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GB2RS News Script for 11 August 2013
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RSGB band plans updated
A mid-year update to the RSGB band plan is now available. At HF, the main change is to provide some guidance on typical UK usage within the 5MHz band. This will be kept under review. At VHF/UHF, a number of changes arising from recent IARU Region 1 meetings have been incorporated. These are mainly concerned […]
New 6m beacon for Gibraltar
A new 6m beacon has been set up on Gibraltar, operating on 50.0125MHz from the Gibraltar Amateur Radio Society’s club house. The beacon consists of a Yaesu FT-857 donated by club member, John, ZB2JK, with 5 watts output into a temporary inverted V dipole. The callsign is ZB2SIX/B, and it is located in IM76HD. Full […]
VHF and UHF Yahoo technical group launched
There is a new group on Yahoo for the discussion of technical and operating matters for the VHF and UHF bands. There are already members from six countries from Portugal up to Scotland and anyone active on those bands is welcome to join. See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VHFandUHF/ for details.
Also in GB2RS 11 August 2013…
A QSL sub-manager vacancy has arisen for the G7 series, so we are seeking a volunteer for this busy post. The ideal candidate is a proactive G7 callsign holder with some free time, space, enthusiasm and some basic spreadsheet knowledge. If you are interested, please e-mail the bureau via qsl@rsgb.org.uk. Next weekend, 17th and 18th […]
Rallies and Events News – 11 August 2013
The Flight Refuelling ARS Hamfest takes place today at Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, near Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3DA. Doors open at 10am and there will be trade stands, car boot sale and plenty of car parking. Next Sunday, the 18th, the Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society Annual Radio Rally will be held at […]
