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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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The GB0KCC Weekend by Sue M6URG

GB0KCC WEEKEND

Wow, what a weekend was had at the club. Two first’s for me this weekend. My ‘first’ special event for the King’s Coronation – GB0KCC and with that came my first ever pile up – jeepers what an experience that was. Everyone at the club was super supportive giving me advice but I do have to say the best piece of advice came from Kev- M0KVK – The frequency is mine and I can take it at my own pace. This really helped so thanks Kev!
I had a short stint on 20m to give Kev a comfort break then Tappy – 2E1TAP thought he would copy Kev and have one for himself also. I took over and he forgot to come back – rumor has it he has a habit of doing that. I had the husband – Chris G0URG at the side of me on 80m craftily telling people my frequency and sending them my way, Kev at the other side on 20m doing the same – cheers guys!!
Monday night I had another ‘bash’ at the RSGB 80 M Club Championship. Loved every minute of it and had the boys – Andy –G7LRR & Steve – M0EBJ running scared. Watch out boys I am coming for you!!
If you are looking at joining the club or even getting into the hobby give these guys a shout.

Thanks to everyone at the club for your support – Sue M6URG

Showing the blokes how its done

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Cold Nights and Going Green M0KVK Style

Well, last weekend saw Kevin M0KVK testing out the new Club winter uniform, this was suggested by Jason M0MGF the club’s treasure, As he informed the membership of rising costs running the 3KW heaters all the time, and suggested warmer clothes.

Kevin set the standard with his list below

Thermal Hat, Gloves, and Scarf

and fleece lined Slippers of course to keep your feet warm

and for really cold DX nights a hot water bottle is a must.

Now Kevin found operating the Radio a little hard with the Big Gloves on, he has asked for a bigger VFO knob to be fitted on all radios as this could be the way forward he thinks.

The biggest problem was when operating the keyboard four keys would be pressed at once, this resulting in some funny callsign being entered into the logbook, Kevin has asked if we can look into the bigger keyboards with bigger keys on them.

 

 

  Kevin feels the first run out was a success and looks forwarded to other Members coming forwarded with more warm Ideas.

 

P.S

I think I will just stick to the 3KW Heaters :).

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Christmas Dinner was a big success.

This years  Christmas dinner was a big success, the venue was very good been Napoleons Casino Restaurant, we all had first class service and food everything was spot-on .

Once the 3 coarse meal and drinks were over we all hit the casino floor, most of us have never seen inside a casino but luck was on our side, nearly all of us had a win on the roulette table, At once point I thought Kevin 2E0KVK was going to run out of room for his chip, Steve 2E0OKB and his wife Jill was like two Vas Vegas professional gamblers both won, although  Jill had the bigger smile, “did I see her cashing in all your chips as well Steve lol” .

Dave not given too much away could not lose even when he tried, by the way Dave what time did you get away?. We all had great time on the Casino floor and was all up at the end of it.

Too sum the night up Great food with great company, and all of us went home smiling what else can one ask.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year .

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