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European Youth event on 20 and 21 September
The European Radio Amateurs’ Organisation is holding a youth event on 20 and 21 September and is encouraging other countries to join in. Called ‘Give Youth a Chance’, the aim is to promote amateur radio among young people, enabling them to have fun and meet other amateurs all over the world. Where regulations permit, licensed […]
Amateur balloon flies round the world
The 434MHz solar powered party balloon B-64, launched by Leo, M0XER, is passing the UK at the end of a record breaking journey around the world. Leo launched his balloon from Silverstone on 12 July. It traveled east across Asia, the Pacific and the Americas and completed the final transatlantic crossing arriving over Cornwall on […]
Also in GB2RS this week
As has become a tradition, both UK and USA exams will be available at the RSGB Convention in October. The UK exams will be hosted by the RSGB Training and Education Committee and Paul Steed, G0VEP, will be hosting the USA exams. UK Foundation and Intermediate will be held on Saturday 11 October and the […]
GB2RS News Script for 3 August 2014
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Rallies and Events News – 3 August 2014
Today, 3 August, the 25th King’s Lynn Arc Rally takes place at Gaywood Community Centre, PE30 4DZ, where there is talk-in on S22, and free car parking. Opening time is 10am and admission is £2. There are trade stands, a car boot sale and catering. Camping is available by prior arrangement. Details from Ted, G4OZG, […]
Special Events News – 3 August 2014
Today, 3 August, sees the start of a very unusual special event callsign, GB1418WAR, commemorating the 1914-1918 First World War. Activity will be from Top Band to 28MHz, mainly on SSB but with some CW. QSL via M0OXO. Next weekend, 8 and 9 August, a demonstration station will be at the Mull of Galloway Festival […]
