Archive for 2024

Two RSGB Convention 2024 presentations released

| October 25, 2024

The RSGB 2024 Convention weekend brought together hundreds in person and thousands via the livestreams. As well as the Convention 2024 in a Nutshell video released last week, the Society has now published two of the main presentations. The first is the keynote speech about the future of amateur radio licensing and education by Rafal […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| October 25, 2024

If you are thinking of taking an amateur radio exam before Christmas, there are two important dates you need to be aware of. The last date you can take an exam at a club, whether online or on paper, is Friday, 13 December 2024. If you want to take an exam online at home, the […]

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GB2RS News Script for 27 October 2024

| October 25, 2024

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 27 October 2024 (MS Word document)

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Rallies and Events News – 27 October 2024

| October 25, 2024

The Galashiels Rally is taking place today, the 27 October at the Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JX. The doors will be open from 11am. The admission fee is £3 and there will be refreshments, traders and a bring-and-buy area to enjoy. For more information contact rallyqueries@galaradioclub.co.uk or visit the website The Holsworthy […]

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Special Events News – 27 October 2024

| October 25, 2024

George, MM0JNL is active as GB0GTS until the 18 November to raise awareness of homeless military veterans in association with The Great Tommy Sleepout organised by The Royal British Legion Industries. The station will be operating on the 80 to 10m bands using SSB. There may also be some activity on the 2m band. George […]

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DX News – 27 October 2024

| October 25, 2024

A team of operators is active as YJ0VV from Efate, OC-035, Vanuatu until the 29 October. The team is operating SSB, CW and digital modes on the 160 to 6m bands with two high-power stations and a selection of seven antennas. QSL via K4NHW directly or via the Bureau. QSOs will be uploaded to Club […]

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