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YOTA month continues
During December, groups from schools, universities and local clubs are activating the callsign G15YOTA and its regional variations. Many of the operators will be experiencing amateur radio for the first time, so if you hear the station, please give them a call. On the 27th the RSGB Youth Committee will be on the air and […]
Tim Peake school contacts
Tim Peake will speak to school pupils via amateur radio during the Principia mission ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) is working with the UK Space Agency to give a number of UK schools the opportunity to speak directly to Tim Peake, the first British ESA astronaut, during his mission on board the […]
Tim Peake now aboard ISS
On 15 December, British European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake arrived at the International Space Station. During his six month stay he will be using the amateur radio equipment on board the ISS to make contact with selected UK schools, using the call sign GB1SS. The first will be Sandringham School, St Albans between 4 […]
UK Spectrum Forum reports
The UK Spectrum Policy Forum has published its final report that provides a snapshot of current UK spectrum usage and expected long-term future needs. The launch event was a high profile one, with Minister Ed Vaizey giving the keynote speech. Based on a submission by the Society in June, amateur radio is featured as one […]
GB3HY back on the air
Mid-Sussex Repeater Group has announced that GB3HY is back on the air, after an absence of nearly three years. The repeater is now operating from the same location in Haywards Heath with an output power of 10W. The input frequency is 430.900MHz, output is on 438.500MHz and CTCSS is 88.5Hz. The repeater group will appreciate […]
YOTA month – latest
Groups from schools, universities and local clubs are activating G15YOTA and its regional variations in December. Many of the operators will be experiencing amateur radio for the first time, so if you hear the station, please give them a call. Sunday, the 20th, Worksop Amateur Radio Society will be on the air with local young […]
