News for Northern Ireland – 12 May 2024

Antrim and District Amateur Radio Society has 2m nets from 9pm on Tuesday and from 8pm on Saturday. adars.co.uk Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE from 7.30pm. On Tuesday 14 May, members are meeting for an antenna workshop […]

News for Scotland – 12 May 2024

The date has been confirmed for the Twelfth 2024 Scottish Microwave Round Table GMRT. It will go ahead on Saturday 9 November 2024 at the Museum of Communication, Burntisland, Fife. Lunch will be provided, and an optional dinner will be held in the evening at a local hotel. Online booking will open in July 2024. […]

News for England South-East – 12 May 2024

Banbury Amateur Radio Society is active today using the callsign GB4CM from Combe Mill as part of Mills on the Air Weekend. Visitors to the Mill will be able to see, firsthand, an operational amateur radio station. Anyone interested in what they see is welcome to visit the Club in Banbury on a Wednesday evening. […]

“AWR Historical” (Cassette Recordings, Parts 1 & 2): Circa 1980

Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Antonio Ribeiro da Motta, who shares the following recordings and notes:

In 1980 I participated in the AWR Asia DX Contest promoted by the Radio Monitors International program produced by Mr. Adrian Petersen. The program was produced at the AWR Asia studios in Poona (India) and broadcast through the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Company via transmitters in Ekala and Colombo. Despite the reception being very difficult in South America, I managed to participate in the contest and got eighth place. As a prize, I got a cassette called AWR Historical. And it is this material that I would like to share with my friends at Shortwave Archive.

New RSGB Trophy Manager

We are pleased to announce that Mike Franklin, G3VYI will be the new RSGB Trophy Manager. He will focus on the Contest Trophy collection and RSGB HQ will now manage the AGM Trophies. Jacqui Goodey, G6XSY, the retiring RSGB Trophy Manager, will support Mike’s transition into this role. She will also take responsibility for the […]

Commonwealth Contest questionnaire

Since the RSGB Commonwealth Contest in March 2024, a small group—including representatives from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK—has been discussing possible changes that might be made to encourage more participation in the contest in future years. The reason for these discussions was to consider some suggestions from the RSGB HF Contest Committee, but […]

Board Director change

I regret to announce that Paul Nichols, M0PVN has resigned as an RSGB Board Director due to pressure of work. Paul runs a busy and growing legal practice which, like many professional roles, requires many long hours each day. I am delighted that he has offered to be a Legal Adviser to the Board and […]

Board Director change

I regret to announce that Paul Nichols, M0PVN has resigned as an RSGB Board Director due to pressure of work. Paul runs a busy and growing legal practice which, like many professional roles, requires many long hours each day. I am delighted that he has offered to be a Legal Adviser to the Board and […]

YL SOTA’ing in LU Land

LU7EPT  Ana Paula Tessi,  activates 11 Argentinian Mountain Peaks  
by Carlos Almirón LU7DSY 20 April 2024

Ana Paula Tessi (LU7EPT) in June, 2024  will celebrate three years in the world of amateur radio. She overflows with enthusiasm when she talks about  radio and  wishes she’d found the activity sooner.

She joined the Radio Club San Nicolás LU1EY, where she did  the radio course and, shortly after receiving her license, she began with an experienced group to activate SOTA (Summits on the Air). By the time she completed her first year she had activated six summits.

After confirming the last four activations, Ana Paula felt the need to share her experiences and thank those who helped her.

“…… I needed to prove to myself that training was worth it.  My face hurt from smiling so much and my belly from laughing about her experiences ………….”

“………… Activations involved Team work:  My route partner LU3DPW Pablo; LU9MZO Diego, the sherpa that pushed us to the limits. I cannot stop thanking LU5YEC Mauricio for my antenna that makes me love the 2 meter band more every day ……..”

“……… Thanks also to Radio Club LU1EY, de San Nicolás de los Arroyos (B A) and the many radio fans who supported us ……………..”

“Ana Paula”

 

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