Archive for February, 2019

SOS Radio Week 2019

| February 15, 2019

SOS Radio Week 2019 will take place between 0000UTC on 1 May 2019 to 2359UTC on 31 May 2019. Individual amateur radio operators and clubs are invited to register as official SOS Radio Week stations and operate during the month. Stations can be run under individual, club, or special event call signs, from home or […]

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ARISS slow-scan TV weekend

| February 15, 2019

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS), has planned another slow-scan television weekend. Transmissions will run until Sunday, 17 February 2019, at 1725UTC. SSTV images will be transmitted on 145.80MHz using SSTV-mode PD120. These can be received using equipment as simple as a 2m handheld radio, a scanner that covers that band, or even […]

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GB2RS News Script for 17 February 2019

| February 15, 2019

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 17 February 2019 (11-page/138KB Microsoft Word document)

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Rallies and Events News – 17 February 2019

| February 15, 2019

This Sunday, the 17th, the Radioactive Rally takes place at Nantwich Civic Hall, Cheshire CW5 5DG. The venue has free car parking and the doors open at 10.30am. There will be a bring-and-buy, as well as traders and RSGB book stall. Catering is provided on-site. Contact Stuart Jackson on 07880 732 534. Next Sunday, the […]

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DX News – 17 February 2019

| February 15, 2019

Jean-Pierre, F6CTF will be active as 3W9JF from the island of Phu Quoc, AS-128, from the 19 February to 6 March. Plans are to be mainly on the 80, 40, 20 and 17m bands. QSL via eQSL or direct to EA5GL. A group of operators will be on the air as KP3RE from Culebra Island, […]

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Special Events News – 17 February 2019

| February 15, 2019

Members of Radio Club F6KMB will be active as TM6C until 24 March during the traditional Dunkirk Carnival. QSL via F6KMB.

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