Archive for July, 2021

NRC reopens after grounds work

| July 9, 2021

The tree felling adjacent to the RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) at Bletchley Park was completed successfully and the NRC re-opened last Thursday as planned. It is open every day, except Wednesday, to pre-booked Bletchley Park visitors.

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| July 9, 2021

In April, the G-QRP Club ran a survey to gauge support for a in-person convention in 2021. The results showed that the vast majority are not yet willing to meet in person and would prefer another virtual convention. The G-QRP Club Convention 2021 will be a virtual event over the weekend of 5 and 6 […]

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Rallies and Events News – 11 July 2021

| July 9, 2021

Before travelling to any rally or event, please check the event’s website as there may be alterations or cancellations due to the current restrictions. The East Suffolk Wireless Revival and McMichael rally & boot sale, both originally planned for today, the 11th, are not taking place this year, as previously publicised. Other rallies that have […]

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DX News – 11 July 2021

| July 9, 2021

C6AHA will be active from the Bimini Islands, NA-048, in the Bahamas between the 14th and 21st of July. A large team will operate SSB, CW and FT8 with up to five stations. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS, Logbook of The World or via K4KSW. A team of six operators will be active as RI0FM […]

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Special Events News – 11 July 2021

| July 9, 2021

Coventry ARS is running two special event stations until May 2022 to celebrate Coventry being the City of Culture. GB1COC & GB8CCC will be running most days, with GB8CCC passing between members of the club. Dates and times will vary.

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Contest News – 11 July 2021

| July 9, 2021

With different parts of the UK having different lockdown restrictions, please make sure you follow the appropriate regulations. Keep yourself and fellow amateurs safe. This weekend the IARU HF Championship ends its 24-hour run at 1200UTC today, the 11th. Using CW and SSB on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange […]

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