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GB NEWS 18/9/15

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 3:20 pm
by G1PIE
Worked All Britain are commemorating the Rugby World Cup 2015 using GB0RWC from the 15th of September to the 31st of October. Nine radio clubs are taking part, each in a locality in which the teams will be playing. The venues are in Whitton, Cheltenham, Sutton Coldfield, Barry, Harrow, Angel of the North, Cray Valley, Leicester, Sidmouth and finally back to Whitton. QSL cards are not required for WAB, but for those that require one for other purposes, eQSL will be available. Full details are on the WAB website http://www.worked‑all‑britain.org.uk.

M0MNG is taking part in the International Air Ambulance Week for the first time this year, supporting the Kent and Sussex air ambulance. Operations start on Monday 21st September and conclude next Sunday, and will mainly be on 40m SSB and 2m, plus the Echolink Ireland conference. On the afternoon of Saturday the 26th he will be on high ground on 4m, 2m and 70cm. Details are on QRZ.com

On 26 and 27 September, Harlow and District ARS will be using GB0EOR to activate Epping and Ongar Railway for Railways on the Air. They will be active on the 40, 20 and 2m bands from the railway station at North Weald. Many other special event callsigns will also be on the air for the same event