Archive for April, 2017
Two new GB2RS readings
Two new GB2RS services start later today. At 6.30pm, Mike, GD6ICR will lead with a news reading via GB3IM on the Isle of Man. In Northern Ireland at 7.30pm, the news will be read on DMR via GB3OM, GB7LY, GB7UL and GB7HB. To be able to receive the news on DMR via these repeaters, users […]
International Marconi Day stations
Dozens of official award stations have registered to take part in the 2017 International Marconi Day event, this year being held on the 22nd of April. The event is not a contest, but an opportunity for amateurs around the world to make point-to-point contact with historic Marconi sites. Go to www.qrz.com/db/GB4IMD for details of the […]
Voting for the RSGB AGM
The RSGB President, Nick Henwood, G3RWF would like to remind RSGB Members that if you are not planning to come to the RSGB AGM in Cardiff on 22 April and have not already voted, please do so now. Online is easiest, just click the red box at http://rsgb.org/main/about-us/agm-2017 Postal votes are also available, ask for one […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Every year on 18 April, radio amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in celebration of World Amateur Radio Day. It was on that day in 1925 that the International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris. World Amateur Radio Day is the day when IARU Member-Societies can show our capabilities to the public and enjoy global […]
Rallies and Events News – 16 April 2017
There are no rallies in the diary for the Easter weekend, the 14th to the 17th of April. On the 23rd, the Ripon Radio Rally takes place at Hugh Ripley Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2PT. Doors open to stallholders at 7.30am and to the general public at 10am. Entry is £2 on the door, […]
DX News – 16 April 2017
Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is away on another IOTA trip, this time to the Isle Of Mull, EU-008, between the 21st and the 28th of April. They will be operating as GS0NWM on the 10 to 80m bands using most modes with four HF stations. In addition they will have a VHF/UHF station. Full details […]
