Also in this weeks GB2RS…

| February 24, 2023

The next RSGB Tonight @ 8 live webinar takes place on Monday, 6 March when RSGB Microwave Manager Barry Lewis, G4SJH will talk about contesting in the microwave and millimetre wave bands at 23cm and above. He’ll cover the frequency bands, contest activity sessions, special rules and equipment needed. Although similar to VHF and UHF contesting, the microwave and millimetre wave bands bring additional challenges which will be discussed, along with the awards and trophies that can be won. You can watch and ask questions live on the RSGB YouTube channel. You can also watch live, and find out more about this and other webinars, on our website at rsgb.org/webinars.

This is a final call for entries in the RSGB Construction Competition as the deadline is this Wednesday, 1 March 2023. The four categories are: Beginners; Construction excellence; Innovation; and Software. The judges will give special recognition to entries submitted by radio amateurs under the age of 24, and also to those who have just gained their Foundation licence. There are cash prizes in every category. If you’re a new licensee or new to construction, don’t be worried about submitting your entry—read the stories of last year’s winners and runners-up and be inspired to enter your project! You can read their stories and find out how to enter on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/construction-competition.

SOS Radio Week 2023 starts at 0000UTC on 1 May 2023 and concludes at 2359 on the 31 May 2023. It is an opportunity to support the many voluntary organisations in the British Isles whose members volunteer to save the lives of others at risk around the many miles of its coastline, and out at sea. These organisations include the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, the National Coastwatch Association and the numerous independent lifeboat and coastal rescue groups. Individual amateur radio operators and clubs are invited to register to become an official SOS Radio Week station and operate under their own callsign, their club’s, or a special event callsign to raise awareness of the great work these volunteers perform. Awards are available for registered stations that make the most contacts on each of the 160m to 70cm bands and using various modes. Registration is now open and further details can be found at sosradioweek.org.uk.

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