The RSGB is delighted that its charity auction for Get on the air for Christmas had a fantastic winning bid of £1,025.99. Ellie Orton, Chief Executive of NHS Charities Together said, “Thank you so much Roy Bailey for choosing to raise funds for NHS Charities Together in such a unique way. In addition, I’d like to […]
The RSGB Board has appointed Steve Richards, G4HPE as the new GB2RS Manager. A long-time GB2RS newsreader himself, Steve has had a lifelong career in broadcasting. He will start his new role in the New Year and can be contacted via email at gb2rs.manager@rsgb.org.uk RAYNET groups in several coastal areas have been on active standby […]
From the 1st to the 28th of January, GB4BLC will be operational from the QTH of G8GMU. Operation will take place on most bands and will include digital modes. This station is promoting the work of Lions Clubs International and amateur radio. Members and supporters of Denby Dale ARS are running special event stations to […]
Next Sunday, the 27th, will see the final GB2RS script for 2020. The deadline for news is 10am on Tuesday the 22nd of December, instead of the usual Thursday. The news reading on the 27th is optional, as the RSGB appreciates that not all newsreaders will be available as normal, but the script will be […]
The newest edition of RadCom Plus is now available to RSGB Members for viewing or download. This edition contains over 40 pages of technical articles ranging from a Wide Dynamic Range Field Strength Meter to a Tracking Generator for the SA3000 homebrew spectrum analyser, which was itself described in an earlier issue. Go to www.rsgb.org/radcom-plus […]
The RSGB’s Emerging Technology Coordination Committee will be having a break from processing and renewing repeater, gateway and beacon Notices of Variation from the 22nd of December to the 4th of January. It has had its busiest year ever, with three times the number of usual applications. The Committee would like to remind all NoV […]
Throughout 2020 the IARU has been busily contributing to and participating in the work of CEPT Project Team SE40 concerning the 23cm band Galileo/GLONASS coexistence topic. The last SE40 meeting in 2020 was held from the 2nd to the 7th of December and the IARU Region 1 was represented by Barry Lewis, G4SJH who is […]
Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 10am on 145.575MHz FM. Monday sees a slow CW exercise from 11am on 14.055MHz. On Wednesday there’s an open net on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm. Thursday sees an open net from 8pm on 145.575MHz and on Friday – Christmas Day – there’s an open net […]
Denby Dale ARS has daily nets on 145.575MHz from 9.30am. Sundays see a net via GB3HD from 10.30am. Members and supporters are running special event stations to welcome the new year from the end of December. They will be using callsigns GBxHNY. Details from Gerald, G3SDY, on 01484 602 905. Otley Amateur Radio Society has […]
The Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club Tuesday Night Lectures take place on the second and fourth Tuesdays. All are welcome. For further information and the Zoom link, email Dave, 2I0SJV via dcparkinson@icloud.com
