Archive for June, 2013
RSGB celebrates its Centenary
Friday 5 July marks the Centenary of the Radio Society of Great Britain and to celebrate, a weekend of events is planned. In the first minute of Friday, V series Notices of Variation – that’s GV, MV and 2V – become valid. To use this prefix you must first get a Notice of Variation, which […]
Indian amateurs provide flood relief communications
The recent severe flooding in northern India has resulted in communication links being affected when they are most needed. Members of the Indian National Institute of Amateur Radio, Hyderabad have been providing emergency communication facilities in the worst-affected areas of Uttarakhand state, North India. Reported operating frequencies include 7.073MHz and 14.160MHz and callsigns in use […]
First Samoan resident gets 5MHz permit
Visitors to Samoa have been able to obtain permission to operate on 5MHz since 2011, but this facility has not been available to residents until now. After discussions with the Samoan telecoms regulator, Atsuo Sakuma, 5W1SA has been granted permission to operate from 5.250 to 5.450MHz with a power limit of 100W. Atsuo says that […]
Also in GB2RS, 30 June 2013…
The International Museums Weekend awards scheme is being re-introduced for the 2014 event, although applications will also be accepted for 2013. Separately, the group is seeking a volunteer to act as a Publicity Officer. Details are on the IMW website, www.ukradioamateur.co.uk/imw. The Morse Enthusiasts Group (Scotland) net will be off the air during July and […]
GB2RS News Script for 30 June 2013
Download the GB2RS script for Sunday, 30 June 2013. GB2RS News Script for Sunday, 30 June 2013 (8-page/84.5KB Word document) Listen to the GB2RS Podcast
Rallies and Events News – 30 June 2013
The West Of England Radio Rally takes place today at the Cheese and Grain, Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE. Doors open at 10am and admission is £2.50. There will be trade stands and an RSGB book stall. More details from Shaun, G8VPG on 01225 873 098. The Bangor and District ARS Rally will take […]
