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IOTA Contest next weekend
The annual Islands on the Air contest takes place next weekend on 27 and 28 July. The most sought-after multipliers are those assigned to offshore islands and a list can be found at www.rsgbiota.org/info/directory/EU.pdf (9-page/387KB PDF). This year a special Centenary Commemorative Certificate is available. Everyone who enters and submits a log of contest QSOs […]
Sked group launched on Facebook
A new group has been formed on Facebook for amateurs wishing to schedule contacts with other amateurs. So if you need a particular contact for an award, or just a chat, then go to www.facebook.com/groups/hamsked (Facebook login required) and have a look.
RSGB Centenary Day film available
Paul Whatton, G4DCV has produced this short film of the RSGB’s historic Centenary Day event which was held at Bletchley Park on Friday, 5 July 2013. The film is permanently archived, along with other videos of Centenary events, on the RSGB’s Centenary Videos page.
Also in GB2RS, 21 July 2013…
The RSGB’s Centenary Convention, sponsored by Martin Lynch & Sons, takes place over the weekend 11-13 October at Horwood House, just a few miles outside Milton Keynes. One of the highlights of this year’s event is the lecture by Michael Wells, G7VJR. He will be giving a presentation on his venture to Easter Island where […]
Rallies and Events News – 21 July 2013
Amateur Radio In The Country takes place today, 21 July, at Upton Bridge Farm, Long Sutton TA10 9NJ. The event combines amateur radio, QRP and homebrew in a country setting. Details from Tim Walford, G3PCJ, walfor@globalnet.co.uk. The AMSAT-UK Space Colloquium takes place today and tomorrow at the Holiday Inn, Guildford GU2 7XZ. There will be […]
Special Events News – 21 July 2013
GB70FTC will be operated by Durham and District Amateur Radio Society until the end of July to commemorate 70 years of Fincale Training Collage in Durham, the home of the club. The club will be active on all HF bands, PSK 31, VHF/UHF and 6 metres. Grimsby ARS will be running GB4CFF for the Cleethorpes Air […]
