Radio Society of Great Britain - Main Site for Saturday 19 December 2015
 

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Tim Peake now aboard ISS

Posted: 18 Dec 2015 08:04 AM PST
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On 15 December, British European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake arrived
at the International Space Station. During his six month stay he will be
using the amateur radio equipment on board the ISS to make contact with
selected UK schools, using the call sign GB1SS. The first will be
Sandringham School, St Albans between 4 []

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UK Spectrum Forum reports

Posted: 18 Dec 2015 07:59 AM PST
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The UK Spectrum Policy Forum has published its final report that provides a
snapshot of current UK spectrum usage and expected long-term future needs.
The launch event was a high profile one, with Minister Ed Vaizey giving the
keynote speech. Based on a submission by the Society in June, amateur radio
is featured as one []

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GB3HY back on the air

Posted: 18 Dec 2015 07:54 AM PST
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Mid-Sussex Repeater Group has announced that GB3HY is back on the air,
after an absence of nearly three years. The repeater is now operating from
the same location in Haywards Heath with an output power of 10W. The input
frequency is 430.900MHz, output is on 438.500MHz and CTCSS is 88.5Hz. The
repeater group will appreciate []

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Also in GB2RS this week

Posted: 18 Dec 2015 07:52 AM PST
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Groups from schools, universities and local clubs are activating G15YOTA
and its regional variations in December. Many of the operators will be
experiencing amateur radio for the first time, so if you hear the station,
please give them a call. Sunday, the 20th,Â*Worksop Amateur Radio
SocietyÂ*will be on the air with local young people and []

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YOTA month - latest

Posted: 18 Dec 2015 07:44 AM PST
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Groups from schools, universities and local clubs are activating G15YOTA
and its regional variations in December. Many of the operators will be
experiencing amateur radio for the first time, so if you hear the station,
please give them a call. Sunday, the 20th, Worksop Amateur Radio Society
will be on the air with local young []