GB2RS Headlines
Also in GB2RS this week…
The 98-year-old 200kW Alexanderson alternator, call sign SAQ, will not be able to air on Alexanderson Day, Sunday, 3 July 2022. This is due to difficulties in obtaining components in the ongoing maintenance work. The Alexander Association welcomes visitors to the museum on the 3 July from 10am to 4pm. Together with the World Heritage […]
Region 1 Monitoring Service newsletter
The latest IARU Region 1 Monitoring Service newsletter detailing intruders in the amateur bands is available via the website Radars continue to be the most numerous and harmful intrusions in our bands. For the last couple of months monitoring have been receiving signals whose function they have not yet been able to identify. The most […]
IARU VHF and up matters
For those with a particular interest in VHF matters, the IARU Region 1 VHF+ Newsletter number 89 is available from this website It contains details of the interim hybrid meeting due to be held during the radio show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Subjects for discussion include preparation for the ITU World Radio Conference, WRC23, particularly regarding […]
GI-QRP Convention
The GI-QRP Convention will take place on Saturday the 25 June at the Tandragee Golf Club. This event is supported by the G-QRP Club. There will be trade stands, talks and presentations relating to QRP construction and operating. The talks will be streamed live online for those unable to attend. A Buildathon will also take […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Throughout June, many UK radio amateurs may use the letter Q in place of the Regional Secondary Locator. If you would like to join them, the free-of-charge Notice of Variation to your licence that is needed is available via the RSGB website If you would rather, you may use the suffix /70 to celebrate the […]
Feedback on HF band changes welcome
Amateurs are reminded that IARU Region 1 is holding its Interim Meeting on the 23 June 2022. As outlined in the recent June RadCom, feedback is welcomed on proposals for global HF band changes to accommodate growth in digital modes and related matters. The meeting will also consider a series of spectrum and EMC matters. […]
