GB3LEX 10GHz Beacon Reactivated

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The GB3LEX 10GHz beacon situated in Leicestershire was returned to service on 15 October 2017.

It is running at its licensed power using a new PA that became available thanks to the late G4HUP.

Reports would be appreciated via leicestershirerepeatergroup.org.uk

SOTABeam Low Pass Filter Kit

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SOTABEAMS has introduced a new low pass filter kit. Low pass filters are an essential part of any transmitter and also have applications in receivers.

The kit allows one of two filters to be selected and also incorporates a "bypass" mode. SOTABeams have designed the low pass filter kit to complement the WSPRlite Classic HF antenna testing system. To give users the most flexibility, the filter components are available separately to allow filters from 160 m through to 10 m to be constructed.

SOTABeam Low Pass Filter Kit

The kit has an optional aluminium case, that allows it to be finished to a high standard.

More Information - https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/two-band-low-pass-filter-kit-with-bypass-bare-board-kit/

630m Special Event

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3rd November 2017 marks the 1906 Berlin Treaty - marking 500 kHz as the International Distress Frequency.

On 11th November 2017, Amateur Radio stations will mark the occasion, and there recent access to the 630m band by transmitting on 630 metres with a special licence exemption, and listening on 10, 80 and 40 metres, along with Canadian Radio Amateurs and Maritime Radio historical Society (MRHS).

Station WD2XSH will be transmitting in the 472-479 band, along with some operation on 500 kHz.

The Maritime Radio Historical Society will activate its KSM/KPH transmitter at Bolinas, California, for a mini “Night of Nights” with special messages and bulletins.