Practical Wireless

The September issue of Practical Wireless features an article by the RSGB which outlines how the Society is helping new and returning licensees to build experience. Take a look and be inspired! (2-page/1.3MB PDF) [Pdf reproduced here with the kind permission of Practical Wireless]

September 2020 Monitor for SG-Lab 20W 2.4GHz PA

This download contains files to support the Monitor for SG-Lab 20W 2.4GHz PA by DC5ZM published in the September 2020 edition of RadCom. The files include the Arduino sketch, PCB overlays and foil patterns, Eagle files, details of the alternative version based on the Arduino Nano, and updated information on the directional coupler calibration. Download […]

Sharing a success story…

It’s been a while since I’ve written an editorial for RadCom and given a view of what has been happening at the RSGB. We have all found ourselves in unusual circumstances in recent months, so I thought it was time to share an update with you. My ‘2019 a year in numbers‘ article and infographic […]

RSGB email service down

There is currently an issue affecting the RSGB email server. If you are have recently sent mail, there is no need to resend, as it will remain queued for delivery until the system is up-and-running again. If you are an RSGB email system user and hold a mailbox on the system, you won’t be able […]

Snips – News For Scotland – 9th August

The news headlines:

            Remote Invigilation helps hundreds

            Check RSGB news online

            Could you write for children?

GB2RS Script – HERE .

CLUB NEWS

During the COVID crisis a list of known club nets, and activities, is now being published on the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society (WoSARS) web site. They have a table listing times and frequencies and this can be found at
https://wosars.club/radio-nets/

With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now including meeting details where advised. However, this information should be regarded as optimistic, it is strongly advised that you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing.

Stirling Club has resumed normal Club meetings on Thursdays and Sundays, and is running an ARDF day on 16th August. (On WoSARS Calendar)

Also a new AR Net from Shetland & South Uist

“We are delighted to announce the Viking Amateur Radio Net started last Saturday, 25th July. The Net is based in Scotland and is dedicated to promoting friendly Amateur Radio chat on the Amateur Radio Bands of 80m & 40m. Our Facebook & Net is open to all licenced amateur operators & SWL’s from any country. The current MORNING band is on 80-metre from 05:00 to 06:00 UTC (06:00 to 07:00 local UK time) seven days a week. The base frequency is 3.770MHz. The 40-metre band Net time/frequency is yet to be announced. https://www.facebook.com/groups/VikingAmateurRadioNet/ “

 

And, as noted in last Sunday’s GB2RS the following:

CANCELLATION – the Cockenzie and Port Seaton Mini Rally/Junk Night on Friday 14th August has been cancelled.

CANCELLATION – GMDX Conventition – Bannockburn – 17th October.

CANCELLATION – Galashiels  Rally – 25th October.

And New This Sunday:

CANCELLATION GMRT – Scotland’s Microwave Round Table & Dinner – 7th November. (On CALENDAR )

YOTA at “QSO Today Ham Expo”

From 7th to 9th of August YOTA from IARU R1 and R2 will be taking part in the first virtual ham expo ever: “QSO Today Ham Expo”! The event will include a whole new virtual platform with #virtual booths from …

Remote Invigilation helps hundreds

The RSGB remote invigilation exams continue to help hundreds of people join the world of amateur radio and progress to the Intermediate licence level. From youngsters who have decided to learn a new skill while being off school during lockdown, to older people who have overcome their fear of exams, they have wanted to share […]

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