Archive for October, 2020

Also in GB2RS this week…

| October 23, 2020

The German town of Bad Bentheim is taking nominations for the Golden Antenna Award. For 50 years, the town has hosted German-Dutch amateur radio days, during which the town stresses the importance of amateur radio as a public service. A committee headed by the mayor of Bad Bentheim will choose the winner. The recipient will […]

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Golden Antenna Award

| October 23, 2020

The German town of Bad Bentheim is taking nominations for the Golden Antenna Award. For 50 years, the town has hosted German-Dutch amateur radio days, during which the town stresses the importance of amateur radio as a public service. A committee headed by the mayor of Bad Bentheim will choose the winner. The recipient will […]

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GB2RS News Script for 25 October 2020

| October 23, 2020

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 25 October 2020 (11-page/230KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.

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Special Events News – 25 October 2020

| October 23, 2020

As a tribute to Eddie Van Halen passing on 6 October, PA5150EVH will be on air from 28 October until at least 31 January. It will be operated by Van Halen fan, Frank, PF1SCT. URE San Fernando, EA7URF, is participating in the official celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the Earth. […]

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DX News – 25 October 2020

| October 23, 2020

Cezar, VE3LYC will be active as TX0T from one of the new IOTAs in French Polynesia, Tatakoto Atoll, OC-298, between 29 October and 5 November. He will be primarily on 40, 30, 20 and 17 metres CW and SSB. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS, or via VE3LYC.

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Contest News – 25 October 2020

| October 23, 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. The CQWW DX SSB contest ends its 48 hour runs at […]

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