BBC TV Archive Clip of 1949 Ham Radio Contact

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The BBC Archive shared a clip of a news item about a radio amateur's reception of BBC TV pictures in Cape Town, South Africa in 1949, it includes an on-air contact

The BBC news item describes the remarkable reception of BBC television pictures from Alexandra Palace, London on 45 MHz by Henry Rieder ZS1P in Cape Town, South Africa.

The clip features a contact between Mr C. G. Allen G8IG of Bromley, Kent and Henry ZS1P in which G8IG asks Henry questions about the TV reception.

Technician License Training Course Added to ARRL’s YouTube Channel

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ARRL’s YouTube channel, ARRLHQ, has launched a series of amateur radio Technician-class license courses. This series of videos features Dave Casler, KE0OG, QST’s “Ask Dave” columnist, who leads viewers through The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. These videos supplement the manual and provide an overview of the sections you’ll be studying, along with a few videos on how things work. Share this excellent resource with those who are preparing to take their Technician exam, and visit the ARRLHQ YouTube channel for more great amateur radio videos.

ARRL’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/ARRLHQ

RSGB Online Convention Available to Re-Watch

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The RSGB have released on demand content of the 2021 Online Convention, enjoyed by people across the world, many of whom have since thanked the Society for the excellent content and professional production.

The streams have received hundreds more views since Saturday and people are enjoying the 15 presentations.

You can also see the extra content and interviews that were broadcast from the RSGB National Radio Centre between presentations.

The individual presentations will be released in due course, so look out for announcements shortly.

RSGB YouTube Channel - http://rsgb.org/convention