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| Photo: The International Space Station |
| Italian radio listeners' society AIR has awarded the prestigious 2010 Boselli prize to ARISS, the Amateur Radio in the International Space Station project Read more... |
| IARU request amateurs stay clear of the emergency frequencies after Chilean earthquake Following the earthquake that struck southern Chile on Saturday 27 February, IARU Region 2 requests that radio amateurs keep clear of the EmComm frequencies for earthquake and tsunami information so that those in affected areas may monitor the frequencies for information Read more... |
| Open house at Flight Refuelling for National Science Week The Flight Refuelling ARS will once again be holding an open day at their Society HQ at Merley, near Wimborne Minster in Dorset, on Saturday 20 March as part of their National Science Week participation Read more... |
Also in GB2RS this week...
Sheffield ARS visit local school during National Science Week
As part of National Science Week, Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is providing hands-on experience of amateur radio to a local school as well as to the community at large. On Monday 15 March, the club will hold an open house from 7.30 to 9.30pm at the Sheffield Transport Sports Club, Greenhill Main Road, Meadowhead Roundabout, Sheffield S8.The evening will include demonstrations of short wave and VHF/UHF amateur radio including HF, VHF satellite communications, data modes and the D-Star repeater system. In addition there will be a display of equipment, amateur radio videos and printed information. Visitors will be able to meet the club members and, in particular, obtain information on how to obtain an amateur radio licence. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult family memberOn Wednesday 17 March Sheffield Amateur Radio Club will be at Tapton School, Crosspool, from 9am to approximately 4.30pm and, by installing two temporary radio stations and aerials, will put the school on the air for the day. Both club callsigns will be in use, G2AS and G3RCM. For further information please send an e-mail to Peter Day, G3PHO, to scienceweek
g3pho.org.uk.2M1EUB to operate from Cairngorms again2E1EUB will once again be active as 2M1EUB from 20 to 27 March, operating every amateur radio satellite that he can reach from the Cairngorms National Park. Also, look for him on 160 and 80m. Check out www.QRZ.com under 2M1EUB for more information.Bletchley Park wants volunteer tour guides and stewardsFollowing its most successful year ever and with record number of visitors expected in 2010, Bletchley Park is looking for more volunteer tour guides and stewards. A new volunteer recruitment campaign is being launched at a recruitment fayre on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 March, starting at 11am, where the Park’s team of tour guides will be on hand to meet potential new recruits and show them the ropes.Anyone who has a general interest in the past, or a particular interest in World War Two, is very welcome to come along to the recruitment fayre for a no-commitment and informal chat and a guided tour of the Park. Full training will be given to new volunteers who may choose how much or little time they are able to give up – weekends, weekdays, once a month, or more often. Everyone is welcome. For further information, contact Niki Holmes Bridges on 01908 272675 or e-mail volunteerbletchleypark.org.ukNew amateur radio club for Royal British Legion membersAn amateur radio club for members of the Royal British Legion held its first meeting in Telford. Membership is open to all Royal British Legion members and those intending to become legion members. If you are interested in joining, contact Malcolm Seeby, 2E1DJM by e-mail at malcolm2e1djmhotmail.comAngel of the North ARC to put GB2ANG on the air for National Science WeekAngel of the North Amateur Radio Club will be taking part in National Science week when they put GB2ANG on the air on 15 and 22 March. They will also be constructing radios on those club nights and visitors are welcome. Contact Nancy Bone, by e-mail to nancybone2001yahoo.co.uk.High Speed Telegraphy Honour RollThe latest High Speed Telegraphy Honour Roll has been published with three amateurs, LZ4UU, DJ1YFK and EW8VK, achieving an amazing 1,231 characters per minute. For full details check out www.rufzxp.net.Three places left on Intermediate course at Clay Cross, near ChesterfieldThere are 3 places left on an Intermediate Course starting on 24 March. The training centre is located at Clay Cross just a few miles south of Chesterfield and around 3 miles from M1 Junction 29. Tutors are Martin, M1ANW and Geoff, G7SRI with assistance from Steve, G6IBQ and Tracey, 2E0VWI. Disabled facilities are available together with easy parking. The website www.m0oct.com has all the details.Intermediate course in ReadingReading and District Amateur Radio Club is scheduling another Intermediate Licence Course commencing Monday 19 April through to 28 May. Details from Eric Curling by e-mail at m0luvradarc.org.Region 13 Train the Trainers sessionRegion 13 is planning another Train the Trainers session. They are looking for ten candidates and the date and venue will be chosen to suit. Check out the Region 13 website at www.rsgb-region-13.org.uk for details or contact Jim, G0EJQ on 01522 532604.
