RSGB: A Personal View by John Mulye G0VEH

Posted on Thursday, October 13th, 2011 by Blog_admin

Having been a member of the RSGB for over FIFTY years, I feel I am entitled to a small rant. I am appalled at the problems and hole we (the members of the RSGB) find ourselves in. I am of … Continue reading →

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Special News From RSGB

Posted on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 by Blog_admin

FYI… received today by Marc G0TOC from the RSGB Please find attached an advance copy of the RSGB Matters section from the November RadCom. This is being circulated at the earliest possible opportunity because of the significance of the material. The … Continue reading →

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RSGB Convention Report by Dave G4FKI

Posted on Saturday, October 8th, 2011 by Blog_admin

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I visited the RSGB convention at Horwood House near Milton Keynes today (Saturday 8th October). This was my first visit, and must say I found it a enjoyable day out. There are five lectures running at the same time, each of … Continue reading →

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VK5JNS Antenna Analyzer Kit

Posted on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 by M0WSA

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Hi all, Any of you, whom are remotely interested, might have heard me discuss my very difficult QTH, mostly whilst on VHF, would know that, I have a passion for small antennas, particularly screwdrivers! At present, I’m working out how … Continue reading →

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An Explanation of SINPO by John G0VEH

Posted on Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 by Blog_admin

Those who have a Notice of Variation (NoV) for 60m use this system to give meaningful signal reports on that band. It is not used much by amateurs on other bands but I have heard it used. The 60m band … Continue reading →

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Derek M0XDC Builds the Radio Kits Hunter Panadapter SDR Kit

Posted on Monday, October 3rd, 2011 by Blog_admin

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Derek M0XDC bought the Hunter HF SDR Receiver/Panadapter kit from Radio Kits at the Lincoln Hamfest on 30th September [see report here]. Apparently it was ‘my fault’ – by my dragging him to the stand to have a look at the … Continue reading →

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Cretan Blog – October 2011

Posted on Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 by Blog_admin

Greetings once again from a warm and now, very quiet Cretan QTH. With the last of our visitors departing a few days ago, we are now able to return to what passes for normal around here. We have even had … Continue reading →

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Newark Hamfest Show – 30 September 2011

Posted on Friday, September 30th, 2011 by Blog_admin

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A quick report on a visit to Newark (the one near Sherwood Forest, not New Jersey) for the 2011 National Hamfest held at the Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground on Friday September 30th and Saturday October 1st. The National Hamfest is organised … Continue reading →

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IBC 2011 – Trade Show With A Difference!

Posted on Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 by G4DDP

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In the line of business I work in, TV Satellite Broadcasting, a trade show (IBC 2011)  is held each year in Amsterdam in early September to showcase the latest technology plus good opportunity to meet old friends and get drunk … Continue reading →

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Cretan Blog – September 2011

Posted on Sunday, September 11th, 2011 by Blog_admin

Hello again from quite a busy Crete. Judge, G4KAR, and Pat, G8TNH, departed after two fun-filled weeks and seemed to have enjoyed their stay so much that they have already pencilled in a couple of weeks for another visit next … Continue reading →

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