News
Intruder watcher DK2OM retires
After many years’ involvement in monitoring intruders on the amateur bands, Wolf Hadel, DK2OM, decided to retire at the end of 2019. His work stretching back over 30 years—first with DARC and since 2005 for IARU Region 1—has been recognised with an IARU Diamond Award. Region 1 Vice-Coordinator Peter, HB9CET will take up the role […]
IET Wiring Regulations changes affect Syllabus
Changes to the IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671), which are now at the 18th edition, affect syllabus item 8A2 in the Safety section of the amateur radio examination syllabus. There is a notice at rsgb.org/electricalsafety (1-page/6.6KB PDF) that explains more—and it’s relevant to all three exam levels.
Also in GB2RS this week…
Last week we told you about Ian, GM3SEK setting a new 70cm world record distance of 4,565km on tropo on 28 December 2019. The record didn’t stand for long as Nick, G4KUX worked D21CV using FT8, establishing a new world record of 4644km. Congratulations to him. You will be able to read more about the […]
GB2RS News Script for 12 January 2020
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Rallies and Events News – 12 January 2020
We have no details of rallies in January. The first couple of the year will be the Barry ARS Table Top Sale on 1 February and the South Essex ARS Canvey Rally on 2 February.
DX News – 12 January 2020
Sergey, RX3AMY will be active as 8Q7MA from the Maldives until 23 January. This is a holiday-style operation and he will be mainly on 40 and 20m SSB. Jean, FG8NY, will be active with the special call sign TO10CWO from Saint Claude, Basse Terre Island in Guadeloupe, IOTA reference NA-102, between 17 and 31 January. […]
