Archive for November, 2024

IARU Region 1 awards update

| November 15, 2024

The RSGB Awards Manager has announced that, with the support of the Board, he has added new categories of achievement to the IARU Region 1 Award. These include WARC bands only, 10MHz only, 18MHz only and 24MHz only. The standard IARU Region 1 Award check spreadsheet should continue to be used for these categories. However, […]

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Get involved with Youngsters on the Air Month

| November 15, 2024

With just two weeks to go until Youngsters on the Air Month (YOTA), operating slots for GB24YOTA are fast filling up. The special call sign will be active throughout December and is a fantastic opportunity to get youngsters active on the amateur bands. Whether you are part of a school, university, youth group, a club […]

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GB2RS News Script for 17 November 2024

| November 15, 2024

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 17 November 2024 (MS Word document)

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| November 15, 2024

The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. There will also be reduced hours on New Year’s Eve when the centre will be closing at 2pm. Following the seasonal closures the NRC will also be closed for essential maintenance works on […]

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Rallies and Events News – 17 November 2024

| November 15, 2024

The Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Winter Rally is taking place on Saturday 23 November at St Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden in Rochdale. The usual traders and caterers will be attending. Doors open at 10am and entry is £3. Plenty of parking will be available. For more information contact the Treasurer and Rally Organiser, […]

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Special Events News – 17 November 2024

| November 15, 2024

Special event callsign 9Y20TATT is active from 22 November until 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 […]

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