Archive for September, 2020

Examinations Standards Committee Report 2020

| September 18, 2020

Follow the link below to read this report which relates to activities during 2019 Examination Standards Committee Report 2020 (PDF)

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| September 18, 2020

Like the RSGB Convention, the AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2020 will also be online this year. Taking place on Sunday, 11 October 2020, there will be a lecture stream from 11am to 4pm. You can find out more at amsat-uk.org/colloquium. The registration URL is tinyurl.com/amsatukreg2020. The UK Six Metre Group AGM takes place at 1700UTC on 27 […]

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Special Events News – 20 September 2020

| September 18, 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. Members of the Royal Air Force Amateur Radio Society (RAFARS) will be operating GB80BOB until 28 September to commemorate the […]

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Contest News – 20 September 2020

| September 18, 2020

Please remember to check before the contest for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own national and local government’s advice first and foremost, especially in the instance of local lockdowns. This Sunday, the 20th, the 70MHz AFS Contest runs from 0900 […]

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Propagation News – 20 September 2020

| September 18, 2020

We had another uninspiring week with zero sunspots. However, there was DX to be had, with many Chiltern DX Club members reporting openings on 17 and 15 metres for well-equipped stations. Clive, GM3POI reported hearing India, Japan, Lebanon and South Africa on 17 metres and South Africa, Kenya, Oman and Kuwait on 15 metres. This […]

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News for England Midlands – 20 September 2020

| September 18, 2020

We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing and wearing face coverings where required. Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has daily nets at 8.10am on 145.400MHz and GB3CG, followed by a […]

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