News
US government shutdown puts K9W DXpedition on hold
The long-anticipated K9W Wake Island DXpedition has been put on hold because of the US government shutdown. On their website, the organisers say that they will announce new dates for the DXpedition as soon as possible. The DXpedition was expected to be on air on October 7 and continue until October 18 and is dedicated […]
Pre-consultation on Ofcom licence review
Paul Jarvis of Ofcom addressed the National Hamfest on 27 September with their thinking for the forthcoming Licence Review. He covered the reasons why the review was being undertaken and emphasised that it was not intended to be a radical change, but that the Licence Review was geared to be more explicit with regard to […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
On 1 October Swedish radio amateurs gained access to the 472 to 479kHz band. Their maximum radiated power is 1W EIRP because Sweden is adjudged to be too close to Russia to permit the 5 watts EIRP enjoyed by many other countries. Ofcom has appointed Philip Marnick as its new Group Director in charge of […]
GB2RS News Script for 6 October 2013
Download the GB2RS script for Sunday, 6 October 2013. GB2RS News Script for Sunday, 6 October 2013 (9-page/69.5KB Word document) —————————————— Important information for all Newsreaders As you know, the RSGB receives special dispensation from Ofcom for you to broadcast the news, an activity otherwise prohibited within the amateur radio licence. Ofcom now wish to update this dispensation […]
Rallies and Events News 6 October 2013
Today, 6 October, is a busy day for rallies. The Autumn Militaria and Electronics and Radio Amateur Hangar Sale takes place at the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AL. Doors open 10am and there will be civil, military and vintage radio equipment plus vehicle spares and more. Contact Lucy Siebert, on 01270 […]
Special Events News 6 October 2013
Today, Sunday 6 October, Banbury Amateur Radio Society will operate with special event callsign GB0BRA on HF and VHF at the annual Banbury Canal Day. During October, GB1LCT will be on air from Leyland in Lancashire. The station is a tribute to the men and women of Leyland who built and operated the Centurion tanks. […]
