Archive for March, 2016
Also in GB2RS this week…
The MB6IRH wires-x simplex gateway located in Northwich, Cheshire is now live. Located at IO83SG on 431.150MHz simplex, more details can be found by email to g0sph@g0sph.tv. The Arfon Repeater Group has announced an upgrade to their 70cm repeater, GB3AN. It is located on the north east coast of Anglesey near the town of Amlwch. […]
New Chair wanted for Planning Cttee
Stephen Purser, G4SHF has indicated that he wishes to stand down as Chair of the Planning Advisory Committee and the RSGB is looking for his successor. The successful applicant will have experience of the planning process, preferably in a professional capacity, and will head up a small team of advisers. The post will not involve […]
Sought-after DXCC entity to go on air
Coming up at the end of March is an opportunity to work the 6th most-wanted DXCC entity according to the Club Log DXCC Most Wanted List. Juan de Nova is a small island located between Mozambique and Madagascar with the IOTA reference AF-012. It was last activated in 2003 but FT4JA should be on the […]
Rallies and Events News – 13 March 2016
The Dover Radio Rally takes place Sunday, the 13th, at the Whitfield Village Hall, Sandwich Road, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3LY. There will be a talk-in station. Doors open from 10am to 2pm with disabled visitors having access from 9.30am. Admission is £2. Highlights include trade stands, an auction, a bring-and-buy, special interest groups and an […]
DX News – 13 March 2016
A Polish Team of operators, working as 5J0P from San Luis, San Andres Island, will be operating until the 21 March, using CW, SSB and RTTY on the 6 to 160m bands. QSL via the Club Log’s OQRS tools for Bureau and direct requests. No QSL cards please. The QSL Manager is SP6IXF. Bob, G3PJT […]
Special Event News – 13 March 2016
Pontefract and District ARS will be operating GB4SL on 12 March for 28 days to mark the visit of Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan to Pontefract. On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, the 15th and 16th, Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club will be operating a special event station GB4BSC for British Science Week at the […]
