One of the highlights of the year was a visit to GB250RB by actress Joanna Lumley, seen here being presented with a gift by Arthur MM0DHQ

GB250RB coming to an end

The special event station GB250RB, which has been
active during 2009 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Rabbie Burns birth, will go QRT at midnight on the 31st of December 2009.

The station, run by members of Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio Club, has been active from different locations in Ayrshire, Dumfrieshire and other locations in Scotland with links to the Bard.

KLARC's Secretary Graham, MM0GHM said:
"GB250RB will go QRT at midnight 31st December 2009. Thank you to all stations that have worked the station during the year."

• Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio Club website

• You can read a full report and see more pictures of Joanna Lumley operating from the GB250RB station at
The Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club website