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RSGB sponsors TX Factor episode 29

In the latest TX Factor episode they are beaming (almost) live across the airwaves with microwatts of broadband energy to bring the long-awaited show 29 of TX Factor. In this programme they increase the power to up to ten Watts when Bob, Dave and Noel head to the Wiltshire hills with a pair of Icom […]
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Student journalist makes video of GB23C SSES

Back in May, student journalist, Alina, visited the special special event station, GB23C, run by Cray Valley Radio Society as part of the RSGB’s celebrations for the Coronation of King Charles III. The video she has released includes interviews with members of CVRS talking about their equipment, making contacts across the world, and other historical […]
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Radio Delta: July 8, 2023

Radio Delta broadcasting in English and Dutch on the shortwave frequency of 6060 kHz. Recording made in Europe July 8, 2023 at 1836 UTC using portable SONY ICF SW07 receiver operating on bateries. Receiver has been utilised outdoors to evade noise from building interference. As antenna only 1 meter telescopic internal antenna was used. Please note that in the recordings two short parts have been removed because of strong noise which covered these parts of station's signal (the noise has been generated by a bulb from a street lamp).

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SNIPS – News For Scotland – 9th July

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

SUNDAY PROJECTS

Stirling Amateur Radio Society meets at the Club House, Throsk, FK7 7XY at 7pm on Thursday. The club is open for projects and operating on Sundays from 10am. secretary@gm6nx.com

MEET-UP

On Tuesday there will be a Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club special event in-person meeting at The Mull of Galloway Gallie Craig Café. This will be a lunchtime and afternoon meet-up. Oli, MM0YOS, info@gm4riv.org

REPEATER CHAT

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

COFFEE & CHAT

On Wednesday, Inverness and District Amateur Radio Society will be meeting for coffee and conversation from 7pm. Invernessradiosociety@gmail.com

BEER & CHAT

Also on Wednesday evening, Lothians Radio Society will be meeting at Wee Bennet’s Bar, Morningside in Edinburgh. Andy Sinclair, MM0FMF, secretary@lothiansradiosociety.com

FURTHER NEWS ITEMS

WELL DONE THE LOONS (AND QUINES)!

(Copied from the RSGB Website)

“…… A short film produced by members of Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has won a top award at the 2023 Doric Film Festival

The film was joint winner in the groups category of the prestigious festival that showcases the distinctive Doric language and culture, most closely associated with north-east Scotland.

The film includes a specially written fiddle music theme, based on Morse code.

You can watch the film on YouTube ………….”

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 9 July 2023

Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 9 July 2023 (24-page/500KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link
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Film award for members of Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society

A short film produced by members of Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has won a top award at the 2023 Doric Film Festival. The film was joint winner in the groups category of the prestigious festival that showcases the distinctive Doric language and culture, most closely associated with north-east Scotland. The film includes a specially written […]
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International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend

A reminder now that International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend is coming up soon. The event is usually held on the third weekend of August which in 2023 is 19 and 20 August. It is one of the most popular amateur radio events in the calendar, and in past years there have been more than 500 […]
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Also in this weeks GB2RS…

Please send details of all your news and events to radcom@rsgb.org.uk The deadline for submissions is 10am on Thursdays before the Sunday broadcast each week.
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Rallies and Events News – 9 July 2023

The Cornish Radio Amateur Club Rally is taking place today, Sunday 9 July, at Penair School, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN.  The doors open at 10.30am and admission is £3. There are traders, bring and buy and club stalls. Car parking and catering are available on site. Contact Ken, G0FIC on 01209 821073 for more information. […]

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