Archive for July, 2020

COVID-19 cancels National Hamfest

| July 17, 2020

It is with much regret that the organisers of the National Hamfest have cancelled the 2020 event. This was due to be held on Friday, the 25th, and Saturday, 26 September 2020. In consideration of their primary responsibilities to the health and welfare of volunteers, traders and visitors they have decided that this cancellation is […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| July 17, 2020

Registrations for this year’s popular International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend appear to have been largely unaffected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The event will take place this year on 22 and 23 August 2020. By mid-July, more than 200 entries had been received. New this year is Corsica, registered as lighthouse FR0030, and two lighthouses in […]

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GB2RS News Script for 19 July 2020

| July 17, 2020

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 19 July 2020 (11-page/199KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.

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Special Events News – 19 July 2020

| July 17, 2020

Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. To commemorate the third anniversary of the FT8 Digital Mode Club, special event stations will be on air during the […]

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DX News – 19 July 2020

| July 17, 2020

Joe, K5KUA will participate in the IOTA contest next weekend from his home QTH on Galveston Island, NA-143. He will operate mainly CW with some SSB. QSL direct or bureau and Logbook of The World.

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Contest News – 19 July 2020

| July 17, 2020

Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. This Sunday, the 19th, the Low Power Contest runs from 0900 to 1600UTC. This is CW only, on the 3.5 to […]

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