Archive for March, 2024
March T@8 – VHF National Field Day fun and challenges
Have you wondered what happens at a VHF National Field Day? Would you like to take part in one? In this month’s Tonight @ 8 webinar, the RSGB offers two different perspectives. Firstly, RSGB VHF Contest Committee (VHFCC) member Richard, G4HGI will talk about how the RSGB VHFCC uses the VHF Survey and other tools […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB has made two safeguarding announcements. Firstly, the Society’s safeguarding policy has been revised in line with modern practices and you can find it on the RSGB website Secondly, if your club relies on the RSGB’s affiliated club insurance for activities that may have a safeguarding requirement, it is important that you are aware […]
Rallies and Events News – 3 March 2024
The Exeter Radio and Electronics Rally is taking place today, Sunday 3 March from 10am to 1pm. The event is being held at America Hall, Pinhoe, EX4 8PX. For more information, contact Pete, G3ZVI on 07714 198 374 or email g3zvi@yahoo.co.uk The Hack Green Radio Surplus Hangar Sale will take place on Sunday 10 March. […]
Special Events News – 3 March 2024
Members of the Newfoundland-based Grassroots Amateur Radio Club, VO1GRC are active as VO1TAP until the 18 March. QSL via Logbook of the World and eQSL. The callsign commemorates the anniversary of the USS Truxtun and USS Pollux naval disaster that occurred off the coast of Newfoundland on the 18 February 1942. Members of the Zurich […]
DX News – 3 March 2024
Uwe, DL8UD is active as V31KO from Belize, in Central America, until 6 March. He is operating using SSB, CW and FT8 on the 160 to 6m bands. QSL via DL8UD directly or via the Bureau. A group of intrepid amateurs is active as part of the H40WA DXpedition to Temotu Province, OC-065, in the […]
Contest News – 3 March 2024
The 144 and 432MHz Contest started at 1400UTC on Saturday 2 March and ends at 1400UTC today, Sunday 3 March. Using all modes on the 2m and 70cm bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Today, 3 March, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 1000UTC to 1600UTC. Using all […]
