Ian Douglas, G7MFN – SK

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Ian Douglas, G7MFN became a Silent Key on Saturday 6 May. Ian had held both RSGB Regional and District Representative roles for many years, as well as being a GB2RS newsreader for the Northeast of England until recently when ill health forced him to […]

RSGB Trophy Manager vacancy

After serving for nine years, the RSGB Trophy Manager is retiring and so we are looking for a new volunteer for this role. The position is part of the RSGB Volunteer Leadership Team, reporting to the Board. Working in close relationship with the three Contest Committees and the RSGB General Manager, the Trophy Manager looks […]

Ian Douglas, G7MFN – 6 May 2023

Ian had held both RSGB Regional and District Representative positions for many years as well as being a GB2RS News Reader for the Northeast of England until recently when ill health forced him to stand down. Ian was our local Aerial Planning resource and had great success in persuading local planning departments to allow many […]

Wheatstone features in Bletchley Park video for VE Day

The RSGB National Radio Centre’s Wheatstone Morse transmission system was used to make a special message tape for Bletchley Park in celebration of the 78th anniversary of VE Day (8 May). Take a look at the video on Bletchley Park’s YouTube channel.

Emisoras Jesus Del Gran Poder : December 8, 1994

Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Gert Irmler, who shares the following recording and notes:

Broadcaster: Emisoras Jesús del Gran Poder Quito / EQA 5050 kHz

Date of recording: 12/8/1994

Starting time: 00:59

Frequency: 5.050

Reception location: Schwäbisch Gmünd, BW - Germany

Receiver and antenna: Grundig Satellit 2000, 30m longwire

Notes: HCFF1 Emisoras Jesús del Gran Poder Quito, Ecuador
QRG: 5050 kHz
QTH: Schwaebisch Gmuend / Germany
Rec: 8th Dec. 1994 - 00:59 UTC (GMT)
Rx, Ant: Grundig Satellit 2000, 30m longwire
Px: S, ID, El Condor Pasa, 2nd ID, And. mx
SINPO: 23332
Note: Transmitter power 5 kW, distance QTH/Quito 6.150 mi

SNIPS – News For Scotland – 7th May

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NEWS FOR SCOTLAND & CLUB NEWS (GB2RS) Extracts inc Additions

OPERATING /P ON MICROWAVES

Today, the 7th (Sunday), Edinburgh and District Amateur Radio Society will be enjoying UHF and microwave portable operating. On Monday, the club has a net on 433.525MHz from 8pm. Next Saturday there will be a social club meeting. Norman, GM1CNH, 0774 094 6192

POTA FROM ‘FLANDERS’

Stirling Amateur Radio Society is having its first Parks on the air activation today, Sunday 7th of May. Operators will be available on 20 and 40m using SSB, FT8 and CW. The activation is at Flanders Moss, POTA reference GM-0075, near the village of Thornhill. Any Radio Amateurs in the locality are welcome to drop by. Club members will be listening on 145.500MHz for local stations. secretary@gm6nx.com

RADIO QUESTION & ANSWER NIGHT ON ZOOM

On Sundays, Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has an SSB net on 3.720MHz from 2pm, followed by a quiz on 145.475MHz from 7.45pm. On Monday there will be a radio question and answer night on Zoom from 7.30pm. On Tuesday, the club will be having a natter night at its clubhouse from 7.30pm. klarcinfo@gmail.com

CW TRAINING

On Monday and Thursday evenings, Michael, GM5AUG provides GB2CW slow Morse for the Glasgow area on 144.600MHz FM from 8 to 9pm. All are welcome to join in. For more information email gm5aug@topple.scot

GB7SS NATTER

On Tuesday Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society will be on the air via GB7SS for the Moray Chat.  GM8HWZ/MM0TQH, www.mfars.club mfars.secretary@gmail.com

SOTA – OLD & NEW

On Wednesday, Lothians Radio Society will be enjoying a talk entitled ‘SOTA old and new’. Andy Sinclair, MM0FMF, secretary@lothiansradiosociety.com

DR16 SUPPORT NET

On Wednesday, from 8pm to 9pm, George, MM0JNL will be hosting his DR16 Support Net via the GB3BT repeater. The net is open to anyone, within range, who has any radio-related issues and needs assistance or guidance, and as an open session with the local RSGB representative for Members and non-Members alike. dr16@rsgb.org.uk

RUMMAGE SALE

On Wednesday, Inverness and District Amateur Radio Society will be meeting for coffee and chat. Next Saturday and Sunday there will be a Rummage Sale and Barbecue at Peter, GM7JYW’s QTH. Invernessradiosociety@gmail.com

PORTISHEAD RADIO

On Thursday, Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society will enjoying a talk on Portishead Radio by Jim Campbell, 2M0IAQ. Fred, GM3ALZ, 01975 651 365

FURTHER NEWS ITEMS

BRAEHEAD RALLY

The ASRA Braehead Rally is taking place on, Sunday the 14th of May. The venue is Braehead Arena Foyer, 150 Kings Inch Road, Renfrew G51 4BN. Free parking is available. The doors open for everyone at 10am and admission is £4. There will be trader stalls, bring and buy and an RSGB Book stall. Catering is available on site. The event will feature the Central Scotland Repeater Group AGM. For more information and contact details visit www.braeheadradiorally.com

AGM

West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society will have its usual Solder Group meeting from 6pm on Wednesday at the CCA.  Friday the 19th, will be West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society’s 52nd AGM. Commencing at 8pm sharp, the meeting will take place at their Rose Street Club Rooms. For further information checkout the Club’s website: wosars.club

OTHER CLUB NETS AND MEETINGS

Details of club activities can usually be found on the individual club’s website. A summary of activities, Nets, Contacts and Links in Scotland can also be found at wosars.club/radio-nets

To have your net listed on the WoSARS website or to report any changes, contact Tony, MM0TMZ by email to rr1@rsgb.org.uk. Please also keep GB2RS updated via email to radcom@rsgb.org.uk

Coronation Morse message from RSGB National Radio Centre

The Morse ‘Slip Tape’ perforator and Wheatstone Morse transmitter (as featured in the June issue of RadCom) were put into action at the RSGB’s National Radio Centre to prepare a special message to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Click on the image above to watch the video

DX4WIN.CTY #23.17 – 05 May 2023

Version entity is Kuwait, 9K Entities:      402 Prefixes:    4,669 Callsigns:  31,379 Managers:   97,964 Addresses:  13,525 [download] DX4WIN 8.05 and earlier [download] DX4WIN 9.01 and later [Entities] [Prefixes] [Callsigns] [Managers] [IOTA] Entities Prefixes Callsigns 2R0HQA, 2R0JYN, 2R0YLW, 2R1BRY, GR4BML, GR4NOO and MR7KJC from 01 May through … Continue reading

CTY-3317 – 05 May 2023

VER20230505, Version entity is Croatia, 9A Download: [ CTY-3317 | CT8 | Win-Test | WriteLog | XML ] Added/changed Entities/Prefixes/Callsigns: MM0PLX/P is Shetland Islands, *GM/s GR6ICR is Isle of Man, GD 2R0WMN, GR3SG and MR0NOR are all Northern Ireland, GI … Continue reading

N3FJP – 05 May 2023

Version entity is South Georgia I., VP8/G ADIFCnt.txt has 340 DXCC entities and 62 deleted DXCC entities. arrlpre3.txt has 24317 prefix+callsign mappings. cqwwpre3.txt has 24468 prefix+callsign mappings. [download] Added Prefixes/Callsigns: GR6ICR is Isle of Man, GD MR0NOR is Northern Ireland, … Continue reading

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