News for England South-West – 2 February 2020

Torbay Amateur Radio Society has a net this Sunday and next Sunday on 14.270MHz at 9.30am and 145.575MHz at 12 noon. There is an 80m net from 10.30am on Monday, followed by Top Band at 8pm and one on 50.155MHz at 8.30pm. On Wednesday there’s a 20m net at 9.30am and on 80m from 10.30am. […]

News for Wales – 2 February 2020

We start with news about Laugharne Rally that has been traditionally been held in March. The organisers tell us that due to the parquet floor being damaged by flooding, the rally has been rescheduled. It will be July at the earliest. We’ll bring more details when they become available. Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has its […]

RSGB Board application deadline looms

The deadline for applications for the two elected RSGB Board Director positions is Friday, 31 January 2020. This is your opportunity to take an important and interesting role in leading the Society into the next decade. You’ll find guidance and candidate forms on the RSGB elections page, but if you’d like an informal chat to […]

British Science Week info now available

If you or your radio club want to get involved in British Science Week, which takes place between 6 and 15 March 2020, activity packs are now available to download. The pack contains tips on how to run British Science Week in school or at home, easy-to-run activities, and details of the annual poster competition. […]

Why GB3GV is QRP

Leicestershire digital ATV repeater GB3GV has been significantly down on power for the last couple of weeks. Due to failure of one of the transmitter stages it has only been running about 1W to the antenna. Repairs will hopefully be carried out soon, which will bring the signal back to full strength. Further info at […]

Also in GB2RS this week…

Regulators in Spain are allowing radio amateurs there to exchange their current longer-format call signs for permanent 2 x 1 call signs. To be eligible, applicants must have held a licence issued by Spanish authorities without any sanctions and have at least 15 years of experience in international amateur radio. Germany is again permitting amateurs […]

GB2RS News Script for 26 January 2020

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 26 January 2020 (11-page/161KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.

Rallies and Events News – 26 January 2020

On Saturday, 1 February, the Barry ARS Table Top Rally takes place at The Wilton Lounge, Sully Sports and Leisure Club, South Road, Sully CF64 5SP. Doors open from 10am and entry is £2, with under 18s free. There is ample parking. Items on offer will include new and second-hand radio, computer and electronics. Catering […]

DX News – 26 January 2020

Dirk, WA4DT will operate until 2 February as HR9/WA4DT from Roatan Island, off the coast of Honduras, IOTA reference NA-057. He will be on CW and FT8. Melvin, W8MV will be active from the Caribbean island of Montserrat, NA-103, from 26 January to 2 February. He will be using CW on the HF bands using […]

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