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RSGB Legacy Fund trustee wanted
The RSGB Legacy Fund exists due to the generosity of donors and the Legacy Subcommittee works with the Board to consider and recommend proposals for its use. The Fund currently stands at about £170,000 and it provides an excellent opportunity to support innovation and development. Its scope for proposals is deliberately wide with the highest […]
Exercise Blue Ham
On 18 and 19 June the Air Cadet Organisation will be organising and running a military-style national radio exercise named Exercise Blue Ham. This will be one of the many events the organisation is holding during 2016 and 2717 to mark the 75th Anniversary of its formation. Amateur radio operators are invited to take part […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Additional GB2RS readers for the 50MHz service in Yorkshire are urgently needed. Any RSGB Member considering this role must be able to access GB3WY. If you think this is a voluntary role you would be interested in, please contact the GB2RS Manager, Ken, G3VBA, by email to gb2rs.manager@rsgb.org.uk Jim Bacon, G3YLA gave an interview to […]
Rallies and Events News – 12 June 2016
Sunday, 12 June, the 15th Junction 28 Rally will be held at Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BD. The venue has car parking available and disabled facilities. There will be trade stands, special interest groups and a raffle will take place, there is also a licensed bar. More information from Anya Lawrence on […]
DX News – 12 June 2016
John, W5JON/V47JA will be active from Calypso Bay, St Kitts, IOTA reference NA-104, as V47JA from 14 June to 15 July. He will work the 160 to 6m bands, including 60m, using SSB. Send QSL cards to W5JON direct or via Logbook of the World. He is not accepting bureau QSLs. Kurt, DL9FBF will be […]
Special Events News – 12 June 2016
Members of the Virtual Amateur Radio Club will operate GB90QB for the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations using SSB and data on the HF bands until the 13th of June. Details are on QRZ.com. Coulsden ATS will operate GB2ER on Sunday, 12 June. Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club will be running GB6CPR on Sunday, the […]
