Archive for September, 2021
New RSGB VHF/UHF activity award
We have launched a new award to encourage people to use their new handheld and the substantial bandwidth we have at VHF and UHF, as well as— Do more radio-to-radio activity without the assistance of repeaters and internet gateways Be a bridge to other award programmes run by the RSGB (such as the 4-2-70 and […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Another casualty of the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic is the 2021 Tokyo Ham Fair, scheduled for 2 and 3 October 2021. Due to the latest wave of infection this summer, the Japanese national society, JARL, has reluctantly decided to cancel the Ham Fair. They hope that the Tokyo Ham Fair will be back in 2022, under […]
Rallies and Events News – 19 September 2021
Before travelling to any rally or event, please check the event’s website as there may still be alterations or cancellations due to the pandemic This Sunday, the 19th, the Cambridge Repeater Group Rally will be held in Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton CB22 6RN. Please be aware that there will not be a bring-and-buy, […]
DX News – 19 September 2021
SP9FIH and SP6CIK will be active as D60AC and D60AD respectively, from the Comoros archipelago, IOTA reference AF-007, until 2 October. They will operate SSB, CW, RTTY and FT8 on the 80, 40, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10m bands. The preferred method of QSL is via Club Log’s OQRS, otherwise use their home call […]
Special Events News – 19 September 2021
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club will be operating GB2BB for Battle of Britain until 20 September. Riviera Amateur Radio Club will be running GB8BB in September in commemoration of those who served in the Battle of Britain. Apologies for the error last week, this is the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain. GB8ROC will […]
Contest News – 19 September 2021
When operating in contests, please keep yourself and fellow amateurs safe by following relevant pandemic-related government recommendations This Sunday, the 19th, is the 70MHz Affiliated Clubs Contest, running from 0900 to 1200UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The IRTS 70cm Counties contest runs from 1300 to 1330UTC this […]
