Archive for August, 2017
Convention discount deadline approaches
The end of the Early Bird discount for bookings at the RSGB’s Convention is fast approaching. The deadline is 18 August 2017 and the event takes place from 13 to 15 October 2017. The provisional programme is now available on the website.
Microwave beacons frequency clearances
Ofcom has issued frequency clearances for four microwave beacons. These are GB3FNM at Farnham on 2.3GHz, GB3LPC at Bampton on 3.4GHz, a move of GB3KEU to Finningley on 5.7GHz and a change to GB3KBQ in Taunton on 10GHz. These are all secondary allocations where RSGB supports and encourages activity.
Also in GB2RS this week…
From 16 to 27 August 2017, Medway Amateur Receiving and Transmitting Society will be holding their annual field event at Milton and District Scout Camp, Bexon Lane, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8HD. Over the two weeks the club will be on the air on the 80m to 70cm bands using their three call signs G2FJA/P, […]
Rallies and Events News – 13 August 2017
Flight Refuelling ARS Hamfest takes place on Sunday, 13 August, at Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, near Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3DA. There will be a talk-in station on S22 and the venue has free car parking. Doors open at 10am and admission is £3.50. There will be trade stands, a car boot area […]
DX News – 13 August 2017
Special station 4A2MAX from St Maximilian Maria Kolbe Temple in Monterrey on 13 to 19 August. Activity will be on the HF bands and six metres SSB, CW and digital modes. Born in 1894, Father Kolbe, SP3RN died on 14 August 1941 at Auschwitz. QSL via Logbook of The World, eQSL and Club Log. YB72RI […]
Special Events News – 13 August 2017
Grey Point Fort ARS club station will be transmitting at the 204 NI Field Hospital Family Fun Day at Grey Point Fort on Sunday, 13 August. All the museums will be open with other attractions such as a climbing wall, military displays, stalls and a band. Every one is welcome. Llanelli ARS will be running […]
