Archive for September, 2012
Rallies & Events
The Great Northern Hamfest takes place today, 23 September, at the Barnsley Metrodome, Queens Road, Barnsley. The post code for those with a satnav is S71 1AN. Follow the large brown Metrodome signs from the A roads into town. There will be trade stands, special interest groups and clubs, disabled facilities, family attractions, prize draw, […]
DX News
The World-Wide DX Group will operate as 3D2C from the remote South Pacific atoll of Conway Reef. This DXpedition will take place from 24 September to 5 October. They plan to target European contacts during those periods when propagation is possible and will ask Japan and North America to stand by during those brief periods […]
Special Events
To celebrate the 39th Ryder Cup, GB39RC will be operational from Verulam Golf Club in St Albans until 30 September. Operation will be on 10, 15, 20 and 40m using mostly CW and RTTY. Full details of the QSL route is given on QRZ.com. Taking part in Railways on the Air over this weekend will […]
GB2RS Headlines 16 September 2012
Final hours of the Contest General Rules Proposals The consultation on Contest General Rules proposals is in its final hours, closing at 2359 BST today, 16 September. It is open to all RSGB members. Full details appear at www.rsgb.org/main/pages/?id=contest-general-rules-proposals. Request for proposals to fund a radio propagation-related project The RSGB’s Propagation Studies Committee is inviting […]
Contest News
The Worked All Britain 144MHz QRO Contest takes place today, Sunday 16 September, from 1000 to 1400UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number and WAB square. Full details of the rules and also log sheets can be obtained from the WAB website, www.worked-all-britain.co.uk or from the contest manager, G3XKT, e-mail aebbooksntlworld.com. The 1.3GHz UK […]
Rallies & Events
Today, 16 September, the Torbay Annual Communications Fair will be held at Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 3AF. There will be trade stands and Bring & Buy as well as an RSGB bookstall. Doors open from 10am and admission is £2. Details from Mike Dixon on 01803 557 941. Next weekend, on Saturday […]
