Archive for 2017
RSGB responds to Ofcom consultations
The RSGB has recently responded to two Ofcom consultations affecting amateur microwave bands, as part of its ongoing strategy to protect amateur spectrum. The latest input in a series regarding 5GHz has been made in relation to Ofcom’s consultation to liberalise fixed wireless access channels. This would affect amateur narrowband and particularly satellite reception. Additionally, […]
Regional volunteers wanted
Do you have some spare time to support fellow radio amateurs? Are you passionate about the future of amateur radio? The RSGB currently has a number of volunteer vacancies within the Regional representation structure and would like to hear from you. There are Deputy Regional manager vacancies in Regions 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10 […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
A valve workshop will be held on 14 October 2017 at The National Museum of Computing, Bletchley Park MK3 6EB. If you have a basic knowledge of electronics and can read an electronic circuit diagram then they will show you how electronics began, following its critical components for its first 50 years. Find out about […]
GB2RS News Script for 1 October 2017
Please click the link below to download this week’s news script GB2RS News Script for 1 October 2017
Rallies and Events News – 1 October 2017
The Hack Green Hanger Sale is on today, 1 October 2017, at the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, French Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AL. Doors open at 10am. Sales will include amateur gear, electronic equipment, components, military radio sets and vehicle spares. Refreshments are available on-site. More details from Lucy Siebert on 01270 623 353. […]
DX News – 1 October 2017
Witek, SP9MRO and Danuta, SP9PX will be active as 9H3I and 9H3QQ respectively from Malta, IOTA reference EU-023, until 9 October. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on the 12 to 40m bands. QSL both call signs via SP9SX and Logbook of The World. From 6 October, several amateurs will be active from Guantanamo […]
