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Launched on 1st May, the operation has started of GB0GIG (Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol), or in English National Health Service.
The aim of the call is to thank and recognise all our health service workers, who are fighting so hard to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is an award scheme for those who wish to contact us more than once. Please see GB0GIG on qrz.com for details.
Do keep an eye out on the cluster for our call sign and whilst tuning the bands!
The Radio Amateur Society of Australia has been issued with the special event callsign VI20SH (stay home).
The callsign is being used on FT8.
The RSGB is delighted with the support from radio amateurs and clubs for its Get on the Air to Care campaign with the NHS.
More Information - https://rsgb.org/main/get-on-the-air-to-care/
On these pages we will also be highlighting stories and photos from clubs and individuals.
If you have a story to tell about how you are getting on the air to care during these times of social isolation, please send it to comms@rsgb.org.uk.
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