Archive for 2013

England South West 24 November 2013

| November 22, 2013

On Monday Exeter Amateur Radio Society Crystal is holding a valves and vintage night and on Tuesday there’s a 2m net on 145.575MHz at 7.45pm. Details from Nick, M0NRJ on 01363 775756. On Tuesday Riviera Amateur Radio Club is putting MX0RIV on the air and on Friday there is a 2m net on 145.525MHz at […]

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Wales 24 November 2013

| November 22, 2013

On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale and social evening. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773. On Thursday Marches Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on digital modes and Echolink. Contact the club secretary, by email to marchesars@hotmail.co.uk. On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a natter night. […]

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Spectrum Forum Meeting – 2013

| November 20, 2013

Spectrum Forum meeting minutes and reports for 2013 are available below:- Approved Minutes – Spectrum Forum 2 November 2013 (7-page/105KB PDF) Agenda – Spectrum Forum 2 November 2013 (2-page/41KB PDF) Spectrum Forum Term of Reference 2013 (1-page/40.4KB PDF) Approved Minutes – Spectrum Forum 3 November 2012 (7-page/154KB PDF) HF Report 2013 (7-page/86.3KB PDF) VHF Report […]

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Ted Brown, MM3SYJ, 5 October 2013

| November 19, 2013

Ted Brown’s interest in radio communications was kindled by CB radio, not gaining his amateur radio licence until his later years.  He very much embraced the hobby and in particular the E-link facility provided via the station of the local RSGB Newsreader in Perth. Despite his ill -health, Ted was an enthusiastic fund raiser, arranging mini-rallies […]

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GB2RS News Script for 17 November 2013

| November 15, 2013

Download the GB2RS script for Sunday, 17 November 2013. GB2RS News Script for Sunday, 17 November 2013 (9-page/61KB Word document)   Note to newsreaders We received around 10 comments on the type style used in GB2RS. Just over half said they read off a screen, with or without editing, and/or would like the size kept […]

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Satellite comms to aid Philippines rescuers

| November 15, 2013

The International Telecommunication Union announced this week that it has deployed satellite communication equipment to the Philippines, to help re-establish communications vital for search and rescue in areas severely affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Amateur radio volunteers throughout the Philippine archipelago have been a primary communication link since the storm struck on 8 November, and their […]

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