Radio Frequency Interference from USB 3.0

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In 2012 Intel documented the Radio Frequency Interference that can be produced by USB 3.0

It notes: USB 3.0 or Superspeed USB has a 5Gbit/s signalling rate. The USB 3.0 specification requires USB 3.0 data to be scrambled and it requires spread spectrum to be applied to the clock.

The data spectrum is very broadband ranging from DC to 5 GHz.

Download Full Intel Report - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/io/universal-serial-bus/usb3-frequency-interference-paper.html

Friendship on the Air Award

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The RSGB is delighted to launch a new Award that is designed to celebrate the friendship of amateur radio over the airwaves.

Radio amateurs are encouraged to exchange the four-letter identifier of their club and accumulate points for each qualifying QSO. Through this, you can gain the award.

However, the main purpose of the award is to contact other people in a friendly and non-competitive way, connecting with them rather than simply making a quick QSO and moving on. If you’re not a club member but are a member of the RSGB, you can use the RSGB identifier “RSGB”.

There will be monthly and annual awards for individuals, clubs and the highest-scoring club in each region. The points system is simply an encouragement to get on the air, represent your club and have a chat with radio amateurs across the airwaves.

The award is part of the RSGB-NHS ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign which was created at the start of the pandemic. Its aim has been to support radio amateurs living in social isolation, promote mental wellbeing and raise the profile of amateur radio in the mainstream media to help people looking for something to do during the lockdowns.

We hope that the Friendship on the Air award will continue to support the radio amateur community as restrictions lift over the coming months.

RSGB Patron - His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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It is with great sadness that we heard that the Radio Society of Great Britain's patron His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT, died on Friday, 9 April 2021.

The Duke had been the RSGB’s patron since 1952 and joined the Society on several occasions. These included special event stations, anniversary events and exhibitions.

In 1988, he attended the 75th Anniversary Convention at the NEC. After touring the display of amateur equipment through the ages he exchanged a short greetings message with Windsor Castle. His opening address was included in a special edition of GB2RS that was carried live from the NEC.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s continuing commitment to help young people to develop new skills were demonstrated through the message he sent on the occasion of YOTA 2017:

“I am delighted to have this opportunity to welcome everyone who is participating in The Radio Society of Great Britain’s youth event ‘Youngsters on the Air 2017’. The skills involved in amateur radio are a valuable foundation for careers in science, technology, engineering and maths. I hope that all those taking part in this event will gain valuable experience for their chosen career. I wish all participants a very enjoyable week, and trust that the friendships formed will last long after the conclusion of the camp.”
— His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh