GB2RS
Speak now on RSGB future
The consultation on the RSGB’s future direction ends on Sunday, 5 March, so don’t miss out on your chance to give feedback. Go to the consultation’s page on the RSGB’s website and let your voice be heard.
Repeater NoVs now due
The RSGB’s ETCC reminds repeater keepers that if they are not in possession of a valid Notice of Variation to their amateur licence on 1 April 2017, they must close their repeater or gateway down, as they will be operating outside the terms of their licence. If you do allow your NoV to expire, Ofcom […]
80th Commonwealth Contest
The 80th Commonwealth Contest will take place over next weekend, 11 and 12 March 2017. A number of special prizes and awards have been organised to celebrate what is now the longest running CW DX contest in amateur radio. See the March RadCom for details. It is expected that there will be a number of […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The North American 4m transatlantic licence for WG2XPN has been renewed for another two years. The trustee of WG2XPN advises that the beacon is still operating 24/7 using its usual operating parameters; 70.005MHz CW, GPS locked, ERP 3kW from a Yagi aimed at 60 degrees true North from grid square FM07fm. The QTH is 1280m […]
Rallies and Events News – 5 March 2017
On Sunday, 5 March, the Exeter Radio and Electronics Rally will take place in America Hall, De La Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PW. Doors open at 10.30am with disabled visitors gaining access 15 minutes earlier. Bring-and-buy book-in starts at 10.15am. Admission is £2 and there will be trade stands. Catering is available on-site. Details […]
DX News – 5 March 2017
Members of the Tifariti Gang and DX Friends will be active in the Republic of Niger as 5U5R in a multi-national DXpedition between 9 and 21 March. Activity will be on the 160 to 10m bands including 30, 17 and 12m using CW, SSB and RTTY, with at least four stations on the air at […]
