Archive for January, 2016
Beware third party traffic
The Amateur Radio Observation Service, in conjunction with the Emerging Technology Coordination Committee, has noted a number of examples of UK amateurs operating internet linked nodes that are carrying third party traffic. They would like to draw attention to the requirement for an NoV to the amateur’s licence under these circumstances. Guidance for the use […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The annual CWops Award is to recognise individuals, groups, or organisations that have made the greatest contribution toward advancing the art or practice of radio communications by Morse code. It is presented at the Dayton Hamvention. For full details on the criteria and nomination process, go to www.cwops.org/awards.html. Nominations should be emailed to awards@cwops.org with […]
Rallies and Events News – 10 January 2016
The first rally of the New Year will be the Red Rose Winter Rally on Sunday, 17 January. Organised by West Manchester Radio Club, it takes place at The George H. Carnall Leisure Centre, Kingsway Park, M41 7FJ. The venue is easily accessible from junction nine of the M60 and has disabled facilities with good […]
Special Events News – 10 January 2016
As part of the Scotsman in Steam event, Bury ARS will be operating GB0ELR from Rawtenstall Station on 10, 16 and 17 January. The two weekends will be the first opportunity for the general public to preview the Flying Scotsman engine in its wartime black livery following its restoration. The Radio Club D’Haiti will put […]
DX News – 10 January 2016
JA3ARJ, JA3AVO, JA3IVU, JA3UJR, JF3HPN, JH3LSS and JH3PBL will be active as E51J from Rarotonga, South Cook Islands, IOTA reference OC-013, between 12 and 21 January. They will operate CW, SSB and digital modes on 80-6 metres, and might also give 160 metres a try. QSL via JA3AVO, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Jean-Pierre, F6ITD […]
Contest News – 10 January 2016
On Sunday, the 10th, the CW AFS takes place from 1400 to 1800UTC. Using the 3.5 and 7MHz bands the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Tuesday the 432MHz UK Activity Contest takes place from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Next weekend, on […]
