News
Latest ISS contact announced
The date of the next ISS school contact has been confirmed by NASA. On Saturday, 5 March, students from Powys Combined Schools will get their chance to speak to Tim Peake as he flies overhead. The pass is around 10.55 in the morning. Amateurs all over northern Europe will be able to listen to the […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Financial institutions are starting to see radio as a higher speed alternative to fibre optic networks. Making deals faster than others can bring huge benefits to traders, and every microsecond counts. A recent article in the Times reveals that a financial services consortium is seeking permission to build a 1,000 foot mast in Kent. The […]
Rallies and Events News – 28 February 2016
The Brats Rainham Radio Rally takes place Sunday, the 28th, at Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX. Doors open at 9.30/10am and there will be a talk-in station. There will be trade stands, special interest groups and catering on-site. More details from Trevor on 07717 678 795 or online. Also […]
DX News – 28 February 2016
VK5MAV and VK5CE will be activating Breaksea, IOTA reference OC-243, from 29 February to 4 March. QSL via Clublog OQRS, direct and bureau. DK2AMM, DL6JGN, GM4FDM and PA3EWP will be on the island of Nuku Hiva, OC-027 from 3 March to the 15th. Activity will be on 40-10m, CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via DK2AMM. […]
Special Event News – 28 February 2016
Llanelli ARS will be putting GB4SDD on the air on Tuesday from 10.30am to mark St David’s Day. R85PAR will be on the air from 1 to 21 March to celebrate 85 years of Russian polar aircraft. QSL via RZ5D, direct or via the bureau. Marking 70 years since Winston Churchill’s speech that coined the […]
Contest News – 28 February 2016
The French REF Contest concludes tonight at 1800UTC. Using SSB on the 3.5-28MHz contest bands, the exchange is RS and serial number. French stations also send their département number or overseas prefix. The CQ WW 160m DX contest concludes tonight at 2200UTC, having started on Friday. Using SSB on the 1.8MHz band, the exchange is […]
