Archive for May, 2016
RSGB thanks for Peake contacts
The final ARISS school contact of the Principia Mission took place on 9 May 2016. It was between King’s School, GB1OSM, in Ottery St Mary, Devon and Tim Peake, GB1SS, on the ISS. The RSGB would like to thank every one who has worked so hard to plan and support all of the 10 contacts […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
An initial meeting for all those interested in Broadband-Hamnet, a system of digital communications on the amateur microwave bands, will be held on 22 May at Crawley Amateur Radio Club. The organisers hope to attract attendees from across the country. There will be presentations, demonstrations and open discussions. Please contact Ted, G4ELM, via email to […]
IARU now custodian of ethics booklet
The booklet Ethics and Operating Procedures for the Radio Amateur by John, ON4UN and Mark, ON4WW describes the best standards of operating on the amateur bands. Over the last eight years it has been translated into most major languages. The booklet can be found at www.hamradio-operating-ethics.org and on the RSGB website (68-page/3.5MB PDF). The IARU […]
Advanced exam “on demand”
The Examinations Standards Committee have agreed that the Advanced amateur radio examination can be requested “on demand”. This means that Advanced exams can be booked in the same way as the Foundation and Intermediate with the important exception that one calendar month’s notice must be given. On demand bookings will commence on 1st May ie […]
Rallies and Events – 15 May 2016
Sunday, the 15th, LAMFEST takes place at Elescar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley S74 8HJ. Doors open for traders at 7am. Public access is at 10am and admission is £2. All monies raised will be donated to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Further details from Ian, M0IOD on 0191 604 0255. The Dayton Hamvention takes […]
DX News – 15 May 2016
A group of Australian operators will operate from Norfolk Island, OC-005, using the call sign VK9NT, from 20 to 31 May. They plan to be active on all bands from 10 to 160m using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL manager is VK2CA. Aaron, VA1AXC will remain on the air from Sable Island, NA-063, as CY0/VA1AXC. […]
