GB2RS
New 23cm IARU Region 1 record claimed
Terry M0VRL reports that on 14 July 2017 he completed a QSO of 2,662km, from IO70PO to IL28FC, with Pedro EA8AVI in the Canary Islands that breaks the UK and Region 1 23cm tropo records. Terry runs an Icom IC-910X, a Gemini 23 power amp and a 67 element Wimo Yagi. Pedro runs an Icom […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Paul Whatton, G4DCV has been appointed as Chair of the RSGB’s Training and Education Committee. Paul previously held the post of Vice-Chair within TEC and is the project leader for the Train the Trainers scheme, which recently trained its 200th tutor. On the 28 July 2017, Ofcom will be opening the radio monitoring station at Baldock to […]
GB2RS News Script for 23 July 2017
Please click the link below to download this week’s news script* GB2RS News Script for 23 July 2017 *If you are used to the script downloading automatically, please click the link above instead as that feature has now been discontinued.
Rallies and Events News – 23 July 2017
On Sunday, 23 July the Finningley ARS Rally will take place at the Hurst Communications Centre, Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX. Doors open at 10.30am. There is free parking and a large indoor and outdoor traders’ area. Hot food and drinks are available all day. Admission is £3. Contact Kevin, G3AAF on 07831 614640. […]
DX News – 23 July 2017
A large team from Cockenzie and Port Seton ARC will be active from the Isle of Tiree, EU-008, from 28 to 30 July. They will participate in the IOTA Contest as GM2T, and might be on the air as MM0CPS before the contest. QSL via GM4UYZ either direct or via the bureau, Club Log, Logbook […]
Special Events News – 23 July 2017
Mid-Ulster ARC will operate a special event station at Coney Island until 30 July. Operation will be from 9am to 5pm and the address is Maghery Country Park, Co. Armagh BT71 6NS. Until 30 July, a big Scout jamboree will take place near the town of Sonderborg in Denmark. The Scout jamboree will be active […]
