News
New frequencies for Spanish amateurs
Amateurs in Spain have been granted an extension of the 160m band along with a new 472kHz allocation. They have been authorised to use a new segment from 1810 to 1830kHz on secondary basis in addition to their primary allocation of 1830 to 1850kHz. Spanish amateurs are also now allowed to use the band of […]
Expect digital TV soon from the ISS
The frequencies of 2422MHz and 2437MHz have been announced for a new amateur radio digital TV transmitter that will operate as an educational adjunct from the International Space Station. To accomplish this, the ISS will host a new S-band video transmitting station in addition to the existing VHF FM ham band transceiver. The new equipment […]
…also in GB2RS this week
GW100RSGB, the special event callsign celebrating the RSGB Centenary will be operated today by Aberystwyth DARS, with an HF station running SSB and CW. On Monday, St Tybie ARS will run an HF station from Carmarthen, then on Tuesday and Wednesday Highfields ARC take over in Cardiff. June 13 sees Cwmbran DARS running an HF […]
Rallies and Events News – 9 June 2013
The 12th Junction 28 QRP Rally takes place at the Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7BD. Doors open 10am and there will be trade stands and special interest groups. More details from Anya Lawrence, 2E0BQS on 0115 930 7322. On 16 June, the 26th Newbury Radio Rally will be held at the […]
Special Events News – 9 June 2013
On 14 and 15 June, South Tyneside Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2SJ from Souter Light in Whitburn, in memory of Mick, G1SUI. Visitors are welcome to the station. Between 14 and 17 June, GB2BCN will operate at the Pelsall Canal Festival on Pelsall Common where it flanks the Wyrley and Essington Canal section of […]
Special Events News – 2 June 2013
VK3DAC is currently operational as VK9DAC from Christmas Island, IOTA reference OC-002. He is active on the 10 to 80m bands as time permits. QSL as directed by the operator. The well-known DXer Steve, 9M6DXX will be active as PJ4V from Bonaire, IOTA reference SA-006, until 16 June. This will be a holiday style operation […]
