? John’s presentation The RSGB EMC Committee (EMCC) has been investigating VDSL interference since 2014. As the number of installations has risen to over 30M the interference level at amateur radio stations has also increased. The majority of radio amateurs are now impacted by this problem. In the May 2020 RadCom we outlined how to […]
Steve’s presentation Not everyone has room for a mast and HF Yagi. In this webinar Steve, G0KYA looks at alternatives for small gardens, including both commercial and home-made variants. He’ll also talk about testing antennas using WSPR and modelling them using MMANA-GAL. About Steve Steve Nichols, G0KYA is the Chair of the RSGB’s Propagation Studies […]
A recording of Mike’s presentation will be available here shortly Mike’s presentation The Raspberry Pi series of low-cost single-board computers were developed to promote teaching of basic computer science in schools. However, they have become extremely popular and are selling well outside the original target market including in amateur radio. Well-known expert Mike Richards, G4WNC […]
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Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. The Royal Air Force Air Cadets are pleased to announce that the next Exercise Blue Ham will be held on […]
Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. As previously announced, the RSGB confirms that this weekend’s National Field Day event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. The […]
Well, the excitement of sporadic E propagation continued last week. There were extensive openings on 20 to 10 metres, which resulted in very short-skip openings at times. Paul, GM4ULS in Perth reports working lots of G stations on the South Coast of England on 20 metres on Wednesday, and the skip ran as short as […]
We start with the sad news that long-time GB2RS Newsreader Geoff Dover, G4AFJ passed away on Thursday, 28 May. His voice will be sadly missed. Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 10am on 145.575MHz. Monday sees a slow CW exercise from 7pm on 14.550MHz. There are open nets on 145.575MHz […]
Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society has morning nets at 9.30am on 145.575MHz. Wednesday sees a Zoom meeting with a talk by Colin, G6MXL on his DXpedition to the Isles of Scilly. Contact Gerald, G3SDY, on 01484 602 905. Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has its net this Sunday and next Sunday on 1.940MHz from 11am. […]
West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club says meetings will resume when it is safe. Social isolation does not mean you have to be lonely: we are at an advantage as our knowledge and skills allow us to communicate. More importantly, stay safe, follow all the guidance from official sources, but don’t forget those who are alone […]
