Archive for April, 2013
RSGB Contest Committee Newsletter released
The latest RSGB Contest Committee Newsletter is now available. You can subscribe to this newsletter by visiting www.rsgbcc.org and clicking on the link in the box at the top of the page. You may also be interested to learn that special Centenary commemorative certificates will be available for entrants in this year’s VHF NFD, although […]
IARU Region 1 Interim Meeting news
IARU Region 1 held its Interim Meeting in Vienna last weekend. The RSGB presented a total of 11 papers, three on HF matters and eight on VHF and microwaves. One other RSGB paper on the 30 metre band plan was withdrawn prior to final approval being sought from the RSGB Board. The RSGB was represented by […]
School visits start to National Radio Centre
The National Radio Centre had its first school visit as part of the Bletchley Park education programme last week. Sixty pupils, aged around 10 years, from Christ the Sower school visited the centre in four groups, spending around 45 minutes exploring the exhibits. The visit was enjoyed by pupils and the RSGB is looking forward […]
Also in GB2RS…
Latest G100RSGB operations G100RSGB, the special event callsign celebrating the RSGB Centenary, will be operated by CDXC from Maplehurst today using the 10 to 160m bands. Monday sees Horndean & District running HF and 2m from Cosham, then on Tuesday Brede Steam ARS will transmit from Rye on the 10 to 80m bands and 2m. […]
Rallies and Events – 28 April 2013
Today, 28 April, the 29th Yeovil QRP Convention takes place in Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA. Doors open at 9.30am and there will be trade stands and lectures as well as a Bring & Buy. Details from Steve, G7AHP on 01803 666 407. The Dambusters Hamfest will take place on 5 May […]
Special Events – 28 April 2013
Radio Society of Harrow will be running demonstration station GX3EFX at the Harrow Museum May Day celebrations, at Headstone Manor in Harrow on bank holiday Monday, 6 May. Details from Linda, G7RJL, on 020 8386 8586. GB4PEN is a CW only special event running from 10 May for 14 days to remember the loss of […]
