GB2RS
KickSat deployed – stand by for Sprites
The Kickstarter-funded KickSat satellite is safely in orbit after its deployment on 17 April. Operating at an altitude of around 335km, an internal timer is currently counting down to release the dozens of Sprite micro-satellites that form its payload. This is due to occur around 2000 GMT on Sunday 4 May. KickSat transmits 1W of […]
TX-Factor to podcast GB2RS
The popular new video streaming show TX-Factor is to begin podcasting GB2RS News on a weekly basis, starting with this edition. TX News is a new service that allows users to stream the news file or have it emailed automatically every week. Full information can be found at www.txfactor.co.uk.
3,100 miles on 472kHz for ZL1BPU
472kHz signals from Murray Greenman, ZL1BPU have been heard at a range of over 3,100 miles. Dereck Zeck, VK6DZ logged the transmissions in Elleker, western Australia. Activity on 630m is quite common between New Zealand and Australia, although generally over shorter paths.
Also in GB2RS this week…
A new nine-day International Air-ambulance Weekend event, IAW, has been announced by the new Amateur Radio Events Organisation. The inaugural event will commence on 27 September 2014 and is in support of the many air ambulance services around the world, particularly in the UK, that are funded by donations. More details on the event, it […]
Rallies and Events News – 27 April 2014
The Andover Radio Amateurs Club Spring Boot Sale is today, 27 April, in the Wildhern Village Hall, Andover. There will be trade stands as well as a car boot area. Doors open at 10am. Details, by e-mail, from Aracsec@hotmail.co.uk. The 30th Yeovil QRP Convention takes place today at Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 […]
Special Events News – 27 April 2014
GB2SOH will be on the air from the Isle of Scalpay, EU-010, in the Outer Hebrides, from today until 9 May. Operated by Elaine, 2E1BVS, Val, G6MML, John, G3WFK and Glenn, G6HFF, activity will be on various HF bands, using SSB and PSK31, subject to band conditions. Some own-callsign portable SOTA and WAB working will […]
