John Farrar, G3UCQ and his special call sign GB9NHS

| July 1, 2020

During part of April and May, 2020 John Farrar, G3UCQ used the amateur radio call sign GB9NHS to say “Thank you” to the staff of the NHS for the work they are doing during the Covid-19 pandemic and to recognise the work done by hospital staff around the world.

John’s YouTube video explains how amateur radio has helped him to cope with the difficulties of social isolation over the last months. He also talks through the basics of his radio station and demonstrates how he chats on the air to people around the world.

Shared here with John’s permission.

Category: GOTA2C: Radio amateurs