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Schedule announced for 2m transatlantic attempt
The Irish Radio Transmitters Society’s Brendan Trophy for the first two-way transatlantic amateur communication has gone unclaimed for years. A determined effort is being made this summer by the Brendan Quest team in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland. Using 750W to a 30 metre long 43-element Yagi at 6 to 8.5m above ground level, the VC1T team […]
Ofcom to legalise AM and SSB CB on Friday
Ofcom have announced amendments to Wireless Telegraphy regulations that will enable AM and SSB Citizens Band operation on 27MHz from Friday 27 June. The permitted frequencies are the 40 CEPT Harmonised channels, which are the same as the American 40 channels. The power limits are 4W ERP for AM and 12W ERP for SSB. The […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Thursday 19 June saw the successful launch of the FUNcube-3 satellite from Dombarovsky near Yasny in the Russian Federation. It was one of 12 satellites carrying amateur radio payloads and part of a constellation of 37 satellites on the aboard the Dnepr rocket. Described as a fast-track mission to provide a transponder-only payload on a […]
Rallies and Events News – 22 June 2014
Today, 22 June, the East Suffolk Wireless Revival, otherwise known as the Ipswich Radio Rally, is being held at the Orwell Crossing Lorry Park, A14 Eastbound, Nacton, Ipswich IP10 0DD. Entry is £2, from 9.30am. Visitors can expect trade stands, a Bring and Buy, special interest groups and a RSGB bookstall. Details from Kevin, G8MXV […]
Special Events News – 22 June 2014
Today, 22 June, Stockton and District ARG are putting GX4XXG/P on the air from Hartlepool Gun Battery from 10am till 4pm. They plan to work on the 40m, 20m, 17m, 15m and 2m bands. Also today, Bromsgrove and District ARC are operating GB1AMB from 9am to 5pm for International Museums Weekend. Operating from part of […]
DX News – 22 June 2014
W5JON will be operating as V47JA from his holiday home at Calypso Bay on St Kitts, IOTA reference NA-014, from 25 June to 6 August. He plans to be active on 160 through to 6m bands on SSB including operation on 60m. Paper QSLs go direct only to W5JON at his callbook address. Electronic QSLs […]
