IARU Reg. 1 VHF & Up Trophy
In the coming weekend, the first edition of the IARU Reg. 1 VHF & Up Trophy is starting.
The main objective of the Trophy is to increase the contest activity during the entire year in all the IARU Region 1 …
Statement from the International Amateur Radio Union
In response to recent world events, the International Amateur Radio Union has issued the following statement:
“IARU is an apolitical organization focused on promoting and defending amateur radio and the amateur radio services. The amateur radio service is about self-instruction …
ITU WRC-23 booklet
The International Telecommunication Union, ITU, has just released their WRC-23 booklet. It can be free downloaded from this URL available in all 6 languages of the ITU: https://www.itu.int/wrc-23/booklet-wrc-23/ .
This booklet provides easy access to the WRC-23 agenda as well …
Amateurs Transmitting From Ukraine – Life Threatening
Any radio amateur currently transmitting from Ukraine is risking his or her life. If you hear a Ukrainian station, do not broadcast its callsign, location or frequency — whether on the band, in a cluster or on social media. You may be putting lives at …
RSGB Convention survey
The RSGB is planning a hybrid Convention this year that will combine the benefits of meeting in-person with access to high-quality content online for those who can’t attend. The Society would like to hear your views, to help shape this event. It is also looking for a Convention Chair to lead the team of people […]
QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
Callum McCormick, M0MCX and Joseph Kasser, G3ZCZ are among the 60-plus speakers at the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo. This virtual amateur radio gathering will be live on 12 and 13 March 2022. Other names you may recognise are Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR, the founder of FlexRadio; Carl, K9LA, an RSGB Convention regular; and Bob Heil, […]
Amateur radio in Ukraine
The RSGB has heard from Anatoly, UT3UY, the Vice-President of the Ukrainian national society, saying that there is a ban on the operation of amateur radio stations in the Ukraine for 30 days that started on the 24 February 2022. The IARU Region 1 Secretary said. “The IARU Region 1 continues to monitor the development […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
The latest edition of The 5MHz Newsletter celebrates its 10th birthday. It is now available for free PDF download from the RSGB 5MHz page thersgb.org/gb2rs/016. This edition includes 5MHz news from six countries, Exercise Blue Ham 22-1, and the Wiki 60 Metre Band page. The RSGB has launched a new set of web pages to […]
GB2RS News Script for 27 February 2022
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Rallies and Events News – 27 February 2022
The Lagen Valley ARS Rally will take place on 5 March at the Hillsborough Village Centre, 7 Ballynahinch Road, BT26 6AR. Doors open at 11am. For further details go to lvars.uk. On the 6 March, the Exeter Radio and Electronics Rally will be held in America Hall, De La Rue Way, Exeter EX4 8PW. Also […]