UK National Hamfest 2020 Cancelled

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The UK National Hamfest planned for September 25-26 at the Newark Showground has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak

The environment in which the event is held presents unique and very difficult challenges in protecting social distancing, preventing handling of equipment and controlling numbers in a confined area. It is our conclusion that we are unable to ensure the safety of attendees and our large team of traders and volunteer helpers.

Arrangements are in hand for returning to the Newark Showground in September 2021 and we look forward to seeing you there.

National Hamfest - http://www.nationalhamfest.org.uk/

HAMEXPO 2020 Cancelled

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French national amateur radio society REF has announced the amateur radio event HAMEXPO 2020, which had been planned for 10th October 2020 in Le Mans, has been cancelled

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic and the uncertainties relating to the conditions for organizing public events in the coming months, the REF board of directors regrets to announce the cancellation of the HAMEXPO 2020 exhibition scheduled for 10th October 2020 at Le Mans.

The organizing team and its partner ARAS 72 are already at work, and we are preparing HAMEXPO 2021 which will take place on September 25, 2021 (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CET) in the premises of the Le Mans Exhibition Center.

G-QRP Convention 2020 Will be a Virtual Event

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Due to uncertainty about large gatherings being allowed, and in recognition that many radio amateurs may not want to attend physical meetings for some time, the G-QRP Club took the unwelcome decision to cancel their Conventions for 2020. However, following a very successful survey of members, a meeting of the Standing Committee this week confirmed that the G-QRP Convention for 2020 will definitely take place as a virtual event over the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September. There will be a series of webinars and possibly a virtual Buildathon. A small working group are now developing the detail and a number of key speakers have already volunteered. Full details will be shared as soon as they are known.

GQRP Club - http://www.gqrp.com/