Archive for March, 2024
GB2RS News Script for 10 March 2024
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Changes to RSGB HF contests
The RSGB HF Contest Committee has introduced a couple of rules to address changes in licence conditions that came into effect from 21 February. UK&CD entrants are required to use a Regional Secondary Locator (RSL) where it is necessary to clarify the entity from which they are operating. From 21 February 2024, stations operating from […]
Applications open for YOTA Czechia
Are you: Aged 18-25? Passionate about all things radio? Ready for exciting experiences, making new friends and shaping the future of amateur radio? Why not apply to be part of the RSGB YOTA team going to the YOTA Czechia summer camp this year? You can find out more on the RSGB website. Go to the […]
British Science Week gets underway
British Science Week (BSW) started on Friday, 8 March 2024 and continues until Friday, 17 March 2024. Please have a look at the list of times that participants will be on the air and try to respond to them. These will nearly all be students who will be making their very first QSOs working with […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The Edinburgh 23cm microwave beacon GB3EDN is back on the air after a move to a new location on the south side of Edinburgh. It has moved about 1.5km south from its previous site in the University of Edinburgh, King’s Buildings Campus. The operating frequency is 1296.990MHz. It sends its callsign and QRA locator in both FSK and […]
Rallies and Events News – 10 March 2024
The Hack Green Radio Surplus Hangar Sale is taking place today, the 10 March. The venue is Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AL. The event includes the sale of electronic equipment, amateur gear, components, military radio items and vehicle spares. For more information email coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk or visit the website Callington Radio and […]
