News
RSGB Patron to visit on Centenary Day
The RSGB is pleased to announce that its Patron, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT will be visiting the National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park on the 5th July as part of its Centenary Day celebrations. He will meet with Members and invited guests before unveiling a plaque to commemorate the Centenary. […]
G3UML inducted into CQ Hall of Fame
The CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame honours those individuals, whether licensed amateurs or not, who have made significant contributions to amateur radio; and those amateurs who have made significant contributions either to amateur radio, to their professional careers or to some other aspect of life on our planet. Included in the 2013 inductees is […]
Israeli amateurs on 5MHz
The Israeli radio regulator has decided to grant 5MHz temporary permissions on an individual application basis. Eight channels are available to General and Extra Class licence holders. See RSGB World News for details of the channels and permitted modes. The maximum power allowed is 100W PEP, measured at the Tx rather than EIRP. The Israel […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Russian radar still a problem on 3.5MHz The latest IARU Monitoring System Newsletter reports the Russian Over The Horizon Radar that has invaded the 3.5MHz band is still very active. The interfering radar system is believed to be located in the area of Makhachkala, on the Caspian Sea and transmits simultaneously between 3.515 to 3.545 […]
Rallies and Events – 19 May 2013
Today, 19 May, the 30th National Amateur Radio Car Boot Sale will be held at Stockwood Park, Luton. Full details can be found on the website www.ddrcbootsale.org. Also today, the Wolverhampton ARS Table Top Sale is being held at The Electric Club, St Marks Road, Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton WV3 0QH. Doors open at 10am and […]
Special Events – 19 May 2013
GB4PEN is a CW-only special event running until 24 May to remember the loss of the Penlee Lifeboat. Full details on QRZ.com. GB70BOA and GB70WA will be on the air between 20 and 27 May to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. Operations using all modes will take place on 10 […]
