Archive for July, 2015
David Blackford, G3NPB, 12 July 2015
It is with great sadness that I announce of the passing of David Blackford, G3NPB, the South West GB2RS newsreader for a number of years. He became a silent key on 12 July 2015. Notification by Trev H Harris, G2KF
A very valid and useful technology
RSGB response to PC Pro article by Jon Honeyball, Issue 250, August 2015 We enjoyed Jon Honeyball’s trip down memory lane to when he took his exam 30 years ago and become licensed as a radio amateur. We’re also delighted that he is thinking of contacting the authorities to get his licence reestablished. However, after […]
Enter the RSGB Construction Competition
The RSGB annual Construction Competition is open for entries and judging will take place at the RSGB Convention in October. The competition can be entered by individual members or groups of members where the build team will be treated as a single entrant. The closing date is the end of September and projects that have […]
Contesting Review Group reports
The RSGB President’s Review of Contesting, which commenced at the beginning of May, reached its finale this Wednesday with a day-long workshop. There were 18 participants, from different parts of the UK, with diverse experience. The workshop produced agreement that substantial change is needed in certain areas. Key outcomes are available on the RSGB website […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB’s Youth Committee DXpedition, DX-15, will be active as MC0RYC from the Brecon Beacons in Wales until 30 July. Throughout the course of the DXpedition, they will be taking part in a range of activities including operating SOTA summits. Please work the young team if you can, including during the IOTA contest that is taking place this weekend. The […]
Project DX15 now underway
The RSGB’s Youth Committee DXpedition, DX-15, will be active as MC0RYC from the Brecon Beacons in Wales until 30 July. Throughout the course of the DXpedition, they will be taking part in a range of activities including operating SOTA summits. Please work the young team if you can, including during the IOTA contest that is […]
