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News for Scotland –23 July 2023

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 their website for the meeting link. Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See the website for […]
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News for Wales – 23 July 2023

On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the Online Amateur Radio Community holds a virtual social night called ‘The Rubber Duck’ on Zoom. For more information, see oarc.uk 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 […]
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District Representatives for Region 3

The RSGB is looking for members in Region 3, the North-West of England, to step forward as volunteer District Representatives. If you’d like to make a difference to other radio amateurs in this area, provide advice and support, represent the RSGB and its Members, and also attend local rallies, please email Region 3 Regional Representative, […]
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WWV: Circa early 1971

Photo by Agê Barros

Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:

Prior to July 1, 1971, time and standard frequency station WWV in Fort Collins, Colorado was giving ID's in Morse code as well as voice every five minutes. They were best heard here in southern Ontario, Canada on 10 and 15 MHz.

Reception location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

Receiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antenna

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Additional mock exam papers released

The RSGB Examinations and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) has provided an additional set of four mock exam papers. These cover Foundation, Intermediate, Full and Direct to Full exams. You can find the papers on the RSGB website
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SNIPS – News For Scotland – 16th July

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

DIGITAL REFLECTIONS

The DV Scotland Phoenix Monday Night Net operates every Monday from 8pm to 9.30pm with MM3XGP. This is via all DV Scotland Phoenix repeaters on Talk Group 23556, time Slot 2. In addition, via Allstar HUB 53937, D-Star reflector XLX600D and System Fusion Reflector 0-DVSPh. The Coast-to-Coast Net takes place on Saturdays, from 9 to 10pm, with GM5DVS. Details of how to connect are at dvsph.net

RADIO ASSISTANCE

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

SOLDER SMOKE

West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society will have its usual Solder Group meeting from 6pm on Wednesday. The club will be meeting at 8pm on Friday at its Rose Street club rooms. For more information check out the club’s website via wosars.club. Pat, 2M1CKE

THE RUBBER DUCK CLUB

On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the Online Amateur Radio Community holds a virtual social night called ‘The Rubber Duck’ on Zoom. For more information, see oarc.uk

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

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GB2RS News Script for 16 July 2023

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 16 July 2023 (24-page/511KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link
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World Radio Team Championships

The UK has been awarded the hosting rights for the 10th World Radiosport Team Championships (WRTC), which will take place in July 2026. Sometimes referred to as the ‘Olympic Games of amateur radio’, the WRTC is hosted by a different nation every four years. To find out more about this radio contest event, which will […]
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Also in this weeks GB2RS…

Each RSGB Board Director has a liaison role between the Board and specific aspects of the Society’s work. The General Manager also has operational responsibilities. The RSGB Board’s web page now has a list of the different responsibilities for the current Board. The Society hopes that RSGB Members will be able to use this as […]

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