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UK radio amateurs have the opportunity to apply for a special callsign to mark the occasion of the forthcoming royal wedding.It’s all quite simple. G4VXE would become GR4VXE, GW5NF would become GR5NF, MM3JFM would become MR3JFM and so on. In order to do this, you need to apply, through the RSGB to OFCOM for a Notice of Variation (NoV). The only information you need to provide is your callsign and a contact e-mail address.The special callsigns can be used between 29th April and 9th May 2011.You can read about how to apply and the conditions of the variation hereI’ve applied, so it will be a bit of fun to use GR4VXE for a few days. Who knows, I may even fire up the HF transceiver…

UK radio amateurs have the opportunity to apply for a special callsign to mark the occasion of the forthcoming royal wedding.It’s all quite simple. G4VXE would become GR4VXE, GW5NF would become GR5NF, MM3JFM would become MR3JFM and so on. In order to do this, you need to apply, through the RSGB to OFCOM for a Notice of Variation (NoV). The only information you need to provide is your callsign and a contact e-mail address.The special callsigns can be used between 29th April and 9th May 2011.You can read about how to apply and the conditions of the variation hereI’ve applied, so it will be a bit of fun to use GR4VXE for a few days. Who knows, I may even fire up the HF transceiver…

The RSGB has negotiated with Ofcom to allow UK radio amateurs to use a special call to celebrate the wedding of H.R.H. Prince William and Catherine Middleton. The call may be used during a period of 11 days from the date of the wedding, 29 April 2011, until 9 May 2011. The call will use the letter “R” after the first letter of the call, replacing the regional designator for Scotland, Ireland, Wales etc. where used. So G4AAA would become GR4AAA, 2E0ABC would become 2R0ABC, GM3ZZZ would be GR3ZZZ and so on.

UK licensed amateurs wishing to use the special call must apply for a Notice of Variation (NoV) to their license. This NoV may only be applied for online using a simple online form and the NoV will be delivered by email. Who says that the RSGB is not progressive?

Personally I will be trying as much as possible to avoid all the ballyhoo over this wedding so I shan’t be applying, but I thought that the information may be of interest.

I love reading about VHF openings and operation in other parts of the world.I just found this fascinating post by OM Satheesh, VU2WSM regarding an opening from Oman to India on 145MHz.

I love reading about VHF openings and operation in other parts of the world.I just found this fascinating post by OM Satheesh, VU2WSM regarding an opening from Oman to India on 145MHz.

One of the greatest things about being in The 3 Steve’s ARC was going to ST Croix to visit our dear friends, Brian (KP2HC) and Ann (The Queen of DX) KP2YL and to use their station and actually be DX.  Not only were we busy working stations, but I got over my fear of flying..something Ann never let me forget

 

Many a time, while working HUGE pile-ups on 80M, I could throw my call out and she would spend a few minutes with me on the air, then right back to the pile-ups.

 

Ann and Brian are responsible for many new band countries for St Croix for so many

 

It is with that in mind that I pass along the sad news that Ann, passed away quietly, in the company of her friend and husband, on the island that they both loved, this morning

 

Brian has asked that you keep Ann and him in your thoughts and to give him some time before you email or call.

 

I speak for the all 3 Steve’s when I say that a small part of us passed this day as well

 

As it is said, may her memory be a blessing

One of the greatest things about being in The 3 Steve’s ARC was going to ST Croix to visit our dear friends, Brian (KP2HC) and Ann (The Queen of DX) KP2YL and to use their station and actually be DX.  Not only were we busy working stations, but I got over my fear of flying..something Ann never let me forget

 

Many a time, while working HUGE pile-ups on 80M, I could throw my call out and she would spend a few minutes with me on the air, then right back to the pile-ups.

 

Ann and Brian are responsible for many new band countries for St Croix for so many

 

It is with that in mind that I pass along the sad news that Ann, passed away quietly, in the company of her friend and husband, on the island that they both loved, this morning

 

Brian has asked that you keep Ann and him in your thoughts and to give him some time before you email or call.

 

I speak for the all 3 Steve’s when I say that a small part of us passed this day as well

 

As it is said, may her memory be a blessing