Archive for November, 2024

YOTA Month: encourage youngsters on the air

| November 22, 2024

Youngsters on the Air Month begins one week today. Call sign GB24YOTA will be active for the duration of the month, hosted by a range of groups, clubs and individuals. Marlborough Scout Group will be the first team of youngsters to operate. They will be on the air before midday on Sunday 1 December, and […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| November 22, 2024

The RSGB VHF Contest Committee is currently planning the rules for the 2025 VHF contests. Following some discussion at the RSGB Convention, the committee members have some questions on which they would appreciate feedback from contestants, with particular topics focused around VHF Field Day and the Back Packers events. You can find the survey online and […]

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GB2RS News Script for 24 November 2024

| November 22, 2024

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 24 November 2024 (MS Word document)

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Rallies and Events News – 24 November 2024

| November 22, 2024

The Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society Dinner is at the Creg-ny-Baa on Friday 29 November. Tickets are £25. For more information, including details of the menu and how to book, visit the club website The Wiltshire Radio Winter Rally is on Sunday 1 December at Kington Langley Village Hall in Kington Langley, located just […]

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Special Events News – 24 November 2024

| November 22, 2024

Special event callsign 9Y20TATT is active until the 29 November 2024 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago Amateur Radio Society. All amateurs are invited to make contact. Limited edition QSL cards will be available, and certificates can be requested by amateurs […]

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DX News – 24 November 2024

| November 22, 2024

HC5CW and HC2AP are active as HC5CW/8 and HD8CW from San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Islands until the 28 November. The IOTA reference is SA-004. They will operate on the HF bands, CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via M0OXO or OQRS. The FW7AA Team is active from Wallis Island until the 29 November 2024. […]

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