Archive for January, 2019
Board and Regional nominations
There is just under one week left for RSGB Members to make nominations for the Board and Regional Representative vacancies. These roles offer a great opportunity to help the RSGB develop and to promote amateur radio. For more details see rsgb.org/nominations. Nominations close 31 January 2019.
GB2RS News Script for 27 January 2019
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 27 January 2019 (10-page/154KB Microsoft Word document)
Operating Advisory Service Coordinator
Ian Suart, GM4AUP has been appointed as the RSGB’s first Operating Advisory Service Coordinator. The Operating Advisory Service, OAS, has been established to help amateurs in various ways, especially those whose enjoyment is being hindered by the poor activities of others. These include giving practical guidance to individual Members, delivering talks to clubs, and sharing […]
Slow-scan TV experiment on ISS
The Inter-MAI amateur radio slow scan television experiment on the International Space Station is scheduled to be activated between Wednesday, 30 January and Friday, 1 February. It appears that the experiment will only be active during a couple of orbits that overfly Moscow, rather than a continuous operation. Expected periods of activation appear to be […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Bulgarian amateurs have obtained some important changes to their licence. The age limit has been removed for getting a Class 2 licence, which permits up to 5W on VHF and UHF, plus HF on a club station. A Class A licence for all bands will full legal power can now be obtained at 14 years […]
Rallies and Events News – 27 January 2019
The Horncastle Amateur Radio and Electronics rally takes place today, the 27th of January, at the Horncastle Youth Centre, Cagthorpe Buildings, Willow Row, Horncastle LN9 6DZ. Doors open at 10am and entry is £2. Traders tables are £5 per 6ft table. There is free parking at the venue. The usual traders will be there and […]
