Archive for 2016
YOTA Month deadline extended
We often hear that young people are our future and we just need a good reason to bring amateur radio to their attention. The Tim Peake ARISS contacts resulted in a number of new school radio clubs starting up and hosting a YOTA station could do the same. December is YOTA Month across Europe and […]
New propagation video released
The RSGB Propagation Studies Committee has released a new 19-minute video presentation for clubs entitled Radio Propagation—VHF and Higher. Written by RadCom microwave columnist John, G4BAO and narrated by Propagation Studies Committee chairman Steve, G0KYA, the presentation looks at the physics behind different VHF, UHF and microwave propagation modes. It looks at tropospheric enhancements and […]
Vintage Radio Weekend on the Air
A Vintage Radio Weekend on the Air will take place 15 and 16 October 2016. Every one who has a vintage radio is invited to get on the air over the weekend, on any band and at any time. If conditions permit, there will be participants in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany as well […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
A Vintage Radio Weekend on the Air will take place on 15 and 16 October. Every one who has a vintage radio is invited to get on the air over the weekend, on any band and at any time. If conditions permit, there will be participants in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany as well […]
Rallies and Events News – 9 October 2016
On Sunday, 9 October, the Hornsea Amateur Radio Rally will be held in the Floral Hall, 7 The Esplanade, Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire HU18 1NQ. The venue has car parking on-site and the doors open at 10am. There will be trade stands, a bring-and-buy, special interest groups and an RSGB book stall. A raffle […]
DX News – 9 October 2016
Grant, VK5GR will be active holiday style as VK5GR/p from Kangaroo Island, IOTA reference OC-139, from 10 to 16 October. He will be QRV on at least 80 to 15 metres and will operate RTTY and other digital modes, plus some SSB. QSL via home call sign, bureau preferred, LoTW and eQSL. Nobu, JA0JHQ will […]
