Also in this weeks GB2RS…

Did you know that the Radio Communications Foundation (RCF) offers funding to young people who need help with the Foundation licence exam fee? They need to be under the age of 21 and in full-time education. If you know someone who may be eligible, help spread the word and promote this programme. To find out more and to submit an application go to RCF Grants on the RCF website.

This year marked the centenary of the unique mechanical Alexanderson Alternator transmitter at Grimeton near Varberg in Sweden. GB2RS newsreader and NRC volunteer Brian Hardy, G4BIP travelled to Sweden for a special 70th birthday trip with his partner Hilary, G7SOI. On 2 July 2025 they were able to watch SAQ being operated on a frequency of 17.2kHz as part of the celebration. Brian was even allowed to key up the station in advance of the formal transmission and send some test messages. Despite SAQ having a power output of 80kW, nobody came back to his CQ call! However, it was a big tick on his bucket list! The station is usually fired up twice a year and is well worth a visit. You can discover much more, including a fascinating YouTube video of the centenary event, at alexander.n.se.

The UK Six Metre Group’s AGM will be held via Zoom on Sunday, 27 July 2025 at 1700UTC. The AGM will include receiving the group’s financial report, presentation of officers’ reports, and elections. For more information about the Group visit uksmg.org.

Don’t forget that 145 Alive is taking place this Sunday from 12 to 3pm. According to the organisers, there will be 47 individual nets on the air from diverse high points all over the UK and Ireland, with over 1,000 participants! To take part, all you need to do is call into a local net and make contact with others on the 2m band. You can find more information on the 145 Alive Facebook page. Alternatively, you can email 145aliveuk@gmail.com.

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