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Youngsters on the Air
This December, 14 groups will activate G15YOTA and its regional variations taking part in Youngsters on the Air month. The mix of participants is diverse; from schools to universities and local clubs. Many of the operators will be experiencing amateur radio for the first time and it also presents a fantastic opportunity for youngsters already […]
Listen to Marconi’s voice
The Essex Record Office has released a sound recording that includes the second part of a speech by Marconi, delivered at the unveiling of the Fisk Memorial in Australia. In the speech, Marconi forecast the impact that wireless communication will have on ship navigation and on the world economy in general. The Fisk Memorial commemorated […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Do you think the VHF bands are quiet, well think again. Earlier this year Thurrock Acorns ARC arranged a 2m activity afternoon that proved successful. The next activity afternoon is planned for 28 November between 1pm and 5pm. The club’s own callsign GX4HKO will start calling at 1pm. Over in Northern Ireland, Bushvalley ARC chairman […]
Peter Dodd, G3LDO, SK
Sadly, the RSGB has to announce that Peter Dodd, G3LDO became a Silent Key. For many years Peter shared his vast knowledge of antennas through the medium of RadCom and his many RSGB books. His writing will be sadly missed by the amateur community and our thoughts go to his family and friends at this […]
Amateur Radio Skills Nights
Following the work of Essex Ham and Chelmsford ARS, interest in the highly successful Amateur Radio Skills Nights is spreading. These events are themed evenings aimed at helping attendees to gain confidence, develop skills, and progress in the hobby. For more information to enable your club to stage a similar event, go to www.essexham.co.uk/skillsformula. A […]
Rallies and Events News – 22 January 2015
There are no rallies taking place on either this Sunday, the 22nd, or next weekend the 28th or 29th. The final rallies of the year are due to take place on 5 December. The South Lands Winter Rally will be held in Wigan at the Bickershaw Labour Club and the Bishop Auckland Rally will be […]
