Also in this weeks GB2RS…
The next in the series of the popular 145 Alive events, to promote the use of 145MHz FM, is scheduled to take place on 11 May 2024, from 1pm to 3pm. The event and the supporting Facebook Group was started by Tim, G5TM, and from the start of 2024 has been organised by Mark, M0XIC and John, M0XJA. The last successful event took place in January 2024, when over 30 nets operated simultaneously across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Over 900 QSOs took place, with many amateurs operating portable, mobile or from their club or home QTH. If you would like to take part, and find out more about the event and 145 Alive in general, then join the 145 Alive Facebook Group. If you would like to run a net on the 11 May 2024, contact Mark, M0XIC or John, M0XJA via the Facebook Group.
Mills on the Air Weekend 2024 is coming up on Saturday, 11 and Sunday, 12 May 2024. The event takes place across the UK every May with more than 300 windmills and watermills usually taking part. For more information, to register, and to view a list of registered stations, visit the website.
The RAF Air Cadets are pleased to announce that they are running the ever-popular Blue Ham radio communications exercise in June 2024 on the 60m band. The exercise will take place between the 17 and 21 June 2024. Subject to your licence conditions, the Blue Ham team hopes that you can put some time aside to join in with the cadets and staff who will be ready to take your calls. The Blue Ham team will issue you with a participation certificate if you contact 20 or more special MRE callsigns over the period of the exercise. For more information visit the website. Please note that only Full licensees may operate on the 60m band.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is running a free online Foundation licence course in May 2024. Anyone who is interested in taking part can find out more by emailing training@sbarc.co.uk. When emailing, please include your name, postal address and date of birth. Please also indicate which weekday evenings and times you are available. The weekday evening the course will take place on will be decided by majority preference.
MFJ Enterprises has announced in a letter to its customers that it will be ceasing its on-site production at its premises in Starkville, Mississippi on the 17 May 2024. The news also applies to the sister companies Ameritron, Hygain, Cushcraft and others. MFJ Enterprises has been in business for 52 years and will continue to sell its existing stock after the 17 May 2024. It will also continue to offer a repair service for out-of-warranty and in-warranty units for the foreseeable future.
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