News
Emergency nets in volcano disaster relief
Southern Chile’s Calbuco volcano erupted this week for the first time in more than 40 years, forcing the evacuation of an area of some 12 miles around the volcano. Approximately 5,000 residents have been relocated and ash, which measures nearly seven miles, has been reported from as far away as Argentina. IARU Region 2 reports […]
Kenyan amateurs gain 6m band
Following representations by the Amateur Radio Society of Kenya, the Communications Authority of Kenya has allocated 50 to 52MHz to the amateur service. Authorisation is on a Secondary, non-interference, basis and has been made possible by the migration of television services from analogue to digital. Permitted power is 150 watts DC input or 400 watts […]
Can you identify Portishead equipment?
A film production company is looking for help from radio amateurs, particularly those who had a career in the maritime industry. A large portion of their film’s props are themed around radios, transmitters, receivers and all the other equipment that is related to maritime radio. Portishead Radio Station is one of the sets that is […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The RSGB’s Twitter name has been changed to @theRSGB. Follow us at that account for regular amateur radio news, images, events and Member offers. Take a look at the profile header picture and see the winning photo from our Twitter photo competition, submitted by Adam, MM0KFX. Congratulations to Adam and to the two runners-up, Vaughan, […]
Rallies and Events News – 26 April 2015
Today, the 26th, the Cambridge Repeater Group Rally will take place in Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, CB22 6RN. Doors open at 10am, with traders gaining access from 7am. Admission is £2 and there will be a bring-and-buy and RSGB bookstall. More information from Lawrence, M0LCM on 07941 972 724. Next weekend on the […]
Special Events News – 26 April 2015
The Mid-Ulster Amateur Radio Club will be airing the Club callsign MN0VFW/P Sunday, the 26th, from Navan Fort, Armagh, Northern Ireland. They will be active on HF SSB and 2m FM from the club’s exhibition trailer that will be parked up in the visitors’ centre car park. Visitors are welcome. Members of Barry Amateur Radio […]
