News
ARISS APRS packet not working
An unidentified anomaly involving the radio serving the ARISS APRS packet system on board the International Space Station has led to the system not functioning. A similar problem has occurred on other occasions and solutions that resolved the problem proved to be only temporary fixes. The system may return to service as it has in […]
Nominate for the Golden Antenna Award
For almost 50 years, the German town of Bad Bentheim has organised the Dutch-German Ham Convention. During this event the Golden Antenna is awarded for outstanding humanitarian performance, recognising the importance of the hobby during or after disasters. Nominations for this year’s Golden Antenna award should be submitted by 1 June 2018, by email to […]
RSGBCC log upload practice site opened
The RSGB Contest Support Committee has produced a facility to enable entrants to practice uploading logs for HF and VHF contests to the RSGB Contesting Committees website. This facility accepts logs formatted for the 80m Club Championship Contest and UK Activity Contest. The practice facility uses the same robot that is used for all RSGB […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Have you seen the RSGB’s new page about the National Radio Centre at rsgb.org/nrc? It gives a brief overview of the NRC, introduces some of the great volunteers who help to explain amateur radio to visitors at the Bletchley Park site, and also links through to the NRC website. The centre needs more volunteers so take […]
GB2RS News Script for 4 February 2018
Please click the link below to download this week’s news script GB2RS News Script for 4 February 2018
Rallies and Events News – 4 February 2018
The Canvey Radio Rally takes place this Sunday, 4 February, at Paddocks Community Centre, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0JA. Doors open at 10.30am and admittance is £3. There will be trade stands, RSGB book stall and special interest groups. Catering is available on-site. For more details contact Vic Rogers, G6BHE, on 0795 746 […]
