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RSGB free voucher for Bletchley Park reinstated

| August 20, 2021

We’re delighted that we can now resume our RSGB Members’ free entry voucher for Bletchley Park, which will also give you entry to the RSGB National Radio Centre. Visitor arrangements have changed and you will need to pre-book a date and time slot for your visit via the Bletchley Park website. You will need your […]

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Megacycle Ride reaches northern Scotland

| August 20, 2021

Kevin, G0PEK and Lauren, 2E0HLR commenced their Megacycle 2021 ride at the start of August 2021 and have now reached the north of Scotland. This weekend they are active using GB5CWL at Cape Wrath. They plan to finish their cycling challenge on Thursday, 26 August 2021. While radio activity has been limited during the ride, […]

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Also in GB2RS this week…

| August 20, 2021

Part two of the BATC Convention will take place on 16 October 2021. It will be a day of free online talks about amateur television. More information at batc.org.uk. The International Air Ambulance Week will take place between 4 and 12 September 2021. The event covers two weekends, giving amateurs a great chance to get […]

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Rallies and Events News – 22 August 2021

| August 20, 2021

Before travelling to any rally or event, please check the event’s website as there may be alterations or cancellations due to the current restrictions. Today, the 22nd, a Grand Field Day Out will be held at Willesborough Windmill, Ashford, just off M20 junction 10. As previously publicised the Milton Keynes ARS Rally, originally due to […]

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DX News – 22 August 2021

| August 20, 2021

Elvira, IV3FSG will be active as 5X3R from Uganda until the 2nd of September. QSL via IK2DUW direct; the log will be uploaded to Club Log. A team will be active as EJ7NET from Gola Island, IOTA reference EU-121, until the 25th of August. They will operate CW, SSB and FT8 on the 80 to […]

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Special Events News – 22 August 2021

| August 20, 2021

Today, the 22nd, is the final day of the International Lighthouse and Lightship weekend. Many lighthouses, lightships and associated places will be activated for this annual event. Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society will be operating as GB0CSL from the Covesea Skerries Lighthouse, Lossiemouth, with the kind permission of the lighthouse trustees. GB0ELH will be active […]

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