Archive for November, 2021

GB2RS News Script for 21 November 2021

| November 19, 2021

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 21 November 2021 (14-page/439KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link

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IARU presents award to Don, G3BJ

| November 19, 2021

Former IARU Region 1 President and RSGB Past-President Don Beattie, G3BJ, was recently presented with the prestigious Michael J. Owen Award by the IARU Administrative Council. The award recognises those outstanding volunteers whose exceptional service to the IARU reflect the spirit, hard work and dedication of the late Michael Owen. IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH […]

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Make a date for Tonight @ 8

| November 19, 2021

On Monday, 6 December 2021, Tonight @ 8 will feature Noel Matthews, G8GTZ who will be presenting on the latest developments in the ever-evolving world of amateur TV. Noel will give an overview of ATV activity in the UK and, in particular, how the use of reduced bandwidth signals has enabled ATV QSOs on the […]

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Amateur radio tops BBC News report

| November 19, 2021

Amateur radio was the lead item in a BBC News article on what made people happy during the pandemic. John Emery, 2E0HWE was pictured in front of his radio, microphone in hand, describing how he had made new friends thanks to amateur radio.

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YOTA Month – still time left to register

| November 19, 2021

It’s not too late to register your interest for December YOTA Month 2021. We have been granted the call sign GB21YOTA, for allocation to youngsters to operate throughout December 2021. To see what operating slots are still available please look up GB21YOTA on QRZ.com. You can register your interest by emailing yota.month@rsgb.org.uk. You must be […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| November 19, 2021

Galway Radio Club is running a DMR Challenge, which is open to all DMR operators. The DMR challenge requires nine tasks to be fulfilled. There is no time limit, so you can work on it in your own time. Rules and a log sheet may be obtained from Steve, EI5DD, whose email address is correct […]

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