Archive for 2013
Wake Island DXpedition still in limbo
There is still no news on the long-anticipated K9W Wake Island DXpedition. It has been put on hold because of the US government shutdown. On their website, the organisers say that they will announce new dates for the DXpedition as soon as possible. The DXpedition was expected to kick off October 7 and continue until […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB is running a joint meeting with the Institution of Engineering and Technology on Thursday 5 December. The meeting will be held at Imperial College, London between 6.30pm and 9pm. The meeting is open to all and attendance is free, including the tea and biscuits. To assist us in organising the event we ask […]
Rallies and Events News 13 October 2013
The Hornsea Amateur Radio Club Rally takes place today, 13 October in the Floral Hall, 7 The Esplanade, Hornsea, East Yorks HU18 1NQ. Doors open at 10.30am and there will be trade stands, a Bring and Buy as well as special interest groups and an RSGB bookstall. Details from Rick, M0CZR on 01964 533 712. […]
Special Events News 13 October 2013
Rhymney Valley Amateur Radio Club will operate the special event station GB6SPD during October to honour the memory of the victims involved in Welsh mining accidents during the last century. Cliff, GW4GJT and Pamela, GW0MXG, will be using in SSB, CW, and digital modes. South Essex Amateur Radio Society will be operating GB2CIS with 1st […]
DX News 13 October 2013
JF2WGN will be active as AH2EA from Guam between 17 and 21 October. His operation will be on the HF bands. QSL via the bureau to his home callsign only. If you want a QSL direct do not send your card until after January 2014. Two American operators, W4WV and W6HGF, will be active from […]
Contest News 13 October 2013
On Tuesday the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Next weekend, on the 20th, the 50MHz Affiliated Societies contest takes place from 0900 to 1200UTC. Using all modes on the 50MHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and […]
