News
Get on the Air for Christmas continues
Get on the Air for Christmas continues until 9 January 2021 and there are still many activities you can take part in. The special construction competition encourages hardware, software or kit-based entries and in particular simple projects that other radio amateurs could try. The Christmas Hope QSO parties are also in full swing with different […]
Austrians get new bands
Claus, OE6CLD, the HF Manager of the Austrian National Amateur Radio Society, informs us that the Austrian regulator has granted access to the 60m and 630m bands for all CEPT Class 1 licensees. The 60m, or 5MHz changes are inline with the WRC-15 Amateur Secondary Allocation of 5351.5 to 5366.5kHz at 15W EIRP. For the […]
GB2RS News Script for 3 January 2021
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 3 January 2021* (11-page/208KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link. *This is an abbreviated script for 3 January 2021. As with last week’s reading, this script is optional. The full news […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
RSGB HQ reopens on Monday, 4 January 2021 at 08.30. Staff will continue working from home. As always, information about amateur radio, exams or RadCom can be found here on the RSGB website. The RSGB’s National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special Events News – 3 January 2021
From 1 to 28 January, GB4BLC will be operational from the QTH of G8GMU. Operation will take place on most bands and will include digital modes. This station is promoting the work of Lions Clubs International and amateur radio.
Contest News – 3 January 2021
Please remember to check before the contest for any new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your national and local government’s advice. Look out for the RSGB Hope QSO parties. There are two series, which run until 14 January—you can find details at […]
