Archive for December, 2014
Bill Carpenter, G4KQJ, 30 November 2014
Ex GB2RS newsreader Bill Carpenter, G4KQJ passed away on 30 November 2014. The report I have heard was that he had been in hospital, allowed home, collapsed, and was readmitted, only to pass away. I understand he was a long standing member of the news team. Tribute by Darren Whitley, M0WIT Secretary, Halifax and District ARS
RadCom January 2015, Vol. 91, No. 1
THIS EDITION IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE ONLINE We apologise for any disappointment This edition is currently being converted to our HTML5 online viewer, which will bring enhanced readability, download speed and picture quality News and Reports 6 RSGB Matters Including recognising and encouraging volunteers, Arkwright Trust award, Youth Committee chairman, volunteer and committee spotlight, British Science […]
Christmas and New Year arrangements
This is the penultimate GB2RS broadcast of 2014 and the RSGB sends its seasonal greetings to all listeners. There will be no news readings on 4 January. The RSGB HQ will close for the Christmas and New Year holiday at noon on 24 December, and will reopen on 5 January. The National Radio Centre at […]
Youngsters on the Air news
December is Youngsters on the Air month and 37 stations will be operating all around Europe, Africa and the Middle East getting young people involved in amateur radio. There are even two stations from Asia and the Caribbean that are part of this event. In the UK, the callsign G14YOTA is moving around the country […]
Island DXpedition to Iran in January
The Rockall DX Group are planning a new challenge for January—activating Kish Island, Iran, which is IOTA AS-166 and number 33 on ClubLog’s DXCC Most Wanted list. EP6T should be on the air from 16 January, operating from 160m to 10m. Emphasis will be on 160m, and the operation is expected to continue until 26 […]
New Director joins RSGB Board
The RSGB Board is delighted to announce the co-option of Barrie Palin, G4AHK, to the vacant nominated Director vacancy. Barrie is the chairman of the Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club in the West Midlands and is active on the HF and VHF bands. He will initially take the lead role on the Board for […]
