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RSGB DXpedition Fund raffle winners

Congratulations to the lucky winners of the RSGB DXpedition Fund raffle which was held at the end of the RSGB 2022 Convention: Icom IC-705 (donated by Icom UK) – Dominic Smith, M0BLF Yaesu FT-891 (donated by Yaesu UK) – Terry Chipperfield, G3VFC AnyTone Dual Band Transceiver (donated by ML&S) – Martin Atherton, G3ZAY BHI Inline […]
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RSGB DX trophies presented at 2022 Convention

Today at the RSGB Convention we presented two prestigious trophies for achievement in the field of DX. Ian Justice, M0RNH was awarded the G5RP Shield, for the greatest progress in DX made by an RSGB member resident in the UK during the year. Keith Evans, G3VKW won the ROTAB Trophy for outstanding and consistent DX […]
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Convention livestream update

We’ve had to move Saturday’s Convention 2022 livestream to a new place – we’re sorry for any inconvenience. Head over to our new YouTube link to watch us live now!
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Snips – News For Scotland – 9th October

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

GB2CWR- CALEDONIAN RALLY

The Caledonian Rally is an annual event that brings together 13- to 17-year-old Scouts and Guides from all over Scotland. This year the event takes place between the 14th and 16th of October. Inverness Amateur Radio Society will be running GB2CWR for the event as part of Jamboree on the Air. Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society members are helping with the station, but more experienced operators are sought, especially for set up and break down. Email InvernessRadioSociety@gmail.com.

INVERNESS CLUB – CALEDONIAN RALLY

Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society meets on Wednesday to put the final touches in place for the Caledonian Rally involving up to 400 Scouts and Guides. Set up is from 10am on Friday with testing from 2pm. The station will be on the air from 9am on Saturday and Sunday. InvernessRadioSociety@gmail.com.

REMOTE RADIO & JUNK SALE

Lothians Radio Society has a talk on Remote Radio by Brian, GM8BJF at Braid Hills on Wednesday at 8pm sharp. Brian will be talking about his remote radio setup controlled over the internet. Advance notice is also given that a Junk Sale will take place on the 19th at St. Fillans Church, 8 Buckstone Drive. Andy, MM0FMF, secretary@lothiansradiosociety.com.

ABERDEEN JUNK SALE

Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society meets on Thursday for a junk sale. Visitors are welcome at the 25th Scout Group, Oakhill Crescent, Aberdeen from 7.30pm. Fred, GM3ALZ, 01975 651 365.

JOTA

The Dundee Amateur Radio Club is running a JOTA station on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  The Club also holds open nets on Sundays and Wednesdays from 7.30pm on GB3AG. There is a club night on Tuesday. Martin, 2M0KAU, 0776 370 8933.

NATIONAL HAMFEST

Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club will be visiting the National Hamfest this coming Friday and Saturday. Norman, GM1CNH, 0774 094 6192.

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

SUNDAY

Kingdom Amateur Radio Society has nets on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 7pm on 144.750MHz. Steve, MM0SKX, 0771 105 9343.

Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club holds a net on Sundays from 2pm around 3.720MHz SSB, later moving to around 3.540MHz at 2.30pm for a CW net. There is a Q & A night via Zoom at 7.30pm on Monday. On Tuesday, there is a meeting at the club house and on Zoom at 7.30pm. klarcinfo@gmail.com

The Lomond Sunday Night net takes place today, the 9th. Early check-in is from 7.45pm. All the usual ways to join in are available, via Echolink MB7IBH-L and on 145.3375MHz locally across the Clyde Coast. Paul MM3DDQ mm3ddq@gmail.com

Stirling Amateur Radio Society meets at the Club House, Throsk, FK7 7XY, and  is open for projects and operating on Sundays. They also meet  at 7.30pm on Thursdays.  secretary@gm6nx.com

The Viking Amateur Radio Net runs on Sundays from 6pm on 3.660 or 3.639MHz. Details are on their Facebook page.

MONDAY

Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with ???? … on Monday. See hrn.world

DV Scotland has a multi-mode net on Monday from 8pm to 9.30pm using GM5DVS. This is via all DV Scotland Repeaters on Talk Group 23556. Time Slot 2. In addition, via Allstar HUB 53937 and Echolink MM1CXE. Details of how to connect are at dvscotland.net

Paisley Amateur Radio Club holds a net on Mondays from 8pm on 144.550MHz and on Zello. Tuesday sees a DMR net in room 4415 from 8pm. On Thursday, there is an FM net on 144.550MHz and on Zello from 7.30pm. Stuart, MM0PAZ, 0742 665 0757.

TUESDAY

Glenrothes & District Radio Club have Morse tuition on 145.425MHz from 7.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Check in from 7.15pm. Eric, GM4FQE, 01333 450 753.

Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society meets on Tuesday at the Armed Forces Reserve Centre in Elgin from 7.15pm for a demonstration of web-based Software-Defined Receivers. www.mfars.club

Largs & District Amateur Radio Club meets Once A Month on Tuesday nights in The Largs Museum, 2 Manse Court, Largs. All are welcome. Check for specific dates from James, GM0GMN james@bertram.scot

Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society has a club night at Crofthead on Tuesday from 7.30pm. On Thursday there is a net on 145.575MHz at 7.30pm. Cathie, 2M0DIB, 01506 433 846.

WEDNESDAY

Caithness Amateur Radio Society has club nets at 2pm on Wednesday and Saturday on 3.740MHz. Club meetings happen in Skirza, near John O’Groats. Nigel, MM7BWT, Mansfield.n27@gmail.com

Galashiels and District Amateur Radio Society meets in the Focus Centre, Livingstone Place, Galashiels at 8pm on Wednesday. Jim Keddie, mail@gm7lun.co.uk

Lomond Radio Club meets each Wednesday in the club rooms at the John Connolly Centre in Renton at 7.30pm. Simon, MM0XME, mm0xme@outlook.com.

Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society has a ragchew on talk group 23550 from 8pm to 10pm on Wednesday. On Thursday there is a net on 70.425MHz from 8pm. Friday sees the club meeting at Newarthill Community Education Centre, Newarthill, ML1 5JU from 7pm. Simon, 2M0LSG, Secretary@mlars.co.uk.

West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society will have its usual Solder Group meeting from 6pm on Wednesday at the Sauchiehall Street premises. The club will be meeting at 8pm on Friday at its Rose Street Club Rooms. Jack, GM4COX, wosars.club.

THURSDAY

The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website for the meeting link. onlineradioclub.org.

Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club and Dumfries & Galloway RAYNET run a Daily open net on GB3DG every day at noon. All are welcome. On Thursday, the net is on GB3DG from 7.30pm, then on Zoom from 8pm for a general evening. Oli, MM0YOS, info@gm4riv.org.

FRIDAY

Ayr Amateur Radio Group has a meeting at Prestwick Community Centre from 7.30pm. Derek, MM0OVD, 0742 899 4614.

Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has its club night in the lounge bar of the Thorntree Inn on Friday. Bob, GM4UYZ, 01875 811723 www.cpsarc.com ..

Strathclyde Park Amateur Radio Club has a net from 7.30pm on 145.400MHz, and in addition on the BATC channel from 8pm. Bill, MM0SFB, gm0syv@btinternet.com

FINAL ITEMS

GB3BT OFF-AIR

As mentioned in last Suday’s GB2RS, Due to ongoing technical issues, the Scottish Borders Repeater Group net on GB3BT has ceased for the time being. George, MM0JNL thanks everyone who joined the discussion net. Many technical issues were resolved thanks to the net members. sbrg.co.uk.

GALASHIELS RALLY

And just a reminder that the Galashiels Rally takes place on Sunday 30th October. Checkout more information – HERE.

 

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GB2RS News Script for 9 October 2022

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 9 October 2022 (20-page/467KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link
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Celebrating 100 Years of the BBC

On the 18 October 1922, the Marconi Company and other equipment manufacturers formed the British Broadcasting Company, which became the British Broadcasting Corporation six years later. To mark this momentous date exactly 100 years on, members of the BBC Amateur Radio Group have been invited by Arqiva to operate for the day at the Daventry […]
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Also in GB2RS this week…

The Caledonian Rally is an annual event that brings together 13- to 17-year-old Scouts and Guides from all over Scotland. This year the event takes place between the 14 and 16 October. Inverness Amateur Radio Society will be running GB2CWR for the event as part of Jamboree on the Air. Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society members […]
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Rallies and Events News – 9 October 2022

The National Hamfest will take place on Friday the 14 and Saturday the 15 October at Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire. Gates open at 9.30am and the main hall opens at 10am. For more information visit the website Next Sunday, the 16 October, the Hornsea Amateur Radio Club Rally will take place at the Driffield Show ground […]
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Special Events News – 9 October 2022

Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club will be running GB0TVS on behalf of Tees Valley North Scouts between the 14 and 16 October for Jamboree on the Air. They will be based at Hartlepool Scout Centre. The station will be active on HF, VHF and UHF and will welcome any contacts. Visitors are welcome on the Saturday […]
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DX News – 9 October 2022

A team will be active as TO2DL from Guadeloupe, NA-102, between the 10 and the 23 October. They will operate CW, SSB and digital modes on the 10 to 160m bands with three stations. QSL via DL7DF, either direct or via the bureau. Garry, ZC4GR/2M1DHG has been active as VP8DLB from Port Stanley in the […]

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