GB2RS
Propagation News – 27 December 2015
This week we have a slightly different approach to the HF propagation news. We want to help you and your family contact Santa’s elves in Lapland, Finland. The station Oscar Foxtrot Nine X-ray, OF9X, is once again on the air this Christmas from Santa Claus land in the Arctic Circle. The station, which is near […]
Tim Peake now aboard ISS
On 15 December, British European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake arrived at the International Space Station. During his six month stay he will be using the amateur radio equipment on board the ISS to make contact with selected UK schools, using the call sign GB1SS. The first will be Sandringham School, St Albans between 4 […]
UK Spectrum Forum reports
The UK Spectrum Policy Forum has published its final report that provides a snapshot of current UK spectrum usage and expected long-term future needs. The launch event was a high profile one, with Minister Ed Vaizey giving the keynote speech. Based on a submission by the Society in June, amateur radio is featured as one […]
GB3HY back on the air
Mid-Sussex Repeater Group has announced that GB3HY is back on the air, after an absence of nearly three years. The repeater is now operating from the same location in Haywards Heath with an output power of 10W. The input frequency is 430.900MHz, output is on 438.500MHz and CTCSS is 88.5Hz. The repeater group will appreciate […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Groups from schools, universities and local clubs are activating G15YOTA and its regional variations in December. Many of the operators will be experiencing amateur radio for the first time, so if you hear the station, please give them a call. Sunday, the 20th, Worksop Amateur Radio Society will be on the air with local young people and […]
Rallies and Events News – 20 December 2015
There are no more rallies in 2015 in the diary. If you have any rally or event information you’d like to appear in future editions of GB2RS, in RadCom and on the RSGB website, please email details to radcom@rsgb.org.uk.
