Archive for October, 2014
Falkland Islands WWI commemoration
The RAF Amateur Radio Society, G8FC, is sending an expedition to the Falkland Islands and will be operating from the Joint Services Welfare Facility Amateur Radio Station using the SES callsigns VP8RAF/100 and VP8FIR/100. This is to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Falkland Islands in WWI on the 8 December. The […]
GB1SS for UK astronauts
Ofcom has confirmed that the callsign GB1SS will be made available for issue to UK astronauts who wish to operate from the ISS. After a gap of 24 years it looks as though two more UK astronauts may be flying to the International Space Station in 2015. In September 2015 Sarah Brightman hopes to become […]
Manfred Memorial Moon Mission
The Manfred Memorial Moon Mission was launched into space on 23 October, carrying an amateur radio payload with a WSJT JT65B 145.980MHz beacon. The first telemetry from the JT65B beacon was received at 19.18UTC on that day. Radio amateurs are encouraged to receive and report the signals. Details on how to hear the beacon can […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Exam secretaries and invigilators can now download checklists to help ensure consistency of exam provision between exam centres, which help to ensure that essential requirements don’t get forgotten or overlooked. They are available from the Trainer Information section of the RSGB website and all print on a single side of A4 paper. The Training and Education […]
GB2RS Newscript for 26 October 2014
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Rallies and Events News – 26 October 2014
The 24th Great Northern Hamfest takes place today, 26 October, in Barnsley Premier Leisure Complex, Queens Road, Barnsley S71 1AN or follow the brown Metrodome signs. Doors open at 10.30am and there will be trade stands and special interest groups in attendance. More from Ernie, G4LUE on 07984 191 873. The North Wales Rally will […]
