News
WRC-15 News
This week, the World Radio Conference in Geneva finally approved a new amateur service allocation at 5MHz. Although only a small allocation of 15kHz between 5351.5 – 5366.5kHz was agreed, it is the first new allocation at HF since the WARC of 1979. After intense pressure from the fixed service primary user, power limits have […]
Youngsters on the Air
This December, 14 groups will activate G15YOTA and its regional variations taking part in Youngsters on the Air month. The mix of participants is diverse; from schools to universities and local clubs. Many of the operators will be experiencing amateur radio for the first time and it also presents a fantastic opportunity for youngsters already […]
Listen to Marconi’s voice
The Essex Record Office has released a sound recording that includes the second part of a speech by Marconi, delivered at the unveiling of the Fisk Memorial in Australia. In the speech, Marconi forecast the impact that wireless communication will have on ship navigation and on the world economy in general. The Fisk Memorial commemorated […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Do you think the VHF bands are quiet, well think again. Earlier this year Thurrock Acorns ARC arranged a 2m activity afternoon that proved successful. The next activity afternoon is planned for 28 November between 1pm and 5pm. The club’s own callsign GX4HKO will start calling at 1pm. Over in Northern Ireland, Bushvalley ARC chairman […]
Rallies and Events News – 22 January 2015
There are no rallies taking place on either this Sunday, the 22nd, or next weekend the 28th or 29th. The final rallies of the year are due to take place on 5 December. The South Lands Winter Rally will be held in Wigan at the Bickershaw Labour Club and the Bishop Auckland Rally will be […]
Special Event News – 22 November 2015
Sunday, the 22nd, could be when VI0ANZAC gets on the air from Casey Base in the Antarctic. The station’s plan to get on the air has been, like the weather itself in that part of the world, highly changeable. Starting at 0200UTC, the station will try again, beginning on 14.250MHz, and hopefully both the weather […]
