New EMC Workshop Added to the RSGB Convention Programme

If you want practical advice on identifying the source and mitigating the effects of Radio Frequency Interference, our ‘Finding RFI and minimising its impact‘ workshop is for you.

Part tutorial, part hands-on workshop, the session is an opportunity for RSGB members to learn from RFI experts within the RSGB EMC Committee.

Running on Friday 9 October at Kents Hill Park in Milton Keynes, the morning will cover sources and effects of RFI with examples of radiated and conducted emissions.

In the afternoon, you’ll be exploring radiated emissions by constructing a small loop antenna.

Attendees will also see how to use SDR to identify signals and measure their strength. RSP1B SDRs will kindly be provided by SDRplay.

You will also be able to seek advice on any RFI problems you may have.

RSGB Convention - https://rsgb.org/main/about-us/rsgb-convention/

2026 AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting

The 44th AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting will be held in Jacksonville, FL on 8-11 October 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport/I-95.

Registration details and Call for Papers will be coming soon.

To book hotel rooms online, click here: AMSAT Conference Rooms

Reservations can also be made by phone at 1-800-227-6963. The group code is AMS. The direct hotel phone number is 1-904-741-4404

More Information - https://www.amsat.org/ans-172-amsat-news-service-weekly-bulletins-2/

Alamogordo Hamfest Turns 40 This September

The Alamogordo Amateur Radio Club is celebrating a big milestone — their 40th Annual Hamfest — and they're doing it right. The ARRL-sanctioned event takes place on 5 September 2026, at the Otero County Fairgrounds in Alamogordo, NM, running from 7am to roughly 3pm.

Best part? Admission is free.

The prize lineup this year is seriously worth showing up for: first place takes home a Yaesu FT-710 AESS, second gets a Xiegu G90 and accessories, third a Mini 1.3 OLED Zumspot, and fourth a DM-30TR. Prize drawing tickets are $8 if postmarked before 29 August (and early birds are eligible for a $50 cash pre-registration prize), or $10 at the door.

Vendors can set up the day before from 3–7pm. Tables run $15, or $6 if you bring your own. Electrical is available at most spots.

ARRL license testing (Tech, General, and Extra) kicks off around 9am — bring a photo ID and your FRN.

RVs are welcome, parking is plentiful, and there's a dump station on site. The club is also looking for presenters, so if you've got something to share with the community, reach out.

To pre-register or get the latest updates, visit www.qsl.net/k5lrw/hamfest.htm or contact Hamfest Chair Rusty KI5RUS at rjaskolo@gmail.com