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Youngsters on the Air was great success
Youngsters on the Air 2014 was a huge success. Initial reports speak about how well run it was and how friendly the 60 young people were. But more importantly, the RSGB-sponsored UK delegation was continually praised for its punctuality, good manners, enthusiasm, competitiveness, good operating standards and technical expertise. In short they were everything expected […]
Commonwealth Games requires four channels on 2m
Following negotiations with the RSGB to minimise the impact on radio amateurs, Ofcom has announced that it will temporarily authorise up to four 25kHz channels, between 144.000MHz and 144.100MHz, for the period 22 July to 4 August 2014, to support the operation of the Commonwealth Games. The frequencies to be used specifically exclude the CW […]
First transatlantic Opera decode achieved on 6m
The first transatlantic decode of an Opera beacon on the 6m band occurred at 14.27 on 21 July. David Gaytko, WD4KPD, located in Washington, decoded transmission from Graham Brown, G0NBD, at a range of 3,664 miles. The signal to noise ratio was -18dB and the mode in use was Opera OP1, with a 60 second […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The UK 2m transatlantic beacon GB3WGI has recently been permitted a higher power by Ofcom. Located at Derrygonnelly, Northern Ireland, the beacon now has an ERP of 1000W, beaming on a heading of 280°. The Brendan Awards Committee has named Brian Justin, WA1ZMS, to receive the first Triennial Brendan Medal. This award is for his […]
First Triennial Brendan Medal
The Brendan Awards Committee has named Brian Justin, WA1ZMS, to receive the first Triennial Brendan Medal. This award is for his work on setting up and maintaining his 2 metre transatlantic beacon system. The medal was presented to Justin by Irish Radio Transmitting Society President Séamus McCague, EI8BP, during the recent ARRL Centennial Convention in […]
High power UK 2m transatlantic beacon
The UK 2m transatlantic beacon GB3WGI has recently been permitted a higher power by Ofcom. Located at Derrygonnelly, Northern Ireland, the beacon now has an ERP of 1000W, beaming on a heading of 280°.
