Archive for August, 2021
Morse texting girls make video
Milly, Alice and Caitlin, the three girls featured in the August issue of RadCom, have made a video about Morse texting. It will be shown at the QSO Today online conference on Sunday, 15 August 2021 at 5pm BST. Access to the exhibitor area is free, but does require registration. You can see a complete […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
For a number of years the RSGB has been operating a very successful Morse Competency Scheme. Until he recently became SK, Philip Brooks, G4NZQ ran the scheme’s administration. It relies on the services of approximately 28 Morse Assessors dotted up and down the country to carry out the actual tests/assessments. The Society would like to […]
Rallies and Events News – 15 August 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 Dartmoor Radio Rally takes place today at its new venue, The Yelverton War Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton. Devon, PL20 6AL. Free parking is available on site. Doors open at […]
DX News – 15 August 2021
Yann, F1SMB is activating several French Polynesia islands as FO/F1SMB. From the 15th to the 17th of August he is on Rangiroa, IOTA reference OC-066; for 17th to the 20th he moves to Fakarava, OC-066 and finally, on the 20th to the 23rd, it’s Tahiti, OC-046. He operates QRP SSB and FT8, mainly on 40m […]
Special Events News – 15 August 2021
Next weekend is International Lighthouse and Lightship weekend. Many lighthouses, lightships and associated places will be activated for this annual event. Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society will be operating as GB0CSL from the Covesea Skerries Lighthouse, Lossiemouth, with the kind permission of the lighthouse trustees. Activity will be on HF and VHF, with details listed […]
Contest News – 15 August 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. August is the month of the traditional summer holiday so there are no RSGB HF contests this month. The first of the Worked All Europe DX contests of the year ends […]
