Archive for January, 2022
GB100BBC marks BBC Centenary
Celebrations to mark the BBC’s Centenary began at noon on 1 January 2022. The London BBC Radio Group was granted an extended special event radio licence by Ofcom, to operate GB100BBC throughout 2022. The amateur radio activity is one of many events organised to celebrate 100 years of the BBC, which began broadcasting from Savoy […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB HF Contest Calendar for 2022, with all the rules for our contests, has been published—go to rsgbcc.org/hf and for VHF go to rsgbcc.org/vhf. Please put all your favourite contests into your diary for this year. The WSJT development group has released an updated version of WSJT-X, version 2.5.4, that it’s calling a “bug […]
New 2022 Tonight @ 8 series begins Monday
The RSGB’s 2022 Tonight @ 8 webinar series starts on Monday, 10 January 2022 with a look at amateur radio software construction by Heather Lomond, M0HMO. There is still time to be inspired and create something for the RSGB Construction Competition! You can join the free webinar and ask questions on the RSGB YouTube channel. […]
Rallies and Events News – 09 January 2022
Now is the perfect time to let us know your group’s rally or event plans for 2022. Email radcom@rsgb.org.uk with details and we’ll publicise your event for free in RadCom, on GB2RS, and online. There are already over twenty rallies in the calendar for 2022.
DX News – 09 January 2022
W2APF will be active as VP2MDX from Montserrat, IOTA reference NA-103, from the 9th of January to the 18th of February. He will operate CW and SSB on the 80 to 10m bands. QSL via W2APF.
Special Events News – 09 January 2022
To mark 100 years of British broadcasting, the BBC will be putting on special events throughout 2022. As part of the celebrations, GB100BBC will be on the air. View the GB100BBC page on QRZ.com for more information.
