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Contest News – 3 November 2024
The RSGB 144MHz CW Marconi Contest started at 1400UTC on Saturday 2 November and ends at 1400UTC today, Sunday 3 November. The exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The International Police Association Radio Club invites all radio amateurs around the world to take part in its contest which takes place every year on […]
Propagation News – 3 November 2024
Last weekend’s CQWW SSB contest showed just how good autumnal HF conditions can be. Many contesters worked more than 100 countries or DX entities on each and every HF band. With a solar flux index of 238 on Saturday and 246 on Sunday, plus low Kp indices all weekend, it was about as good as […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
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 […]
Rallies and Events News – 27 October 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 […]
Special Events News – 27 October 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 […]
DX News – 27 October 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 […]
