Busy month for North Cork Radio Club

North Cork Radio Group is gearing up for their August eventsincluding activations by NCRG. No less than 3 field days are planned, making these events no. 7, 8 and 9 for NCRG in 2012.

Wednesday 8-August: a UNIQUE activation; Spike Island on the Air - CASHOTA reference: EI019/C

Saturday 18-August: Blackrock Castle Observatory - CASHOTA reference: EI009/C

Sunday 19-August: Roches Point Lighthouse - ILLW reference: EI0010

Events are always free to attend, and we welcome all visitors at Blackrock Castle and Roches Point Lighthouse.

2012 ATV QSO Party

Peter VK3BFG the custodian of the VK3RTV Digital ATV Repeater let’s all know that he is planning the 2012 ATV QSO Party.

It is planned for the weekend of the 24 -25 and perhaps 26th August.

At this stage, participants from VK2, VK3, VK4, VK5 and VK7.

It is hoped to link to the Gosford ATV Repeater in VK2 and also have a QSO via linked stations on various frequencies from VK5. Again a link to the W 6 ATN network in Southern California thanks to Don, KE6BXT who has agreed to be the US anchor.

Peter is asking ATV stations and others who wish to participate to keep these dates in mind. At this stage a VK hook-up probably Friday night, with a VK/US hook-up on the Saturday morning/afternoon.

Peter is also trying to include stations from ZL and G.

For information, visit http://www.vk3rtv.com

GB2VET Veterans special event station

GB2VET - the special event station celebrating the army, navy and air force reunion - is coming up again, which is the 10th Anniversary, at the end of July.

Bernard G0SWO has just had the council confirm we have a site allocated at East Park, Holderness Road, Hull for the 27-28-29th July 2012.

We hope to cover all usable bands that are open HF and VHF+UHF+ D-Star with a working 1154- WW2 RAF Equipment with displays of vintage equipment etc.​