, G4HKS<br \/>\nAfter over 42 years in the amateur radio business, Martin knows a thing or two about trade-in values for equipment and accessories. In his presentation Martin goes through the best method of achieving the most for your part exchange or outright sale. This not only applies to selling privately but to a dealer. He turns the tables and gives you his tips on how to handle the negotiation when you\u2019re trying to get the most for your radio and the dealer is trying to give you the least.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_SBhix7YwBM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>A Pictorial Introduction to Datamodes<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Mike Richards, G4WNC<br \/>\nIn this talk, Mike guides you through the basics of datamodes operation, explaining the commonly used terms and the development of the modes in general use today. The talk employs animations to explain the underlying principles, and includes operational guidance for popular data modes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/joEM5OtO-HM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Antenna Modelling with MANNA-GAL<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Steve Nichols G0KYA<br \/>\nIt is now possible to get a good idea of how well an antenna might work using modelling software. In this talk Steve, G0KYA looks at the free MMANA-GAL package and give hints and tips on how to use it, complete with some examples.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AQpWBE8tKtU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Why Radio and Weather Go Together\u2026<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Jim Bacon, G3YLA<br \/>\nIt\u2019s amazing how often a discussion about radio conditions brings in comments about the weather.\u00a0 This talk is a quick introduction to those areas where a little weather awareness can add greatly to your radio operating enjoyment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Stream 2: learn more about&#8230;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XOGQyZe0ABA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>QRO Magnetic Loop Antennas<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Rael Paster, M0RTP<br \/>\nA transmitting magnetic loop antenna (TMLA) offers the amateur radio enthusiast a compelling option for getting on the air and having access to all the HF bands when restricted by size and height of the antenna system at your QTH. This talk covers DIY construction tips, tricks and traps for QRO operation, and provides an overview on how to remotely tune a magnetic loop. The talk includes an overview of Rael\u2019s experience with FT8 and WSPR DX performance using the various loops constructed, along with some recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/q7aqBtFB-bg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>VHF Propagation and Weather<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Jim Bacon, G3YLA<br \/>\nJim describes the processes behind compiling the GB2RS propagation bulletin. This takes in aspects of weather forecasting, tropospheric propagation and links to high pressure systems, rain scatter propagation and how to identify suitable candidates from forecast charts, and lastly sporadic E and its relationship to weather. This includes a quick pr\u00e9cis of the basics of its formation, but also some pathways for its prediction and recent insights gained from events in the 2020 season.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i3gI-vHr-_A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Having Fun with HF Contesting<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Olof Lundberg, G0CKV<br \/>\nContesting provides an opportunity to add some competitive adrenalin to your radio activity. You need a combination of operator skills, propagation know-how, station-building and antenna skills. You can learn from your own experiences and from others, and planning and some thoughts on strategy almost always pay off. There are so many factors that influence the results\u2014radio contesting rarely takes place on an even playing field. The most fair competition might well be with yourself\u2014you would always try to improve on what you achieved last time. Most of all it is a great way to have some concentrated fun for a weekend, or part thereof.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9aVUlC5m65k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Ionoscatter on 50 and 144MHz<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Palle Preben-Hansen, OZ1RH<br \/>\nIf you are you an experienced DXer you may know that you can use troposcatter to work stations 500-800km away on VHF\/UHF\/SHF regardless of band conditions. Scatter can also take place in the ionosphere. Ionoscatter is caused by scattering from irregularities in the ionosphere at 65-85km of height giving QSOs at app. 1,000-2,000km. In this lecture ionoscatter is examined closer in order to evaluate its possibilities for QSOs on 50 and 144MHz.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wHPpP2FJqrU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>VHF\/UHF Radios for Contesting and DXing<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Alwyn Seeds, G8DOH<br \/>\nThis talk discusses the important specifications for high performance VHF and UHF radios and how these can most easily be achieved. Emphasis is placed on achieving adequate receive sensitivity in the presence of strong unwanted signals. For transmitters, the importance of achieving low radiated noise is explained. The talk is illustrated with measurements for a variety of radios based on both conventional and software-defined radio design approaches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nWFpx5Z3nF4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>DSP: Underlying Concepts<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">William Eustace, M0WJE<br \/>\nDigital signal processing has become commonplace in amateur radio. In order to understand why it works, it is helpful to delve into the underlying concepts and mathematics: this lecture introduces some basic mathematical principles of signal processing in what is hoped to be an approachable and explained manner. Nonetheless, the talk contains a fair bit of maths: a background roughly at A level would be very helpful in understanding the content fully.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j5IS00Nj5_U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Take your CW to the Next Level<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Bruce Pea, N9WKE<br \/>\nHappily, a lot of people are learning the code, getting on the air, and having fun with CW. Many want to develop their skills further and become better CW operators. This presentation explores methods and options for improving your CW, head copy skills, and increasing your speed. Several of the latest internet training resources are highlighted, as well as a few fun CW activities that can help you take your CW to the next level!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic the RSGB 2020 Convention was conducted entirely online for the first time The lectures were divided into two live streams, details of which are below\u2014follow the links to watch these lectures on the RSGB YouTube page Keynote address by Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ Stream 1: an introduction to&#8230; The Small [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"parent":16770,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26358","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26358"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26358\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}