We were saddened to receive news that RSGB Past-President Peter Sheppard, G4EJP passed away on the 15th of August 2020. Peter served the RSGB as President in 1996 and was made a Life Vice President in 2001. He suffered a serious head injury following a motorbike accident in 2001. A fuller tribute is in the […]
We were saddened to receive news that RSGB Past-President Peter Sheppard, G4EJP passed away on the 15th of August 2020. Peter served the RSGB as President in 1996 and was made a Life Vice President in 2001. He suffered a serious head injury following a motorbike accident in 2001. A fuller tribute is in the […]
Multi-Operator Contests bring radio amateurs together and so can represent an environment where social distancing can be difficult to achieve. We must recognize that many radio amateurs are in the older, higher-risk age groups. We had hoped that by now, …
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CLUB NEWS
During the COVID crisis a list of known club nets, and activities, is now being published on the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society (WoSARS) web site. They have a table listing times and frequencies and this can be found at
https://wosars.club/radio-nets/
With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now including meeting details where advised. However, this information should be regarded as optimistic, it is strongly advised that you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing.
Today Sunday 16th:
Stirling and District Radio Society will be running a mobile ARDF fox hunt in two parts starting at 1030hrs.
- A car is the fox and hides within a 5 mile radius of Stirling Castle and every 5 minutes the mobile fox transmits on 2m FM Channel for 1 minute to allow for fixing. Hunters use directional vhf scanners or rigs and antennas to find it in the fastest time. Hunters work as a team.
- VHF beacons are hidden around Stirling. They are synchronised and tx every few minutes with an ID. Hunters can work together or individually (TBC).
The West of Scotland ARS (WoSARS) – will operate a trial SSTV net after the RSGB News on Sunday 16th August on 144.500 FM around midday. Feel free to join in.
Next Saturday & Sunday (22/23rd August) – Sunday Dundee ARC has a net via GB3AG from 7pm. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 07763 708 933. Restrictions permitting, next Saturday and Sunday 22/23 August see International Lighthouses Weekend ILLW activities. (On CALENDAR)
And, as noted in last Sunday’s GB2RS the following:
CANCELLATION – GMDX Conventition – Bannockburn – 17th October. (On CALENDAR)
CANCELLATION – Galashiels Rally – 25th October. (On CALENDAR)
CANCELLATION – GMRT – Scotland’s Microwave Round Table & Dinner – 7th November. (On CALENDAR )
In this month’s RadCom, RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB, thanks all the staff and volunteers who have pulled together to cope with the challenges of the last four months. He highlights the successes we should celebrate—such as helping 1,500 people take their first steps into amateur radio in just four months via remote invigilation […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic changing the face of rallies and conventions around the world, the RSGB 2020 Convention is going online. You will be able to enjoy some excellent lectures. On Saturday, 10 October 2020, the RSGB will be putting two streams online for everyone to enjoy. The first stream is An introduction to… and […]
“The explosive growth in HF digital modes, particularly FT8, has led to perceived overcrowding of HF digital mode band segments. Accordingly, a working group has been formed consisting of representatives of the three regional band planning committees. This is the …
Running slightly behind schedule—because of the COVID-19 pandemic—a bumper summer edition of TX Factor is now available. Episode 26 is packed full of pre-lockdown features including a very relaxed tea and biscuits interview with Tim Kirby, GW4VXE, as he speaks about his big passion for VHF and UHF operating. Bob, G0FGX, and Mike, G1IAR, take […]
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 16 August 2020 (12-page/233KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.
Tim, G4YBU and Richard, G8ITB have planned a Summits on the Air (SOTA) activity weekend to be held on 22 and 23 August 2020. The objective is to activate as many of the 15 summits in the southern SOTA region of England. The event is for everyone. Bands and modes are down to the equipment […]
