Long-standing GB2RS Newsreader for East Sussex Dick Mattacks, G3EKJ, passed away on Saturday, 27 June 2020. He was 92 years old. Dick was the main GB2RS newsreader for the area over many years, and was previously the backup to his predecessor, G8SC. He was admitted to hospital in May after having a fall at his home, […]
Our Dad Ron Bishop, G4DLM passed away on 22/06/2020 aged 86 from a long battle with Huntington’s. Gone to the great Radio Ham shack in the sky. Rest in peace Dad xx Sue Clayton
Derick Browne, G4XKF, passed away on the 2nd of May 2020 at the age of 85. He was a great mentor to me from the age of 19 and we had done several Special Events together, which he loved. I shall miss him greatly A fuller tribute to Derick, including some details of his contact with […]
You need your RSGB Membership Services login to download the 2020 Board proceedings. 15 February 2020 (4-page/236KB PDF) 18 January 2020 (4-page/247KB PDF)
Today the Secretary General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Sector and the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications of Cameroon opened the first on-line meeting of APM-23, which from 3–7 August will commence preparing …
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.
Stirling Club has resumed normal Club meetings on Thursdays and Sundays, and is running an ARDF day on 16th August. (On WoSARS Calendar)
Also a new AR Net from Shetland & South Uist
“We are delighted to announce the Viking Amateur Radio Net started last Saturday, 25th July. The Net is based in Scotland and is dedicated to promoting friendly Amateur Radio chat on the Amateur Radio Bands of 80m & 40m. Our Facebook & Net is open to all licenced amateur operators & SWL’s from any country. The current MORNING band is on 80-metre from 05:00 to 06:00 UTC (06:00 to 07:00 local UK time) seven days a week. The base frequency is 3.770MHz. The 40-metre band Net time/frequency is yet to be announced. https://www.facebook.com/groups/VikingAmateurRadioNet/ “
And, as noted in last Sunday’s GB2RS the following:
CANCELLATION – Lomond Radio Club – Crianlarich Rally Sunday 2nd August cancelled.
CANCELLATION – the Cockenzie and Port Seaton Mini Rally/Junk Night on Friday 14th August has been cancelled.
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 2 August 2020 (11-page/195KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.
The Australian comms regulator ACMA has announced a series of changes to give Australian amateurs more options and flexibility. Digital modes and shorter three letter call signs will now be available to Australian foundation licensees. In addition, regional identifiers that indicate which state any amateur is located in no longer need be changed when travelling […]
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, the RSGB has organised a VJ Day amateur radio marathon on the HF bands and 6m using SSB, CW and digital modes. Three special UK call signs GB75PEACE, GB1945PE, GB1945PJ will be on the air from 1 to 31 August 2020. The special stations have their own […]
