Archive for November, 2013
IOTA – IT help needed
IOTA urgently needs developers to work on coding for the IOTA website. Volunteers should be reasonably familiar with MySQL, PHP (object oriented), and Javascript (including aspects such as jQuery). The code is version controlled using Github so familiarity with this would also be useful. IOTA operates on a tiny budget so the role is primarily […]
GB2RS News Script for 24 November 2013
Download the GB2RS script for Sunday, 24 November 2013. GB2RS News Script for Sunday, 24 November 2013 (9-page/62KB Word document)
FUNcube-1 successfully launched
An estimated 37 satellites carrying amateur radio payloads have deployed this week. FUNcube-1, built by AMSAT-UK, launched on Thursday 21 November from Yasny in Russia. A huge cheer went up in the control room set up at the National Radio Centre when the first signals were received, by ZS1LS in South Africa, just ten minutes […]
Philippines hams provide disaster communications
Nearly two weeks after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Central Philippines in one of the worst natural disasters in modern history, survivors are slowly getting food, water, medical attention and supplies, along with shelter, communication, and electrical power. Now, the Philippine Amateur Radio Association is hoping that requests for emergency communication gear will provide the means […]
Join the Bath Buildathon on 4 January
The next Bath Buildathon is to be held on Saturday 4 January 2014. The aim of the event is to encourage newcomers to have a go at homebrewing radio equipment under the watchful eye of some experienced radio constructors. The project is the 20m PSK Centenary Receiver that was developed for the RSGB Centenary Day […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB Commonwealth Contest organising group would like to thank Paul, EI5DI for his sponsorship and assistance since 2008. Team entrants in particular have appreciated his very kind provision of the BERU Team Competition Prizes since 2008, during which time nearly 250 awards have been made. The Silver Britannia coin is a typical example. Paul […]
