Also in GB2RS this week…

Chard Auctions got in touch regarding an auction taking place on the 16 July. Lots include a large collection of vintage radios and related equipment. The radio and test equipment items are on pages 7 to 12 of the catalogue. You can view the catalogue and other details on the website

The CQ WW VHF contest takes place between 1800UTC on Saturday the 16 July and 2100UTC on the 17 July. It uses the 50MHz and 144MHz bands as permitted by the regulator in the country of operation. The G1E team will be operating from IO90BT, using SSB, CW and FM on both bands. The exchange is callsign and your 4-character locator. There’s no need to exchange a signal report.

The Israel Amateur Radio Club is running two special event stations for the Maccabiah Games between the 12 and the 26 July. The two callsigns to look out for are 4X21MG and 4Z21MG. An award is available for amateurs contacting both special event stations on at least two bands and modes and on separate days. The stations will both use CW, SSB, FT8 and operate via satellite. Qrz.com has contact details for the two stations.

A date for your diary now. British Inland Waterways on the Air will take place between the 27 and the 29 August. It is open to all amateurs who are boaters, cyclists, walkers and other users of the canals, rivers, towpaths, riverbanks for work or recreation. Even lakes and reservoirs that are used for recreation uses classify as an inland waterway, so there are many places for activating. Many clubs and individual amateurs on or near the UK inland waterways obtain Special Event Station callsigns. The organisers have a Facebook page with more details.

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