GB2RS
New 2 x 1 call signs for Australia
The Australian Communications and Media Authority will commence the release of brand new 2 x 1 Australian contest call signs at 10.00 on 13 October 2021. The contest call sign template comprises the VK, VJ or VL prefix followed by one number then one letter. There are a number of rules governing the application for […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RAF Air Cadets are planning to run the next Blue Ham Radio Communications Exercise on the 16th and 17th of October. They hope that radio amateurs can put some time aside to join in with the cadets and staff on the shared section of the 5MHz bands. A Blue Ham participation certificate is available […]
Rallies and Events News – 10 October 2021
Before travelling to any rally or event, please check the event’s website as there may still be alterations or cancellations due to the pandemic. The second part of the BATC Convention for amateur TV will take place on the 16th of October. It will be a day of free online talks about amateur television. Just […]
DX News – 10 October 2021
Nobby, G0VJG has cancelled his operation from the Maldives and will be active as 3B8/G0VJG from Mauritius, AF-049, until the 16th of October. He will operate SSB and digital modes on the 80 to 10m bands. QSL via M0OXO’s OQRS. Robert, 3B9FR is a resident of Rodrigues Island, AF-017, and is now active again. He […]
Special Events News – 10 October 2021
From the 6th of October through to the 2nd of November, West of Scotland ARS will be running special event station GB4GDS, celebrating 90 years of the Guide Dog Association. More information about the station can be found here. Dundee ARC will be active over the weekend of the 16th and 17th of October as […]
Contest News – 10 October 2021
When operating in contests, please keep yourself and fellow amateurs safe by following relevant pandemic-related government recommendations. This weekend, the Oceania DX CW contest ends its 24-hour run at 0800UTC today, the 10th. Using the contest bands between 1.8 and 28MHz, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Today, the 10th, is the UK […]
