Archive for 2014
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 […]
Special Events News – 26 October 2014
GB0GMT will be on the air today, the 26th, to commemorate the start of GMT. Transmitting from Mount St Bernard Abbey, Coalville, Leicestershire the station will be mainly operating on 40m SSB, around 71.760MHz, and 20m. Listen out on 1 November for K6S that will be operating from the North Bay Science Day in Santa […]
DX News – 26 October 2014
A team of operators from Poland will be active as VK9XSP from Christmas Island, IOTA reference OC-001, until 31 October. Operation will be on the 6 to 160m bands using CW, SSB and RTTY with two to three stations on the air 24 hours a day. QSLs go via SP6EQZ. DG1BH is operating stroke 5B […]
