Archive for March, 2016
News for England South-East – 27 March 2016
We start with an appeal for help from a long-time RSGB Member in the Barking area who is a white stick SWL. He uses an Icom R-8500 with a discone and a long wire and needs help checking his antennas. Could any one in a position to help the gentleman please contact GB2RS News Manager […]
News for England South-West – 27 March 2016
Today and next Sunday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding an open net on GB3BS from 7pm. On Friday there’s a relax and chat plus operating and training evening. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd@gb3bs.com. The SouthWest Cluster is holding further experimental nets on the DMR Network, Slot 2, Talk Group 950, […]
News for Wales – 27 March 2016
Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is closed this week. On Thursday Aberystwyth and District Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.500 then 145.550MHz. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853. On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is holding a quiz. More information from Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC, via email to 2w0ljc@mail.com.
David John Mackinder, G4DWP, 10th March 2016
David Mackinder, G4DWP, passed away on the 10th of March 2016 at the age of 59. I was a member of the school radio club he set up. Tom Clarke, M6TCZ
Ken Abbott, G8SJC, 2nd March 2016
I have to report that Ken Abbott, G8SJC passed away on 2nd March 2016. Notified by Ron Dawes, G3SEN
Arthur J Gould, G3JKY, 25th February 2016
Arthur John Gould, G3JKY, died aged 79 on the 25th February 2016. He was known in the amateur radio community by the name Jakey, which was derived from the letters in the callsign. He obtained his license at a time when it was obligatory to use only Morse for the first year. In this way […]
