Archive for June, 2017
New 122 and 241GHz UK records
The existing 122GHz and 241GHz UK distance records were both extended to new distance of 6.8km with two-way contacts in CW between John Hazell, G8ACE, operating from his home, to Ian Lamb, G8KQW/P located at Shroner Wood, Winchester. The contact took place on Sunday, 21 May. Transmit power levels were around 200 microwatts at both […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
A three-page briefing note from the UK Activity Contest workshop on 3 June is now available. It can be downloaded as a PDF from rsgb.org/vhf-contest-update and describes what was discussed, plus the workshop group’s unanimous proposals for the further development of these successful contests. European Space Agency Astronaut Thomas, KG5FYG, returned to Earth on 2 […]
Rallies and Events News – 11 June 2017
On Sunday, 11 June, the Junction 28 Amateur Radio Rally will take place at Bowls Hall Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton DE55 7BD. Contact the rally secretary for details on 01159 307 322. Also on Sunday, the 11th, the East Suffolk Wireless Revival, otherwise known as the Ipswich Rally, will take place at the […]
DX News – 11 June 2017
Four operators will be active as DL/OO6P and DL/ON4IPA from Fehmarn Island, IOTA reference EU-128, from 17 to 23 June. They will operate SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and PSK63 with two stations. QSL via ON6ZV, direct or bureau. More details on QSL.net. Ryosei, JH0IXE will be on the air from Koror Island in the Republic of […]
Special Events News – 11 June 2017
South Essex ARS will be operating from The Bay Museum, Canvey Island on Sunday, 18 June for Museums on the Air, and to commemorate the two B17s that crashed at Canvey Point in 1944. Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club will be activating GX2LW on HF and VHF at a street party in Overhill Way, […]
Contest News – 11 June 2017
The IARU ATV contest ends its 24 hour run at 1200UTC on Sunday, the 11th. Using the 432MHz and up bands the exchange is picture grade, four digit code, serial number and locator. The REF DDFM 6m contest ends its 24 hour run at 1600UTC on Sunday, the 11th. Using SSB, CW and FM on […]
