Archive for 2018
Curtis Keyer inventor goes SK
Many seasoned CW operators will remember fondly the Curtis Morse keyer chip. The ground-breaking device, which revolutionised electronic keyers, was developed in the late 1960s by John G. Curtis, K6KU, who was more often known as Jack. Sadly, Jack became a Silent Key on 4 June 2018. His legacy lives on in thousands of devices; […]
Barry ARC Train-the-Trainers course
An RSGB Train the Trainers course will take place at Barry Amateur Radio Club on the Saturday, 21 July 2018. Running from 10am in the bowling green board room at Sully Sports and Social Club, this free course is intended for club training officers. It includes the latest information and techniques on training people for […]
Amateurs help out in Mumbai monsoon
The Indian Express newspaper has lauded the “invisible warriors who battle Mumbai monsoon”—amateur radio operators. Communications are often the first casualty during a disaster. Mumbai hams operate side by side with the paid crisis-management teams, they ensure that lines of communication between the agencies never break down—read the full report.
Also in GB2RS this week…
As summer winds on and field days get under way, the ARRL has drawn attention again to its Field Day Safety Officer checklist. This brief document contains some useful points to consider before any portable operation. It is free to download from the ARRL website (1-page/98KB PDF). Region 1 of the International Amateur Radio Union […]
Rallies and Events News – 24 June 2018
The Newbury Radio Rally runs for the 31st time this Sunday, the 24th. It takes place at Newbury Showground in Berkshire, next to junction 13 of the M4 where it crosses the A34. There will be a display area of an amateur radio station, exhibits, special interest groups, clubs and societies. The grounds open to […]
DX News – 24 June 2018
French club Radio Club Vendeen RCV is operating special call sign TM2GRR until 5 July for the 50th Golden Globe Race. Bureau QSLs via F6KUF please, or direct to F5OEV. There’s no eQSL or LotW. The EIDX group is progressing towards its goal of activating all Irish IOTA groups. This summer, EJ0DXG will activate several more […]
