Archive for January, 2017
Prepare for Thinking Day on the Air
Thinking Day on the Air 2017 will take place over the weekend of 18 and 19 February. This is an opportunity for the members of Girlguiding, from the youngest Rainbow to the oldest Trefoil Guild member, to talk to other members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts all over the world […]
What makes a club great?
Recently, amateurs have found many new ways of getting together to share their hobby—and ways of spicing up very traditional clubs with innovative ways of doing things. RSGB President Nick Henwood, G3RWF, has got Board support to highlight some of the best things which are going on. Whether you are a long-established club, a group […]
AMSAT-UK Colloquium talks online
PA3WEG has made the talks given at AMSAT-UK Colloquium between 2008 and 2012 available on YouTube. The videos were made by members of the British Amateur Television Club. Watch the videos at www.youtube.com/user/AMSATUK/playlists.
Also in GB2RS this week…
On Sunday, 5 February, the Vintage and Military ARS will be displaying equipment of interest to the vintage enthusiast at the Canvey Island rally. This will be VMARS’ 10th year of attendance. Stuart, G0TBI and Peter, G7DXV will be manning the stand and look forward to seeing members and non-members alike. The RSGB Board has […]
Rallies and Events News – 29 January 2017
The Horncastle Winter Rally takes place on Sunday, the 29th, at Horncastle Youth Centre, Willow Close, Cagthorpe, Horncastle LN9 6BZ. Doors open at 10am and there is free car parking. Entry is £2. The venue is all on one level and so is suitable for less able visitors. There will be hot drinks and snacks […]
DX News – 29 January 2017
Peter, HA3AUI will be visiting Guinea-Bissau and Senegal between now and early March. Call signs to look for are J5UAP and 6W2SC. Operation will be on CW and QSLs are requested directly to his home call. A group of German operators will activate TU5MH from the Ivory Coast until 2 February. They will have three […]
