Archive for May, 2013
Keep hurricane net frequencies clear says IARU Region 1
The Atlantic hurricane season officially started on 1 June and many predictions indicate an above average number of storms this year. Amateur radio continues to play a part in gathering and distributing information for the weather and emergency services each year and radio amateurs in IARU Region 1 are reminded that the same frequencies may […]
On the air for charity
On 8 June, eight year old Lauren Richardson, accompanied by her dad Kevin, G0PEK, will attempt to kayak 225 miles down the River Thames raising money for Widehorizons Outdoor Education charity. The thirteen day event will see them negotiate 45 locks and travel up to 27 miles a day from the source of the Thames […]
Another amateur on the ISS
Three new crew members have arrived at the International Space Station after launching from Kazakhstan, including Luca, KF5KDP. He is a first-timer in orbit and was greeted by the current three member crew including Chris, KF5KDR. Luca will be on the ISS until November.
Also in GB2RS this week…
G100RSGB, the special event callsign celebrating the RSGB Centenary, will be operated by Llanelli ARS until 3 June using the HF bands, then Rhondda ARS take over for three days from the 4th to the 6th with HF and VHF stations. For the three days from the 7th to the 9th, Aberystwyth & DARS will […]
Rallies and Events News – 2 June 2013
The Spalding & DARS annual rally takes place today at The Sir John Gleed Technology School, Halmer Gardens, Spalding, Lincs PE11 2EF. There’s free parking, and the rally opens at 10am, or ten minutes earlier for those with special needs. Details from John, G4NBR, on 07946 302 815. The Central Scotland Mini Ham Radio Convention […]
Special Events 2 June 2013
On 26 June 1913, Barrow Wireless Association in north west England received a transmitting licence from the Post Office, the fifth English club to do so. Furness Amateur Radio Society, as a successor to that association, is celebrating this centenary with a series of events and on-air activities. Ofcom have been approached for a special […]
