News
Get set for the IOTA Contest
The RSGB IOTA Contest takes place next weekend, 26 and 27 July. It is based on the RSGB Islands on the Air award programme, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. It is one of the most popular events in the calendar, attracting thousands of participants from all over the world. Amateurs will be travelling to […]
AMSAT Colloquium next weekend
Next weekend sees the satellite convention of the year—the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium. Held at the Holiday Inn in Guildford, the event is suitable for anyone from interested beginner to expert. It is a great opportunity to hear about the latest developments and to chat with satellite designers and builders. There will be many prestige […]
Also in GB2RS this week
After the great success of the International Museums Weekends there is another event to put on your calendar and support: Air Ambulance Week, from 27th September to 5th October. It is in support of Air Ambulances around the world and the sterling work they do. For more information and to register your participation, visit The […]
Rallies and Events News – 20 July 2014
The Finningley ARS Summer Rally takes place today at the Hurst Radio Communications Centre, Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX. The site is easily accessible from M180 junction 1 and 2. Doors open at 10am and there will be trade stands, a Bring and Buy and an RSGB bookshop. Details from Kevin, G3AAF on 07831 […]
Special Events News – 20 July 2014
Members of the Worked All Britain Awards Group will be operating GB4CGS, for Commonwealth Games Scotland, from different locations between 23 July and 3 August to celebrate the Commonwealth Games. A certificate will be awarded for working the station on 3, 6 or 9 of the 12 days that it will be active, with the […]
DX News – 20 July 2014
Many stations are likely to be on the air from exotic locations next weekend for the RSGB Islands on the Air contest. Here is a sample of those who are likely to be active. Members of the Union de Radioaficionados de Tenerife will be active as EA8URT from the Canary Islands, AF-004, during the contest […]
