RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - Diagnosing and Reporting RFI problems

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - Diagnosing and Reporting RFI problems.

In this lecture John Rogers, M0JAV outlines the new EMC assisted diagnosis/reporting process and provides a summary of statistics on some of the then-recent investigations into solar PV, VDSL and LED Lighting. He also explains what is needed for Ofcom to consider investigating RFI cases. [In his lecture at the 2017 RSGB Convention John gave an update on the 2017 survey into VDSL interference, the results of which will be shared with Ofcom]

Tim M0BEW.

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - IOTA, QSLing and the future

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - IOTA, QSLing and the future.

The team of G3KMA, VE3LYC and PA3EXX reported on progress in the first year of the new company running IOTA, provided an update on the current IOTA IT rewrite project that will introduce electronic QSO matching and ventured a few thoughts on the future direction of the programme.

Tim M0BEW.

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - Contesting from VY2ZM on Prince Edward Island

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - Contesting from VY2ZM on Prince Edward Island.

Jeff Briggs, K1ZM , who lives with his wife, Miriam on Prince Edward Island is both a well-known contester and a lowband DXer with a special interest in 160m. He participates in most of the major contests each season.

Tim M0BEW.

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - The story of SDR and FlexRadio

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - The story of SDR and FlexRadio.

As the founder of FlexRadio Systems in April 2003, Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR is responsible for the development and marketing of the industry’s first Software Defined Radio (SDR) products to the amateur radio market.

Tim M0BEW.

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - DX fun without spending loads of money!

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - DX fun without spending loads of money!.

RSGB President Nick Henwood, G3RWF talks about some of his solo overseas trips as an economy class DXer.

Tim M0BEW.

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - Moving up to 1.3GHz

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - Moving up to 1.3GHz.

John Worsnop, G4BAO takes a look at moving up to 1296MHz with a VHF DXers' guide to the first band above a GHz. What's the same, what's different, what you are likely to work, System Engineering above a GHz - what matters.

Tim M0BEW.

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - New world of amateur satellites

RSGB Convention lecture 2016 - New world of amateur satellites.

Graham Shirville, G3VZV gives a brief history of amateur satellites, looks at current activity and then considers what lies ahead.

Tim M0BEW.

Mark AA3K N1MM+ Intro Arc 1

Mark AA3K N1MM+ Intro Arc 1.

Master Contester Mark Kempisty, AA3K, give a presentation on the updated N1MM, now N1MM+. This was held at the FairLawnARC.org Club Sept. 9, 2016.

Many thanks to FairlawnARC for upload.

Tim M0BEW.  

Solar Topics Where We re Headed

Solar Topics Where We re Headed.

Carl K9LA will give a brief update on Cycle 24, and then discuss the implication of the number of days with zero sunspots, the trend of the strength of the magnetic fields around sunspots, the correlation of the duration of solar minimum to the maximum of the next solar cycle, and several other issues. He will also explain why we have a revised data set of new sunspot numbers. He will also include information on a propagation issue (or two).

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Tim - M0BEW. 

When Giants First Walked the Bands

When Giants First Walked the Bands.

The early days of multi-multi contesting by KR2Q.

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Tim - M0BEW.

High Performance RX Antennas for a Small Lot

High Performance RX Antennas for a Small Lot.

Jose Carlos (JC), N4IS, will look at basic concepts of RX antennas and share his experiences with lowband RX antennas on a small lot, including the Waller Flag.

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Tim - M0BEW.  

Improving 160 and 80 meter antenna performance

Improving 160 and 80 meter antenna performance.

W3LPL presents Improving 80m and 160m Antenna Performance at the January 2016 Frankford Radio Club meeting.

Many thanks FRC for upload.

Tim M0BEW.

K5ZD Presents CQ Worldwide DX Contest Info at FRC

K5ZD Presents CQ Worldwide DX Contest Info at FRC.

K5ZD CQ Worldwide DX Contest director presents an update as to the current goings on with the contest. Introduction by W3KB.

Many thanks FRC for upload.

Tim M0BEW.

RSGB Convention lecture 2015 - What makes the pings go ping

RSGB Convention lecture 2015 - What makes the pings go ping.

Dr John C Worsnop, G4BAO gives his audience a deeper understanding of meteor scatter, including the myths and system issues involved.
The video is copyright RSGB and the PowerPoint slides and presentation are reproduced by kind permission of John Worsnop who retains copyright of the material.

Tim M0BEW.

RSGB Convention lecture 2015 - Clean up your shack

RSGB Convention lecture 2015 - Clean up your shack.

 Ian White, GM3SEK gives helpful advice about how to reduce noise levels on receive and avoid causing RF Interference.
The video is copyright RSGB and the PowerPoint slides and presentation are reproduced by kind permission of Ian White who retains copyright of the material.

Tim M0BEW.