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Contest News – 7 January 2018
The ARRL RTTY Roundup ends its 48 hour run at 2359UTC this Sunday, 7 January. Using the 2.5 to 28MHz bands the exchange is signal report and serial number. US stations send their state, Canadian stations send their province. The CW AFS contest takes place this Sunday, 7 January, from 1400 to 1800UTC. Using the […]
Propagation News – 7 January 2018
Last week the solar flux index (SFI) hovered around the 70 mark, reflecting the lack of sunspots. Given that the SFI doesn’t really fall below about 65-66 at sunspot minimum, this shows the distinct lack of solar activity at this time. This meant that the lower bands were the ones to see the most activity, […]
Last GB2RS of 2017
This is the final GB2RS news reading for 2017 and we start with seasonal greetings to all newsreaders and listeners, both over the air and via the internet recordings, and not forgetting viewers of the ATV broadcast, which is available via several repeaters and kindly streamed via the BATC.TV website, as well as those who […]
GB2RS Newsreader celebrates 25 years
On 1 January 2018, newsreader William Marshall, G4IOD will have completed 25 years of reading GB2RS for the north of England. Our thanks to him for his years of long service.
RSGB Christmas closing times
The RSGB’s offices will be closed from 12 noon on Friday, 22 December 2017 until 8.30am Tuesday, 2 January 2018. Please remember that the Exam Department will not be processing any exam results during the festive period. Ensure you allow the full 10 working days after the exam date before contacting the department if you […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
Newton-le-Willows ARC will be hosting a Train The Trainers event on Saturday, 3 March 2018 at Derbyshire Hill Family and Community Centre, Derbyshire Hill Rd, Parr, St Helens WA9 2LU. Places are strictly limited, so early booking is advised. Tea and coffee will be provided, though you will need to provide your own lunch. The […]
