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Celebrate World Amateur Radio Day
On 18 April 2022, radio amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in celebration of World Amateur Radio Day. It was on this day in 1925, that the International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris. You can read more about the event, and download posters and other publicity material for any special event station you […]
Use your vote in the RSGB elections
Just a reminder that voting is still open in the RSGB AGM. There are three resolutions to vote for including the endorsement of two Nominated Board Directors. They have been put forward by the RSGB Nominations Committee but it is RSGB Members who choose whether or not to endorse them. The Society encourages all members […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
We have received news via Charles, M0OXO from Gennady, UX5UO, the Ukrainian QSL printer used by many. Gennady says that he is OK and still trading. You can see more on the website. The 2 April 2022 marked the 40th anniversary of the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands. On that day in 1982, Bob, […]
Rallies and Events News – 10 April 2022
Please send your rally and event news as soon as possible to radcom@rsgb.org.uk We’ll publicise your event in RadCom, on GB2RS, and online. Today, the 10th of April, the Lincoln Short Wave Club Spring Rally will be at Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen LN8 3HT. Entry is £2 per person. The doors open at […]
DX News – 10 April 2022
Max, ON5UR and Erik, ON4ANN are part of a 15-strong team operating from Svalbard, EU026, between the 19 and 26 April. There will be five stations on all HF bands in different modes, CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8-FT4. They hope to be the first to activate EU026 on QO-100. More at dx-adventure.com. Jean-Louis, F5NHJ will […]
Special Events News – 10 April 2022
Final preparations for GB1BB are now under way at the Isle of Wight Radio Society. A crew of three young operators will, weather permitting, operate on 70cm through GB3IW; on 2m FM simplex; and on the 80m or 40m band using SSB. This Special Event Station is highly unusual in that it will be established […]
