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SOTA on BBC Countryfile
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http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2022/may/sota-on-bbc-countryfile.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email
The hobby of amateur radio, and portable operating in particular, will
receive some high profile coverage this coming Sunday, 5th June, on
national televsion
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Australia: Under 18's can take ham radio exam online
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http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2022/may/australia-under-18s-can-take-ham-radio-exam-online.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email
The WIA recently received official AMC documentation confirming a shift in Amateur Radio Remote Exam Procedure
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'Q' RSL to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
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http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2022/may/q-rsl-%20to-celebrate-the-queens-platinum-jubilee.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email
Holders of a UK Foundation, Intermediate or Full Amateur Radio licence can apply online for a Notice of Variation (NoV) to use the 'Q' RSL in their callsign during the month of June
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A meteor outburst is possible tonight
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http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2022/may/a-meteor-outburst-is-possible-tonight.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email
Probably nothing will happen. However, there is reason to believe that a
cloud of debris from broken comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 is approaching Earth, and could cause a meteor outburst over North America on the night of
May 30-31
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China prepares final missions to complete its Tiangong space station
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http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2022/may/china-prepares-final-missions-to-complete-its-tiangong-space-station.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email
China released details about the final stages of work on its Tiangong space station, an under-construction orbiter started after the US barred Beijing
from participating in the International Space Station
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Amateur Radio "Field Day" June 25 and 26
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http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2022/may/amateur-radio-field-day.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email
The public is invited by the Boston Amateur Radio Club to view the
proceedings on Saturday from 2 to 8 PM and on Sunday from 10 to 1 PM at
Hale Reservation, 80 Carby Street, Westwood, MA. Drop by to see them in
action, learn how to join in on the hobby
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How BBC changes affect Freeview, Freesat and Sky
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http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2022/may/how-bbc-changes-affect-freeview-freesat-and-sky.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email
A series of cuts to services are being planned by the BBC
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