News
Amateur innovation thrives
The August RadCom includes an editorial that shows how innovation is alive and well in the amateur radio community. There are now unprecedented opportunities for experimentation, with, for example software defined radio dongles available for under £10, dual band transceivers for £20, and much more. The options to dabble, hack and innovate have never been […]
New CubeSats reach ISS
Three new CubeSats have been taken to the International Space Station for deployment in August. The satellites, known as MAYA-1, BHUTAN-1 and UiTMSAT-1 were built in Japan by students from Malaysia, Bhutan, and the Philippines. Collectively known as the BIRDS-2 constellation, the CubeSats will transmit a CW beacon on 437.375MHz throughout their six month life. […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Nigel Barker, M0HZR was recently appointed the new RSGB Examination Standards Manager. His interest in radio was sparked when, early on in his career, he spent two years working in an electronics workshop. Over the years he has always held technical roles, and is currently responsible for the server infrastructure of a major UK qualifications […]
GB2RS News Script for 22 July 2018
Please click the link below to download this week’s news script GB2RS News Script for 22 July 2018
Rallies and Events News – 22 July 2018
The Finningley Amateur Radio Society Rally takes place today at The Hurst Communications Centre, Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX. There is free parking and the doors open at 10.30am. Admission is £3. There is a large traders’ area, inside and out, with everything from microwave components to QRP. Hot food and drinks are available […]
DX News – 22 July 2018
Many DXpeditions will be on the air leading up to and during next weekend’s RSGB IOTA Contest. One list of announced operations is at ng3k.com/Misc/iota2018.html. It contains details of some 80 DXpeditions around the world. A lot of infrequently activated locations will be on the air, so even if you’re not taking part in the […]
