ANS-275 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins for Oct. 2

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-275 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building,... [continue]

Friday, 30th September 2022

Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet

Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTA-JOTI) is the world’s largest radio and digital Scout event. It takes place on the air and online between 14 and 16 October 2022. If you or your club are planning to help a local Scout group get on the air, the RSGB would love to […]

Three new CW and FT8 Beacons in Service

On Sunday, 25 September 2022, the Mid-Cornwall Beacon and Repeater Group brought into service three new CW and FT8 beacons. These can be found on 28.215MHz, 40.050MHz and 60.300MHz, each using the callsign GB3MCB. The beacons were constructed by Peter, G8BCG and are located at IO70OJ in mid-Cornwall. They are ideally situated for identifying transa... [continue]

Transatlantic Centenary Tests 2022

The RSGB is hosting the Transatlantic Centenary Tests 2022 on the HF bands for the month of December. Unlike those of the 1920s, which consisted of one-way communication, this event will encourage world-wide two-way communication with UK and Crown Dependency stations. There will be a series of awards available for making QSOs with those who […... [continue]

DXCC card checking and LotW registration

DXCC card checking and new user registrations for Logbook of the World will be available at the RSGB Convention on Saturday only. Online application and payment for Logbook of the World claims can be credited to DXCC scores but applicants must pay in advance, print off the claim cover sheet and sign where indicated, print […]

The K7RA Solar Update

Sunspot activity rose this reporting week, September 22-28, withaverage daily sunspot numbers increasing from 68 to 105.1. But solarflux? Not so much. Average daily solar flux rose from 134.3 to138.4.So, the sunspot average rose 55% and solar flux only 3%. I usuallyexpect the numbers to track more closely.New sunspots appeared on September 22 and 2... [continue]

Online voting for ARRL Southeastern Division Election

In the next couple of days, ARRL members in the Southeastern Division will receive an email message indicating that the online voting site for the 2022 ARRL Southeastern Division Election is now open. The message will include instructions to access candidate statements, the ballot, and to vote.A third party was selected by the ARRL Ethics and Elect... [continue]

Thursday, 29th September 2022

RadCom Basics

The September issue of RadCom Basics is now available for RSGB members to view. There are a range of features including an introduction to SDR software on a Raspberry Pi4, how to construct a simple and cheap antenna for use on 10m, and the start of a useful series on fault-finding. Head over to our […]

Amateur Radio Operators Continue Response to Ian

As Hurricane Ian, now a tropical storm, makes its way across Florida, amateur radio operators continue to provide communications support for weather updates and requests for assistance.The hurricane made landfall at 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, just south of Tampa, Florida, as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 150 miles... [continue]

RSGB Convention booking deadline

Booking for the RSGB Convention ends on Sunday, 2 October 2022, so don’t miss out! You will still be able to buy day tickets at the event but these will be at a higher price. The programme is available on the RSGB website with summaries of some of the presentations. Information is added regularly to […]

Board proceedings

Proceedings from Board meetings in 2022 are available for RSGB members to view online. Key messages over recent months have included: Discussions on the Strategic plan Meetings with Ofcom to discuss jamming and abuse The President, General Manager and several RSGB volunteers attended the IARU meeting at Friedrichshafen, participating in discussions... [continue]