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SSTV from ISS this week
Slow-scan television transmissions will be made from the International Space Station on the 15th and 16th of August. The MAI-75 Experiment will transmit SSTV images on 145.8MHz over the course of a few orbits as the space station passes over Moscow. Operators in Europe and South America will have the best chances to receive images. […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Field strength calculation software ICNIRPcalc has been around for a while. You can use it to calculate the distance a person needs to stay clear from a given antenna to ensure that European exposure limits are not exceeded. A new version has been released with an enlarged antenna database plus German, English, French and Swedish […]
GB2RS News Script for 14 August 2016
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Rallies and Events News – 14 August 2016
Today, the 14th, the Flight Refuelling ARS Hamfest takes place at Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, near Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3DA. The venue has car parking on site. Camping is available in an adjacent field on Saturday night only. Talk-in will be provided on S22. Gates open at 10am and admission is £3.50. […]
DX News – 14 August 2016
Nicola, IU7GSN is on the air as ZA3/IU7GSN until the 23rd of August. Activity is holiday style on the 10 to 40m bands using SSB and various digital modes. QSL direct to his home callsign. A group of US and Canadian operators will use CY9C from St Paul Island, NA-094, from the 19th to 28th […]
Special Event News – 14 August 2016
International Lighthouses and Lightships weekend on the 20th and 21st of August will see many special event stations and activations. Dover Radio Club will operate GB2DCP from Dover Castle. Details from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267. Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is putting GB2LBN on the air at Barns Ness. More information […]
