During all the month of April (2021), the special callsign EE1MGY will be aired in commemoration of the inauguration and subsequent sinking of the legendary ship R.M.S. Titanic in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. More info – HERE .
Snips – News For Scotland – 4th April
The news headlines:
- Tonight@8 has moved its next broadcast to 12th April
- Vote in RSGB Elections
- Free Emergency Comms Training available 10/11 April
GB2RS Script – HERE .
CLUB NEWS & NETS
Thanks to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society re-opens for outdoor activities and socially distanced operating from 11am today, and will have a net from noon on GB3FE. Monday and Thursday also see nets on GB3FE and 145.550MHz from 7pm. secretary@gm6nx.com
Don’t forget the new net on 4m being operated by the Mid-Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society every Thursday from 8 to 9pm using 70.425MHz. Details from www.mlars.co.uk
A listing of all known nets in Scotland, collated by RSGB Regional Rep Tony, MM0TMZ in association with Jack, GM4COX and the West of Scotland ARS and published at www.wosars.club/radio-nets.
TAGS: (Within GB2RS Script)
Tonight @ 8, NanoVNA, M0MCX, Emergency Communications Training, EMF regulations, Chelmsford Civic Society, SOS Radio Week, EA5RM, VK0PD, Antarctica, Casey Station, World Amateur Radio Day, DA21WARD, GB1004FTS, Wireless Institute of Australia, VI100AF, VK100AF,
Snips – News For Scotland – 28th March
The news headlines:
- Ham Radio Friedrichshafen cancelled
- In-person exams to resume
- 18th April is World Amateur Radio Day
GB2RS Script – HERE .
CLUB NEWS & NETS
New this coming week:-
On Friday 2nd April Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a club night via Zoom. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
A reminder that The Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club’s Monday net on 29th March has returned to the normal frequency of 433.525MHz FM at 8:00pm. Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 07740 946 192 for further information
Don’t forget the new net on 4m being operated by the Mid-Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society every Thursday from 8 to 9pm using 70.425MHz. also that the 10 metre net on Sundays from 9pm on 28.475MHz. has now ceased to operate. Details from www.mlars.co.uk
A listing of all known nets in Scotland, collated by RSGB Regional Rep Tony, MM0TMZ in association with Jack, GM4COX and the West of Scotland ARS and published at www.wosars.club/radio-nets.
TAGS: (Within GB2RS Script)
8Q7MS, CLUBS, DX, EVENTS, EXAMS, EXPEDITION, FOUNDATION, FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, FULL, GB0WYT, GB1004FTS, HL1IWD/5, IARU, INTERMEDIATE, ISS_OVERS, KL2JE, LICENCING, RADCOM, RADCOM BASICS, RALLY
Snips – News For Scotland – 21st March
The news headlines:
- Get ready for Summer time
- RSGB Youth Award
- Blue Ham this weekend
GB2RS Script – HERE .
NEWS & NETS
Now the listing of all known nets in Scotland, collated by RSGB Regional Rep Tony, MM0TMZ in association with Jack, GM4COX and the West of Scotland ARS and published at www.wosars.club/radio-nets.
Sad news, long-time West of Scotland ARS Member, Glasgow-based Bill, GM4REF has become a Silent Key after a long illness. He worked for the GPO and then BT before his retirement. Our condolences to his family.
Mid Lanark ARS (MLARS) Net: Controller Kevin (2M0KVM) on 28.475MHz each Sunday @ 2100Hrs has Indicated this Net will end. with the his last session being on Sunday March 21st 202. Kevin thanks all who have called in over the past year.
To have your net listed on the WoSARS website or to report any changes to existing nets, please email rr1@rsgb.org.uk. Remember also to keep GB2RS updated via email to radcom@rsgb.org.uk. Please note that the deadline for submissions is 10am on Thursdays.
Snips – News For Scotland – 14th March
The news headlines:
- New Ofcom EMF guidance
- Direct to Full – respond NOW
- Blue Ham Event next weekend
GB2RS Script – HERE .
