Archive for 2020

RSGB 2020 Convention Online – two more great talks

| September 11, 2020

During the online RSGB 2020 Convention, you will be able to enjoy some excellent lectures. On Saturday, 10 October 2020, the RSGB will be putting on two streams online for everyone to enjoy. In An introduction to… we will have a pictorial introduction to data modes by Mike Richards, G4WNC. He will guide viewers through […]

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AMSAT-UK Colloquium news

| September 11, 2020

The AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2020 will also be online this year. Taking place on Sunday, 11 October 2020, there will be one lecture stream from 11am to 4pm. You can find out more at amsat-uk.org/colloquium, and you can register online.

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Six Metre Group AGM goes online

| September 11, 2020

The UK Six Metre Group will hold its Annual General Meeting by videoconference on Sunday, 27 September 2020 at 1700UTC, that’s 6pm UK time. The brief formal part of the meeting will be followed by a talk from Peter Lund, JW7QIA on his recent 50 and 70MHz operations from Svalbard, which is the northernmost year-round […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| September 11, 2020

The RSGB administers a number of award programmes for HF and VHF, including the enhanced special awards for Foundation and Intermediate licence holders. A vacancy has arisen for a volunteer to promote and manage these programmes. For further information about the role, including how to apply, visit the Society’s volunteer web page at rsgb.org/volunteers. IARU […]

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GB2RS News Script for 13 September 2020

| September 11, 2020

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 13 September 2020 (13-page/258KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.

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Special Events News – 13 September 2020

| September 11, 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 from 1 to 28 September to […]

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