We finally broke our long-running record of zero sunspots last week thanks to active region 2773. This new Solar Cycle 25 spot appeared over the Sun’s limb and pushed the solar flux index to 73. The end of the week also saw unsettled conditions due to a high-speed stream from a coronal hole. The hole […]
The September 2020 edition of RadCom Basics is now at rsgb.org/radcom-basics. In this edition— Welcome to the latest edition by Lee, G4EJB, Editor Magnetic loop antennas Metal bashing Station maintenance Index of RadCom Basics articles: editions No. 1 to 18 To read the articles, you’ll need to sign in with your RSGB Membership Services account. […]
RadCom Basics is a bi-monthly digital publication that explores key aspects of amateur radio in a straightforward and accessible way In this edition… Welcome to the latest edition by Lee, G4EJB, Editor In this edition, a brief look at RadCom and the RSGB archive, webinars, radio clubs using Zoom®, and the RSGB 2020 Convention Online; […]
RadCom Basics is a bi-monthly digital publication that explores key aspects of amateur radio in a straightforward and accessible way In this special FREE edition… Welcome to the latest edition from Lee, G4EJB, RadCom Basics editor In this edition, a mention of the Beyond Exams programme to support and encourage those new to our hobby. […]
The April 2020 issue of RadCom Basics is being updated We apologize for any inconvenience, and have this issue back online shortly.
As part of its continuing Get on the air to care campaign with the NHS, the RSGB has been working with the BBC recently to highlight amateur radio in a number of ways. BBC Radio Surrey and Sussex ran an interview with RSGB Board Director Stewart Bryant, G3YSX last week; BBC Radio Somerset aired an […]
During the online RSGB 2020 Convention, you will be able to enjoy some excellent lectures. On Saturday, 10 October 2020, the RSGB will be presenting two online streams for everyone to enjoy. In An introduction to… we will have Antenna Modelling With MMANA-GAL with Steve Nichols, G0KYA. He will look at the free MMANA-GAL package […]
The 2020 edition of the ITU’s Radio Regulations, which will come into force on 1 January 2021, is now available as a free download.
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 20 September 2020 (11-page/232KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.
Are you heading for university this year? Several students who passed their remote-invigilation amateur radio exams are off to university in the next few weeks. If you would like to let others know which uni you are attending, perhaps with the aim of setting up an amateur radio club, send your name, email and university […]
