Archive for September, 2019

Also in GB2RS this week…

| September 20, 2019

Since its inception in 1998 the International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend (ILLW) has been held on the third full weekend in August. Next year, 2020, that weekend is host to the 75th anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in the Pacific region. The organisers of the ILLW event have therefore decided it would be appropriate to […]

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New RadCom Basics out soon

| September 20, 2019

The next edition of RadCom Basics will be available at the end of September 2019. This edition will look at RSGB awards, in particular for the Foundation licensee; moving up to the Intermediate and Full licences; using digital repeaters; and how and why the HF bands come alive in the autumn. RSGB Members can read […]

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GB2RS News Script for 22 September 2019

| September 20, 2019

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 22 September 2019 (10-page/158KB Microsoft Word document)

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Rallies and Events News – 22 September 2019

| September 20, 2019

This Sunday, the 22nd, the Weston-super-Mare Radio Rally will be held at The Campus, Highlands Lane, Weston-super-Mare BS24 7DX. Doors open 10am to 3pm and entry is £3. There will be trade stands and a bring-and-buy stall, plus excellent catering and a large car park. Enquiries to Dave Dyer on 0787 103 4206. This Sunday, […]

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DX News – 22 September 2019

| September 20, 2019

Jacek, SP5APW will be active as 3W9KJ from Dao Co To, IOTA reference AS-132, in Vietnam from 27 September to 3 October. The main mode will be FT8/FT4, with some SSB if conditions allow. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS, Logbook of The World or via his home call. Maurizio, IK2GZU will be active as 5H3MB […]

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Special Events News – 22 September 2019

| September 20, 2019

This Sunday, the 22nd, Sheffield and District Wireless Society is celebrating its 100th anniversary with GX5TO on the air from the Kelham Island Industrial Museum. Activity will be between 1030UTC and 1530UTC using 40m and 20m SSB and FT8. Call in on 2m FM. Southgate ARC will be taking part in Railways on the Air […]

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