Archive for May, 2014
Also in GB2RS this week…
The Marconi Radio Group will host the first of its special event stations at Ballycastle Beach on Thursday 1 May. Operating from 10am to 4pm, it will use the special callsign GB0GDI, for Giro d’Italia. The group are expecting major pileups as it is activated. The callsign will be in use throughout the Moyle area for until […]
GB2RS News Script – 4 May 2014
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Rallies and Events News – 4 May 2014
Today, 4 May, sees the Dambusters Hamfest at Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Coningsby LN4 4PE. Talk-in is on S22 and via GB3FR and parking is free. Opening time is 10am, admission is £3 and pitches are free but limited in size if not pre-booked. There’s an RAF heritage centre on site and overnight camping is […]
Special Events News – 4 May 2014
Today and tomorrow, 4 and 5 May, Ballymena ARC will be transmitting using the callsign GN4KPT from Shanes Castle in Antrim as part of their participation in the Steam Traction Rally. Visitors are most welcome and for those who contact the station on the air, QSLs go via MI0RYL either direct or via the bureau. […]
DX News – 4 May 2014
F4FET will operate maritime mobile and portable from the Isle of Mull between 12 and 18 May. His activity will be holiday style on the HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct, via the bureau or using Club Log. Members of the DX Plus Hellenic Radio Amateur Team will activate Levitha Islet in the […]
Contest News – 4 May 2014
Today, 4 May, the 432MHz to 248GHz trophy contest ends at 1400UTC, having been going for 24 hours. Using all modes on the bands the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The UK Microwave group low band contest runs today from 0800 to 1400. Using all modes on the 1.3 to 3.4GHz bands […]
