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GB2RS News Script – 23 February 2014
Download the GB2RS script for Sunday, 23 February 2014. GB2RS News Script for Sunday, 23 February 2014 (8-page/60.5KB Word document)
ISS CubeSat deployments to resume
The deployment of the second batch of CubeSats from the International Space Station will commence at 1700GMT on 25 February. CubeSats deployments are streamed live at http://m.ustream.tv/channel/live-iss-stream. The deployment will start with 12 commercial CubeSats from Planet Labs and it is expected that the four amateur radio CubeSats, along with the 915MHz SkyCube, will be […]
W1AW goes to Guantanamo Bay
As part of ARRL’s Centennial QSO Party, Ed Williams, KN4KL, and Bill Verebely, W4WV, will activate W1AW/KG4 from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba from 26 February to 4 March. This may be the first time the US Navy has authorised the use of a portable callsign from Guantanamo Bay. QSL via ARRL headquarters or Logbook of The […]
RSGB Convention news
The 2014 RSGB Convention will be held at a new venue, Kents Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. The event will run from 10 to 12 October. The new location has much more space for lectures, more bedrooms, a larger dining area and various other positive attributes. The RSGB is delighted to confirm that Brian […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The Italian National Society has a new Award to celebrate the sites declared World Heritage status by UNESCO, who are the main sponsors. World Heritage Sites are located in 160 countries all over the world. The information and rules of this Award are at www.whsa.info. Over the years, RSGB members have been prominent players in […]
Rallies and Events News – 23 February 2014
The BRATS Rainham Radio Rally will be held today, 23 February, at Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0BX. Doors open at 9.30am for disabled guests and 10am for other visitors. There will be trade stands and special interest groups. More information from C Darley on 07982 244 788. On Saturday […]
