Archive for September, 2015
Preparation for WRC-15
IARU Region 1 reports good progress was made at the final European preparation meeting for the World Radio Conference that will be held in November. For 5MHz, CEPT have agreed that the overall range should be 5350-5450kHz, though opposition at the conference is still expected. However, this is not likely to result in any changes […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
This year sees the first ever Buildathon at an RSGB Convention; a kit building workshop with mentors on hand to assist and guide. The kit being built is the Kanga UK Acorn II SDR receiver for 7MHz. The build will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, 10 October at the Kent’s Hill Convention Centre. […]
Final call for Construction Competition
It is the final call for entries to the RSGB Construction Competition this week. Entries close on Wednesday, 30 September and judging will take place at the RSGB Convention. Full details are on the RSGB website at www.rsgb.org/construction-competition. Don’t forget, many of the projects you have completed for local construction competitions will be suitable as […]
First ever Convention Buildathon
This year sees the first ever Buildathon at an RSGB Convention; a kit building workshop with mentors on hand to assist and guide. The kit being built is the Kanga UK Acorn II SDR receiver for 7MHz. The build will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, 10 October at the Kent’s Hill Convention Centre. […]
Rallies and Events News – 27 September 2015
Today, the 27th, the Pencoed ARC Table Top Sale will take place at Pencoed Rugby Football Club, The Verlands, Felindre Road, Pencoed CF35 5PB. Doors open at 8.30am for sellers and 9.30am for buyers with admission being £2. Details from Madeline on 01639 885 126. Next weekend, on 4 October, the British Vintage Wireless Society […]
Special Event News – 27 September 2015
Today, 27 September, Harlow and District ARS will be using GB0EOR to activate Epping and Ongar Railway for Railways on the Air. They will be active on the 40, 20 and 2m bands from the railway station at North Weald. Many other special event call signs will also be on the air for the same […]
