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RSGB EGM – A Reply From Leslie Butterfields G0CIB – Plan B.

Posted on Friday, October 28th, 2011 by Blog_admin

First of all I would like to thank LEFARS for the opportunity to respond.  Please see attached presentation which I hope shows that there is a viable constructive alternative.  It is not an easy option and requires the commitment of … Continue reading →

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Frequency Counter with a PIC and Minimum Hardware

Posted on Monday, October 24th, 2011 by Blog_admin

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Had a couple of hours spare and decided to chuck this frequency counter together. [Pictures below]. I got it off an amateur based in India, Sunil Lakhani VU3SUA, on eBay. Sunil did also sell the BITX20 transceiver kits as well. Unfortunately he is … Continue reading →

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The Way Forward?

Posted on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 by Blog_admin

Having now read the write up in the November Radcom at least three times and looked at the RSGB ‘NO’ Yahoo! Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/whiteroseradiouk/) I am still not convinced about saying NO. The RSGB ‘NO’ group seems to have the same … Continue reading →

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M6AAA-M6ZZZ QSL Sub-Manager Information

Posted on Friday, October 21st, 2011 by Blog_admin

Received from the M6 series RSGB QSL sub-manager, Roy M0RRV. All M6 callsign holders please read. You may have received cards for previous QSOs even if your M6 call is no longer in active use. Roy M0RRV has over 3,000 cards … Continue reading →

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GB1HS 1st Hainault Scouts JOTA Weekend 15/16 October 2011

Posted on Saturday, October 15th, 2011 by Blog_admin

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Some photos from The 1st Hainault Scouts campsite close to the A12 at Little Heath, nr Romford.  GB1HS is operated by the Loughton & District ARS and assisting Lee 2E0GSL and Jason 2E0EER, 1st Hainault Scouts leaders,  as part of … Continue reading →

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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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