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Returning to Spurn Point – GB2SL Activation 2025

It’s been a year since we last lit up the airwaves from one of the UK’s most dramatic coastal locations —
Spurn Point. We’re thrilled to confirm that callsign GB2SL will be active
again from this iconic site, thanks to the kind invitation of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

A changing coastline

Spurn is never still. Following severe storms in 2013, a 200-yard breach reshaped the spit and separated it
from the mainland, turning Spurn into a tidal island. As a result, the Spurn High Lighthouse is no longer
reachable by ordinary road vehicles. Our 12-strong team — plus all the radio gear — will travel in the Trust’s
rugged 4×4 vehicles to reach the site. Adventure begins before we even call CQ!

On the air as GB2SL

Operating as GB2SL, we’ll share the story of the lighthouse and Spurn’s ever-shifting shoreline while
working stations around the world. Whether you’re across the country or across the globe, we’d love to log you.

Activation details

Dates:


(48 hours)

Locator
JOØ3BN
References
UK0080 – Spurn Point High
UK0081 – Spurn Point Low
WAB: TA-41

More on QRZ: GB2SL

Coordinates

Grid Reference
TA 40345 11240 (6-figure: TA403112)
Latitude/Longitude (decimal)
53.578980, 0.11832847
Latitude/Longitude (DMS)
53°34?44?N, 000°07?06?E

If you hear us on the air — give us a call!

 

© 2025 Humber Fortress DX Amateur Radio Club • GB2SL on QRZ

 

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HFDXARC’s First-Ever Radio Rally – A Huge Success!

On Saturday, July 19th, the Humber Fortress DX Amateur Radio Club (HFDXARC) proudly hosted our very first Radio Rally at Welwick Village Hall — and what a day it was!

The hall was buzzing with activity from the moment the doors opened. Traders and radio clubs travelled from far and wide to join us, filling more than 30 tables that were positively groaning under the weight of classic and modern radio equipment. From vintage valve sets to cutting-edge SDR rigs, the variety on display was nothing short of amazing. Radios sat alongside a treasure trove of cables, sockets, batteries, and testers, ready to tempt every kind of amateur radio enthusiast.

We were delighted to welcome numerous amateur radio clubs and to see so many curious operators — both local and national — drop by for a chat, a browse, and a bargain. Judging by the smiles and the bulging bags, very few people went home empty-handed!

Our club members worked incredibly hard, both in the run-up to the event and on the day itself. From greeting visitors and taking entrance fees, to cooking up bacon butties in the kitchen and running the classic rally tombola, the team gave it their all to make the day special.

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the rally — whether you were a trader, a club, or a visitor. Events like this keep our hobby alive, bringing people together and showing that amateur radio has an exciting future ahead.

Keep an eye on our website calendar for news of future events, and keep an ear out for our club callsign on a Friday club night or over the weekend. We look forward to seeing you on the air — or at our next big rally!

Ed 2E0HKZ

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GB0MC IS BACK

The Humber Fortress DX Amateur Radio Club uses the special call sign from Dec 1st – Dec 26th. If you hear us on the bands, please call in so we may wish everyone of the Ham community, a very

WAB Square: TA32
Locator Square: I093XQ

HFDXARC Website

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