News
GB3PY turns 40
The UHF repeater GB3PY turns 40-years-old in March and to celebrate this anniversary of the first ever UHF voice repeater in the UK being licensed, GB3PY will be using the callsign GB40PY for the rest of the year, with immediate effect. Ofcom have issued an NoV and Cambridgeshire Repeater Group will be running a number […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Category 5 Cyclone Pam caused severe damage when it hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu last weekend. Recovery is expected to take a very long time. The idyllic location is a haven for tourists and DXpeditioners, with all those who have been there in the past struggling to recognise damaged landmarks now being shown on […]
Rallies and Events News – 22 March 2015
The Hack Green Bunker Rally takes place today, 22 March, from the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AL. It is a sale of electronic equipment, amateur gear, components, military radio sets and vehicle spares. Doors open at 10am. Details from Lucy on 01270 623 353. Reading and District Amateur Radio Club has […]
Special Events News – 22 March 2015
Mid-Ulster Amateur Radio Club will be activating Slieve Gallion in the Sperrin Mountains on Sunday 22 March. This field day type event, using the callsign MN0VFW, will allow members the opportunity to work stroke portable from the view point car park. Those more willing and able will make the short trek to the top at […]
DX News – 22 March 2015
Joe, LA5UF will operate from Easter Island, SA-001, as CE0Y/LA5UF until the 31 March. He hopes to be on the 10 to 40m bands using CW. QSLs should go directly to his home address. Guy, F5MNW, returns to Reunion Island, AF-016, as FR/F5MNW until 14 April. QSL via his home callsign either direct or via […]
Contest News – 22 March 2015
The BARTG HF RTTY Contest ends its 48 hour run at 0200UTC on Monday 23rd. It is on the 3.5 to 28MHz bands. Exchange a signal report, serial number and the time. The Russian DX Contest runs for 24 hours ending at 1200UTC on today, the 22nd. There are lots of entry categories, mostly for […]
