Archive for August, 2015
Also in GB2RS news this week…
The RSGB Convention takes place over 9 to 11 October at Kent’s Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. The latest lecture listing is on the RSGB website. The early bird discount for weekend packages closes on 18 August, so there’s still time to book your weekend. Day tickets are also available online and until 30 September […]
Early bird bookings for the Convention
The RSGB Convention takes place over 9 to 11 October at Kent’s Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. The latest lecture listing is on the RSGB website. The early bird discount for weekend packages closes on 18 August, so there’s still time to book your weekend. Day tickets are also available online and until 30 […]
Satellite malfunction affecting 144MHz
The satellite known as PCSat, NO-44, has malfunctioned after 14 years in space. It has started transmitting APRS beacons on 144.390MHz, outside its normal region of operation. This can cause problems in the section of the 144MHz band normally used here for weak signal and meteor scatter working. Mitigation of the problem is under active […]
Rallies and Events News – 9 August 2015
Flight Refuelling ARS Hamfest takes place today, 9 of August, at Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, near Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3DA. Talk-in will be on S22 and the gates are open from 10am to 4pm. There is disabled access from 9.30am. Admission is £3.50 and there will be trade stands, a car boot […]
Special Events News – 9 August 2015
GB2VJ will be on the air from 8 August to 4 September to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VJ Day. Details are at www.essexcw.org.uk. Leicester Radio Society will be operating GB2VJD from Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QJ to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VJ Day on 14 and 15 August. It’s a ground floor venue […]
DX News – 9 August 2015
The annual Bogong High Plains Winter mini-expedition will once again head up to the Victorian Alps in Australia from 11 to 14 August. The team will be led by M0CYT/VK3SN and VK3GT and will utilise ultra-light weight solar powered QRP gear to operate on all bands from 80m to 70cm. They will be back country […]
