News
Gordon B Phillips, 2E1FZR, 27 December 2014
It is with great sadness that I report the unexpected passing of Gordon B Phillips, 2E1FZR, born 1937, died 27 December 2014, age 78. Gordon was born in Port Talbot, South Wales, of a normal working class family. After leaving school, he worked as a cinema projectionist until he was called up for National Service. This […]
Work Navassa before it’s too late
Time is running out to try and work Navassa Island, K1N, a small, uninhabited and disputed island in the Caribbean Sea. If you miss it this time it is likely to be at least 10 years before a further DXpedition is allowed. Please see their website for all information and day to day updates.
New UK Six Metre Group
The UK Six Metre Group has a new Yahoo Group that it is encouraging six metre enthusiasts to join. It will keep participants up-to-date with the latest happenings on six metres. Further details are online.
Also in GB2RS this week
World Radio Day marks the anniversary of the first broadcast by UN Radio in 1946, when it first transmitted “This is the United Nations calling the peoples of the world.” World Radio Day seeks to raise awareness about the importance of broadcast radio. It will be marked at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) in Geneva […]
Rallies and Events News – 8 February 2015
Today, the 8th, the British Vintage Wireless Society Audio Jumble will take place in the Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF. Doors open from 10.30am to 4.30pm and admission is £5, with early admission available from 9.30am for £10. Enquiries to 01892 540 022 between 8pm and 9pm only please. Also today, the Harwell […]
Special Events News – 8 February 2015
An unusual callsign on the air for the past number of months is 4U20B. This station is located in Brindisi, Italy and commemorates the 20th anniversary of the UN Logistics Base there. The call will be used until July and the QSL manager is 9A2AA.
