Also in GB2RS this week…
Whether you are just starting to learn Morse code or are already an experienced operator, the GB2RS Morse Practice web page is just what you need to brush up your skill! Created by GB2RS Newsreader Graham, G4JBD, you can select different sections of the latest RSGB news which are then played in Morse code at the pitch and speed of your choosing. What makes this resource unique is that you can also add in different degrees of man-made noise and natural band noise, which gives you a very realistic experience of copying Morse code under poor propagation or contest conditions. Graham has recently updated the page with more options. One of these is the Farnsworth timing which can play the individual characters at a selected speed while allowing separate adjustment of the gap between the characters. The new version works well on smartphones and displays the text with a real-time pointer as the Morse is sent. The GB2RS Morse Practice page can be found at tinyurl.com/gb2rsmorse.
Bath Based Distance Learning’s next Full licence course runs from August to December 2025, with exams in January 2026. There is no charge for the training, but applicants must work through some pre-course material and complete a quiz to be eligible for a place. To request full details, and an application form, email Bath Based Distance Learning’s Team Leader, Steve, G0FUW on g0fuw@bbdl.org.uk.
The next in the popular 145 Alive series will take place on Sunday, 20 July 2025. The event will run from 12pm to 3pm. There will be nets on the 2m band operating in most Maidenhead Squares across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. To take part on the day, all you need to do is call into a local net and make contact with others. The organisers are looking for more net controllers. If you are interested, email 145aliveuk@gmail.com. You can find more information, including details of the nets, the operators, their locations and operating frequencies on the 145 Alive Events Facebook page.
This Sunday, the 22nd, is the last chance to take part in Gateways on the Air 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned operator or just love the thrill of the chase, Gateways on the Air is your invitation to step outside, power up your gear, and connect via simplex gateways from a park bench, hillside, or anywhere that captures your sense of adventure. To find out more visit gota.org.uk.
Don’t forget to listen out for all the amateur stations that will be on the air during Museums on the Air on Sunday, the 22nd. Remember that the fun doesn’t stop then as the event continues on Saturday, 28 and Sunday, 29 June 2025. For more information visit tinyurl.com/IMOTA2025.
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