Archive for March, 2018
Radioclubs.net hosting service to close
The web hosting company that provides the RSGB radiclubs.net service will shortly cease providing us with that service. In January 2016 the RSGB had already announced the intention to close the facility, which is only now used by a small number of clubs. Recent events beyond our control have forced the issue and radioclubs.net will […]
GB2RS News Script for 4 March 2018
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Rallies and Events News – 4 March 2018
We start with news that the Exeter Radio and Electronics Rally planned for this Sunday, the 4th, has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The organisers say that they hope to re-arrange the event for later in the year when conditions are better. We will of course let you know details as soon as […]
DX News – 4 March 2018
Mark, XE1B is on the air from Socorro Island, IOTA reference NA-030, in the Revilla Gigedo archipelago, until 15 March. He is using the call sign 4B4B and is active on the 160 to 6m bands, SSB only. This is quite a rare DXCC entity and the first activation since 2011. QSL via Club Log […]
Special Event News – 4 March 2018
EI50AOM will be on the air throughout March to remember the 61 lives lost after the crash of an Aer Lingus Viscount airliner in the Irish Sea 50 years ago. QSL via EI2KA, direct with $2 and self-addressed envelope, or via the bureau. The log will be uploaded periodically to Logbook of The World for […]
Contest News – 4 March 2018
The 144/432MHz contest ends its run at 1400UTC this Sunday, the 4th. Using all modes on 2m and 70cm, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The ARRL International DX Contest ends its 48 hour run at 2359UTC this Sunday, the 4th. Using SSB only on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands, the exchange […]
