What a roller coaster week we had. From great conditions on HF last weekend, to a severe geomagnetic storm this week, it has been hard to predict what’s coming next. The Kp index hit seven on Thursday, thanks to incoming plasma from a full halo coronal mass ejection produced by an M1.7 flare from active […]
Burton Amateur Radio Club meets on Wednesday at 7.30pm. There are nets on 145.575MHz at 10am on Sundays and Thursdays at 8pm. Monday sees slow CW training from 11am on 14.055MHz. Barry, M0ISZ, 01283 540570 Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a breakfast meeting from 10am on Sundays. On Tuesday there is a meeting […]
The Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society meets weekly at the club shack in Ballasalla. Tuesday sees a Bring & Buy sale at the Sea Cadet HQ in Tromode. There is a net on Sunday on 3.715MHz at 9.30am and 10pm plus a net on the GB3IM repeater network after the 11am GB2RS news. Further […]
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
Don’t forget that in the UK the clocks change to UTC or GMT on Sunday, 31 October 2021, and go back one hour at 02.00.
The Quantum Technology Club, in West Lancashire, will be resuming Foundation licence training courses on 11 November 2021. The training sessions will continue on the second and fourth Thursday of the month thereafter, with a few exceptions for holidays. Different topics, as well as practical demonstrations and interactive sessions, will take place. Everyone is welcome, […]
Before travelling to any rally or event, please check the event’s website as there may still be alterations or cancellations due to the pandemic. The Holsworthy Radio Rally will take place on the 7th of November at the Holsworthy Leisure Centre, Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6DH. Doors open at 10am. There will […]
The Operators Net runs from 8pm on 145.375MHz fortnightly on a Thursday, covering Cornwall and surrounding areas. On interim weeks an informal chat takes place on GB3NC when clear for stations with limited 2m coverage. Contact Callum, G5XDX for further information via email to G5XDX@gmx.co.uk Holsworthy Amateur Radio Club has its net on GB3DN from […]
Aberkenfig Radio Club has recently changed its name to Aberkenfig & District Amateur Radio Cub. The venue has also changed. Meetings are now held every Wednesday from 7pm at Tondu Railway Canteen, Station Approach, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 9DY. All are welcome. Email info@aberkenfigradioclub.co.uk for details. Carmarthen ARS are holding a face-to-face meeting on Tuesday starting […]
Are you looking for a new challenge? The RSGB has just released an updated video that gives a short introduction to amateur radio on the microwave bands. It explains how microwave technology is involved in everyday life, and highlights the opportunities as well as the challenges of this aspect of amateur radio. You can watch […]
