Archive for August, 2017
News for England South-East – 13 August 2017
We start with a request by Selim, M0XTA, who is looking for amateurs who live in Hammersmith or elsewhere in West London to help find a suitable venue for his planned new Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society, M0XHS. Anyone who would like to help or register their interest in becoming a founder member should email M0XTA@outlook.com […]
News for England South-West – 13 August 2017
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Poole Radio Society has a stand at the Flight Refuelling Hamfest on Sunday. On Friday there’s an activity night. For details, email secretary@g4prs.org.uk. Weston-super-Mare Radio Society is having a construction, operating and natter night on Monday. Next Sunday sees a DF hunt. Contact Martin Jones, […]
News for Wales – 13 August 2017
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a discussion night. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
HRH Duke of Edinburgh sends greetings to YOTA 2017
We are delighted that our Patron, HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT has sent a message to YOTA 2017 to the YOTA 2017 participants wishing them well for the event. It was read out by RSGB President Nick Henwood, G3RWF at the ISS contact last night. HRH Duke of Edinburgh message to YOTA […]
ISS contact success
We were lucky enough to have not just one but two contacts with ISS astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZ0JPA – the first with Ham TV and the second just with audio. A group of young Scouts visiting Gilwell Park were excited to see the contact and heard twelve YOTA 2017 radio amateurs asking questions. A great evening which […]
ARISS at YOTA2017
ARISS has arrived on site at Gilwell Park for YOTA2017 and they are setting up the station for the contact with astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZ0JPA on the International Space Station tomorrow at 1838UTC. Don’t forget to listen on 145.800MHz for the downlink.
