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First geostationary amateur satellite

Posted: 16 Nov 2018 07:49 AM PST
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On Thursday, 15 November 2018, a SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle lifted off
flawlessly at 2046UTC from Cape Canaveral. It was carrying the first
amateur radio payload destined for geostationary orbit. About 32 minutes
after launch, SpaceX reports the spacecraft was successfully deployed into
a geostationary transfer orbit. Positioned at 25.5°E, the satellite will
carry an []

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More Convention videos on YouTube

Posted: 16 Nov 2018 07:46 AM PST
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Two more 2018 RSGB Convention talks are now on YouTube. Using Drones to
Measure Antenna Radiation Patterns by Jenny Bailey, G0VQH looks at how
antenna radiation patterns are difficult to measure because antennas are
typically high above the ground. A practical method of measuring the
radiation field around an antenna could be with a drone. []

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New version of WSJT-X

Posted: 16 Nov 2018 07:43 AM PST
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A new WSJT-X release candidate, version 2.0.0-rc4, now is available, and
the version 2.0 quick start Guide has been revised and extended. The
developers urge any one upgrading to the new version to read the release
notes thoroughly. The upgrade requires users to change operator settings,
so the software may not work straight out of []

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Also in GB2RS this week

Posted: 16 Nov 2018 07:41 AM PST
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It is vital that we contribute to the debate around spectrum use. Former
RSGB Chairman Graham Murchie, G4FSG recently made a presentation on behalf
of all UK radio amateurs to the UK Spectrum Policy Forum, a body that
advises the government. He also led the subsequent discussion, supported by
RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB []

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RSGB AGM 2019

Posted: 16 Nov 2018 07:40 AM PST
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Now a date for next year’s diary. The RSGB AGM will be held on 27 April
2019 at Jurys Inn, 245 Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HQ. The Society’s
accounts and reports for 2018 will appear in the April 2019 RadCom.