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News for Wales – 17 January 2016

| January 15, 2016

On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is holding a quiz. Details from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733. On Tuesday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a social evening. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773. On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on baluns by Dave Oakden, G3UFO. More information […]

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Students speak to Tim Peake in space

| January 8, 2016
Students speak to Tim Peake in space

History made as Sandringham School pupils make amateur radio call to British astronaut Tim Peake The contact took a short while to happen but then every one in the room could hear Tim Peake from the ISS replying to the call from Year 10 pupil Jessica Leigh, M6LPJ. Other pupils lined up to ask their […]

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RSGB General Manager to retire

| January 8, 2016

RSGB General Manager, Graham Coomber, G0NBI, has announced his retirement and the RSGB is seeking some one to take over the mantle of providing leadership for the HQ staff and support for the Board and the Membership. For further information about the role and how to apply, please email Graham Murchie, G4FSG, Chairman of the […]

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Beware third party traffic

| January 8, 2016

The Amateur Radio Observation Service, in conjunction with the Emerging Technology Coordination Committee, has noted a number of examples of UK amateurs operating internet linked nodes that are carrying third party traffic. They would like to draw attention to the requirement for an NoV to the amateur’s licence under these circumstances. Guidance for the use […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| January 8, 2016

The annual CWops Award is to recognise individuals, groups, or organisations that have made the greatest contribution toward advancing the art or practice of radio communications by Morse code. It is presented at the Dayton Hamvention. For full details on the criteria and nomination process, go to www.cwops.org/awards.html. Nominations should be emailed to awards@cwops.org with […]

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Rallies and Events News – 10 January 2016

| January 8, 2016

The first rally of the New Year will be the Red Rose Winter Rally on Sunday, 17 January. Organised by West Manchester Radio Club, it takes place at The George H. Carnall Leisure Centre, Kingsway Park, M41 7FJ. The venue is easily accessible from junction nine of the M60 and has disabled facilities with good […]

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