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New 134GHz DX record

Posted: 22 Jan 2016 07:59 AM PST
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A new UK 134GHz DX record was set by Ian, G8KQW and John, G8ACE, who
achieved 35.6km on 16 January, over a line of sight path between Cheesefoot
Head and Chute Causeway. Signals were 10dB above noise at best. The key
enabler for success on this extended distance record contact was lower path
loss due []

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Club of the Year deadline extended

Posted: 22 Jan 2016 07:57 AM PST
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The deadline for entries to the Club of the Year 2015 Competition has been
extended to 29 February. The national competition is kindly sponsored by
Waters and Stanton. For details of how to enter, please go to
www.rsgb.org/coty. The regional winners of the competition will be
announced at the RSGB Annual General Meeting in April []

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Apply for Board and Regional positions

Posted: 22 Jan 2016 07:52 AM PST
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The deadline for nominations for the position of President, Board or
Regional Manager in regions one to four, six to nine, and 13 is 1 February
2016. Details of the nomination process are in both the January and
February RadCom and at www.rsgb.org.uk/elections2016.

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Also in GB2RS this week

Posted: 22 Jan 2016 07:44 AM PST
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In response to requests from affiliated clubs, a subtitled version of the
popular video Amateur Radio: A Hobby for the 21st Century is now available.
The subtitles may be helpful when the video is shown in a noisy
environment. It can be downloaded from the RSGB website. The American
Amateur Radio League (ARRL) Board of []

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Are you the next RSGB General Manager?

Posted: 22 Jan 2016 07:43 AM PST
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Graham Coomber, G0NBI, has announced his retirement and the RSGB is seeking
some one to take over the mantle of providing leadership for the HQ staff
and support for the Board and the Membership. If you are interested in this
role, you should be able to demonstrate past success in a management role,
be an []