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EMF assessments
From 18 November 2022, all UK amateurs are required to have conducted EMF assessments for all the bands they use. The RSGB provides an assessment app, which includes many current antennas. If, however, you have an antenna you feel should be added, please email details—with a web link if possible—to George, MM0JNL at dr16@rsgb.org.uk.
Also in GB2RS this week…
December is Youngsters On The Air month. This is an opportunity for individuals, clubs, groups and schools to run an amateur radio station with the aim of getting youngsters active on the air. The RSGB is inviting applications to host the special callsign GB22YOTA. To register your interest email Jamie, M0SDV at yota.month@rsgb.org.uk with details […]
Rallies and Events News – 23 October 2022
Scotland’s biggest Rally for this year is being held in Galashiels on Sunday 30 October. The Rally takes place at the Volunteer Hall, St John Street, Galashiels. Admission will be £2.50 per person, with free entry for under 16s. Doors open for general admission at 11am with disabled and accessible entry and early book-in of […]
Special Events News – 23 October 2022
The Norfolk Tank Museum Radio Group near Long Stratton has been granted the permanent special callsign of GB2NTM and will be on the air for the last day of the Museum’s 2022 season from 11am until 5pm on 30 October. Operation is planned on 80, 40 and 20m plus 70.450MHz FM using radios from the […]
DX News – 23 October 2022
Peter, PD1EDS will be active as PD146EU from Schouwen Duiveland EU-146, until 30 October. He will operate SSB and FT8 on 40, 20 and 10m. QSL via QRZ.com. Berkin, TA3J plans to be active as TA3J/0 from Yassica Island, AS-099, on Saturdays and Sundays until 31 October. He will operate SSB, CW, RTTY and FT8 on […]
Contest News – 23 October 2022
On Tuesday 25 October, the SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1830 to 2130UTC. Using the 2.3 to 10GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The UKEICC DX Contest ends its 24-hour run today at 1200UTC. It is an SSB-only contest on the 3.5 to 28MHz bands, where contests are permitted. […]