ICQ Podcast Episode 330 – Organising a SOTA Weekend
Snips – News For Scotland – 2nd August
The news headlines:
Intermediate Exam practical assessment abolished
RSGB creates Facebook group for new licensees
Australia increases amateur licence flexibility
GB2RS Script – HERE .
CLUB NEWS
During the COVID crisis a list of known club nets, and activities, is now being published on the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society (WoSARS) web site. They have a table listing times and frequencies and this can be found at
https://wosars.club/radio-nets/
With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now including meeting details where advised. However, this information should be regarded as optimistic, it is strongly advised that you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing.
Stirling Club has resumed normal Club meetings on Thursdays and Sundays, and is running an ARDF day on 16th August. (On WoSARS Calendar)
Also a new AR Net from Shetland & South Uist
“We are delighted to announce the Viking Amateur Radio Net started last Saturday, 25th July. The Net is based in Scotland and is dedicated to promoting friendly Amateur Radio chat on the Amateur Radio Bands of 80m & 40m. Our Facebook & Net is open to all licenced amateur operators & SWL’s from any country. The current MORNING band is on 80-metre from 05:00 to 06:00 UTC (06:00 to 07:00 local UK time) seven days a week. The base frequency is 3.770MHz. The 40-metre band Net time/frequency is yet to be announced. https://www.
And, as noted in last Sunday’s GB2RS the following:
CANCELLATION – Lomond Radio Club – Crianlarich Rally Sunday 2nd August cancelled.
CANCELLATION – the Cockenzie and Port Seaton Mini Rally/Junk Night on Friday 14th August has been cancelled.
CANCELLATION – GMDX Conventition – Bannockburn – 17th October.
CANCELLATION – Galashiels Rally – 25th October.
GB2RS News Script for 2 August 2020
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Australia increases amateur licence flexibility
The Australian comms regulator ACMA has announced a series of changes to give Australian amateurs more options and flexibility. Digital modes and shorter three letter call signs will now be available to Australian foundation licensees. In addition, regional identifiers that indicate which state any amateur is located in no longer need be changed when travelling […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, the RSGB has organised a VJ Day amateur radio marathon on the HF bands and 6m using SSB, CW and digital modes. Three special UK call signs GB75PEACE, GB1945PE, GB1945PJ will be on the air from 1 to 31 August 2020. The special stations have their own […]
Special Events News – 2 August 2020
Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. August sees two GB80 special event stations on the air to mark the critical role that radar played in the […]
DX News – 2 August 2020
Tony, OH1TD is active again from his summer QTH on Korpo Island, IOTA reference EU-096, until September. QSL via his home call sign, either direct or via the bureau. Mike, XW2DX is currently active as XW2DX from Vientiane and will be staying in Laos for the next few years. He is allowed to operate on […]
Contest News – 2 August 2020
Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. This Sunday, the 2nd, the 432MHz Low Power Contest is single operator only from 0800 to 1200UTC. Using all modes, the […]
Propagation News – 2 August 2020
The Sun showed signs of coming back to life this week with not one, but two, sunspot groups. The sunspot number climbed to 22, representing two spots in two separate groups, and the solar flux index rose to 73. This wasn’t really enough to make much of a difference to HF propagation though, but it […]
News for England Midlands – 2 August 2020
With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now including meeting details where we have been given them. However, this information should be regarded as optimistic, and we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing. The Leicester area is […]