NEWS
“…………CQ magazine has introduced a contest category to enable a multi-operator team entry during the Covid-19 pandemic. This new category will be permanent, not just for the duration of the pandemic. Basically, the Multi-Distributed category allows up to six single operators, each in a different location within the same country, to form a team. Each station uses the same callsign but must operate on different bands. Scores are added together. Ofcom have confirmed that operating a club station in different locations using the same callsign simultaneously by club members is permissible. Only club members who hold a Full Licence in their own right may operate the club stations. Please read the rules at CQWPX.com. The next such contest is the CQ World Wide SSB contest on the 27th and 28th of March……………”
Good news for Clubs and Contest Groups.
CLUB NEWS & NETS
The listing of all known nets in Scotland is collated by RSGB Regional Rep Tony Miles, MM0TMZ in association with Jack Hood, GM4COX and the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society. These are then published at wosars.club/radio-nets.
New this week:-
We start with details of a new net on 4m being operated by the Mid-Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society every Thursday from 8 to 9pm using 70.425MHz.
For this week only Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club’s Monday net on 15 March will be on 144.350 MHz USB from 8 pm This is a change to the normal 433.525MHz. Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 07-740-946-192 for further information.
Snips – News For Scotland – 7th March
The news headlines:
- 350 days of Covid-19 net
- Ofcom EMF Notification news
- NHS lauds Get on the air to care
GB2RS Script – HERE .
NEWS
Sadly we have to report that Robert Fraser (Rab) MM0VUV from Denny has become a Silent. Key following contracting COVID-19. Rab received his full licence in 2011. After a break from the hobby for 7/8 years he re-joined his old Stirling Club GM6NX, where he won a Master of Communication Europe award. He was well known there and on the airwaves and we send condolences to his family.
CLUB NEWS & NETS
A listing of all known nets in Scotland is collated by RSGB Regional Rep Tony Miles, MM0TMZ in association with Jack Hood, GM4COX and the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society. These are then published www.wosars.club/radio-nets.
Snips – News For Scotland – 21st February
The news headlines:
- BBC reports Lincoln Short Wave Centenary
- Tonight @ 8 looks at propagation tools
- Film-maker seeks funding
GB2RS Script – HERE .
CLUB NEWS – None
Details of all known nets in Scotland are collated by RSGB Regional Rep Tony, MM0TMZ in association with Jack, GM4COX and the West of Scotland ARS’s Website – RADIO NETS .
Remember that you can now listen to the GB2RS Scottish news every Sunday nationwide on DMR Scotland Talk Group 23559 and in the Vale of Leven using the new MB6IDG simplex gateway on 431.0875MHz CC5, and is user activated for Fusion, D-Star and BM DMR. More info at http://xlx606.lomondradioclub.uk
Snips – News For Scotland – 14th February
The news headlines:
- Construction Competition winners
- Next YOTA talk details
- RSGB Election News
GB2RS Script – HERE .
NEWS
Scottish Region 2 RSGB Regional Rep Andy, MM0CXA is stepping down at the AGM in April. The Regional Team is looking for any interested volunteers who live in the Region to come forward. Full details can be obtained from Mark, 2E0SBM via email to rr13@rsgb.org.uk.
CLUB NEWS
Details of all known nets in Scotland are collated by RSGB Regional Rep Tony, MM0TMZ in association with Jack, GM4COX and the West of Scotland ARS’s Website – RADIO NETS .
Remember that you can now listen to the GB2RS Scottish news every Sunday nationwide on DMR Scotland Talk Group 23559 and in the Vale of Leven using the new MB6IDG simplex gateway on 431.0875MHz CC5, and is user activated for Fusion, D-Star and BM DMR. More info at http://xlx606.lomondradioclub.uk
Elecraft News – January
Radio Society of Christchurch (New Zealand) Centenary Award
The Christchurch ARC (NZART branch 05) is pleased to announce an informal award to celebrate the club’s centenary.
A special callsign of ZL100RSC will be active throughout February. You can use any band and any mode, including repeaters, digital voice reflectors, EME, Satellites, VHF, UHF, and HF. Endorsements will be available for working all contacts on a single band or mode.
The award is free! Send your logs to awards@nzart.org.nz or zl3dw@outlook.co.nz
A Certificate will be emailed out to any station achieving 100 points during February. ZL100RSC is a compulsory contact worth 25 points, the club station ZL3AC is worth 10 points and Christchurch ARC (branch 05) members are worth 5 points each. Double points will apply on 15th February (UTC for DX stations), the 100th anniversary of the first club meeting.