Radio Society of Great Britain - Main Site for Saturday 30 July 2016
 

Radio Society of Great Britain - Main Site

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New Ofcom licensing portal available

Posted: 29 Jul 2016 07:43 AM PDT
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Ofcom have informed us that its new licensing portal is now available for
use. New and existing customers of the previous licensing system should
follow the instructions for registering on the new system carefully and
consult the online help and support for further information. The RSGB
guidance and FAQ pages will be updated to match []

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G5RP nominations sought

Posted: 29 Jul 2016 07:38 AM PDT
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The G5RP Trophy is an annual award to encourage newcomers to HF DXing. The
award is not limited to youngsters or the newly-licensed; it is open to any
one who has recently discovered and made significant progress in HF DXing.
If you are an established HF DXer and want to recommend some one to be []

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New RadCom Plus now available

Posted: 29 Jul 2016 07:32 AM PDT
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RadCom Plus is the RSGB’s digital technical supplement. The latest version
is now available to RSGB Members. This edition has articles on a narrowband
direct upconverter for the LF/ME bands, the issues and solutions for making
a direct SSB upconverter that is suitable for audio or digital modes, a
relatively inexpensive way to start transmitting []

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John Fogden, G4WSX, SK

Posted: 29 Jul 2016 07:30 AM PDT
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It is with sadness that we advise Members that two QSL sub-groups have been
temporarily suspended, due to the sudden death of John Fogden, G4WSX. He
was a stalwart of the RSGB, a long time volunteer who will be missed by
many, especially his friends in the G3I-L and G4W-X sub-groups that he
handled with []

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Tim Peake leads Downing Street visit

Posted: 29 Jul 2016 07:29 AM PDT
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UK Astronaut Tim Peake, GB1SS headed a contingent of radio amateurs and
youngsters invited to visit the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, at 10
Downing Street earlier this month. Sandringham School student Jessica,
M6LPJ, and her head teacher Alan, G4DJX, were among those to visit No. 10.