Archive for 2015

Enrol now for distance learning

| June 12, 2015

Enrolment for the next Bath-Based Advanced distance learning course closes on 19 June. There are plenty of places remaining. The course comprises around 20 weekly work packages that include revision questions, lecture notes, exercises, videos and mock exams, heading for the December exam. There are no fees for the training but students must provide their […]

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New RD3000 repeater in Malta

| June 12, 2015

A new DR3000 repeater has gone on air in Malta. The repeater forms part of the 9H1BBS repeater system, which consists of two analogue Kenwood repeaters running on VHF and UHF each with a dedicated EchoLink System and now joining the setup is a DMR repeater which is directly linked to the UK c-Bridge. The […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| June 12, 2015

If you hear the call CQ Kids Day next weekend, it will be part of the ARRL’s Kids Day on Sunday the 21st of June. Kids Day is a way to introduce young people to the magic of amateur radio in the USA by getting them on the air and this year it’s on Father’s […]

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Rallies and Events News – 14 June 2015

| June 12, 2015

Today, on the 14th of June, the Junction 28 QRP Rally will be held at the Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7BD. The venue is 10 minutes from M1 junction 28 and the A38. There will be talk-in on S21 and the doors open at 10am. There will be trade stands, special […]

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Special Events News – 14 June 2015

| June 12, 2015

Riverway ARS will be operating GB200W, Golf Bravo Two Hundred Whiskey, to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the battle of Waterloo. Operation will take place until the 28th of June and will be active on all bands from 80m to 70cm where possible. QSLs will be accepted via EQSL only. Full information about the station […]

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DX News – 14 June 2015

| June 12, 2015

Strumble Head DX & Contest Group is travelling to Ramsey Island, IOTA EU-124 from 19 to 22 June with three stations on the air. The usual DX Code of Conduct rules will be adhered to and the regular QSL route is via M0URX. Please do not send your card to them via the bureau as […]

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