The news headlines:
Nominate a new DXer for G5RP Trophy
Latest Online RSGB Convention news
Vacancies on important RSGB committees
GB2RS Script – HERE .
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 23rd:
The West of Scotland ARS (WoSARS) – will operate a trial SSTV net after the RSGB News on on 144.500 FM around midday. Feel free to join in. (On CALENDAR)
Dundee ARC – has a net via GB3AG from 7pm. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 07763 708 933. Restrictions permitting. Also this weekend 22/23rd August see International Lighthouses Weekend ILLW activities. (On CALENDAR)
And, as noted in last Sunday’s GB2RS the following:
CANCELLATION – GMDX Convention – Bannockburn – 17th October. (On CALENDAR)
CANCELLATION – Galashiels Rally – 25th October. (On CALENDAR)
CANCELLATION – GMRT – Scotland’s Microwave Round Table & Dinner – 7th November. (On CALENDAR )
The G5RP Trophy is an annual award to encourage newcomers to HF DXing. The award is not limited to youngsters or the newly licensed; it is open to anyone who has recently discovered and made significant progress in HF DXing. If you are an established HF DXer and want to recommend someone to be awarded […]
During the online RSGB 2020 Convention, 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. In An introduction to… we will have Kevin, G0PEK, and Lauren, 2E0HLR, talk about youngsters using amateur radio and combining it with other […]
The RSGB is looking for two people to fill the important volunteer roles of Legacy Committee Chair and Nominations Committee Chair. Full details of the roles and the committees can be found at rsgb.org/volunteers.
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s GB2RS news script GB2RS News Script for 23 August 2020 (13-page/238KB Microsoft Word document) Problems downloading the GB2RS news script? Try this alternative link.
The CW Open for 2020 takes place over the first weekend of September 2020, and is sponsored by the CW Operators’ Club. The three sessions are all on 5 September 2020, from 0000 to 0359UTC, then 1200 to 1559UTC, and finally 2000 to 2359UTC—see cwops.org/cwops-tests/cw-open for full details. Tim, G4YBU, and Richard, G8ITB have planned […]
The RSGB 2020 Construction Competition is now open for entries. There are four categories, including one specifically for people who are new to amateur radio. Deadline for entries is 25 September 2020. For more details, including how to enter, see rsgb.org/construction-competition.
We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing and wearing face coverings where required. Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club has a digital-only net via GB7CY on Sundays from 7.30pm—details at […]
The Mid-Ulster ARC Tuesday night lecture series continues this week with George, GI4SJQ giving a presentation on Radio Sport 101 and Setting Up N1MM Logger—The Basics, Give It A Go, Even Once. All of the previous Tuesday night lectures can now be found at youtube.com/muarcmedia. For further details email Dave, 2I0SJV via dcparkinson@icloud.com.
We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing and wearing face coverings where required. Laindon Radio club resumed its club meetings on Friday, 21 August. They request all attendees to […]
