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High-altitude balloon launch
hi-impact, based on the Wirral, is planning another high-altitude balloon launch. This one will feature on the team’s live-stream platform and be viewed by a number of schools across the UK and beyond. The team is planning to launch two high-altitude balloons. One will be running with a HABDuino and the other with some help […]
Also in this week’s GB2RS…
The RSGB is seeking to recruit a new Technical Editor for RadCom. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the successful candidate will need a wide range of radio and electronic knowledge, including amateur radio. The RSGB is looking for someone who is positive, enthusiastic about technology, has an excellent command of English and a good eye […]
Rallies and Events News – 30 April 2023
Ripon Radio Rally is taking place today, Sunday 30 April, at Hugh Ripley Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2PT. Traders can gain access from 7am and tables are £12 each. Doors open to the public from 10am and entrance is £3 per person. For more information and directions visit the club website Thorpe Camp Hamfest […]
Special Events News – 30 April 2023
Special callsigns PA100PCG, PA100M and PA100K will be active on the 5, 6 and 7 of May to celebrate 100 years of communication history between Indonesia and The Netherlands. For more information visit QRZ.com QSL via the bureau. Look out for special event station AU40NRO which is active until the 30 June. The station is […]
DX News – 30 April 2023
Sands, VK4WXW has been on Willis Island, OC-007, since October and today is the last chance to work him. He works at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s weather monitoring station on the island. In his spare time, he is QRV as VK9WX. The T30UN operation from West Kiribati, OC-017, is expected to be active until […]
Contest News – 30 April 2023
Today, the 30 April, the UK and Ireland Contest Club DX CW Contest ends its 24-hour run at 1200UTC. Using CW on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. UK and Ireland stations also send their district code. On Tuesday 2 May, the 144MHz FM […]
