Sylvia, OE5YYN is active as OE20SOTA until the 31 October to mark the 20th anniversary of Austria joining the Summits on the Air programme. For details of a certificate that is available see QRZ.com A member of the 69th Russian Antarctic Expedition, Igor, RQ8K will be stationed at Progress Station, Antarctica until the end of […]
Today, the 30 June, the UK Microwave Group 5.7 and 10GHz Contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC. Using all modes on 5.7 and 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Tomorrow, the 1 July, the 80m Club Championship runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange […]
We had another lucky week with quite a high solar flux index, low Kp geomagnetic numbers, few solar flares and no coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, of note. In fact, you couldn’t ask for better! But is that all about to change? With nine active solar regions on the Sun’s surface and the return of […]
On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by an SSB net on 144.260MHz at 10.30am. The Club has weekday nets taking place from 4pm on 145.450MHz, except Wednesday when the net moves to 144.260MHz between 8 and 9pm. The Club’s Friday nets take place from 11am […]
The next meeting of Aberdare and District Amateur Radio Society will be held this Friday 5 July at Hirwaun YMCA Hall, CF44 9RB from 6pm. Ian Miles 2W0IWM, info@aberdareradio.club Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club has its weekly meeting on Wednesday from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend. The club is an approved […]
Nigel (ex-G3TJD) was a keen CW DXer, as both G3TJD and , for most of his life. While working as a lab’ assistant in Stafford in 1965, he established a radio club in the local Grammar School which enabled a few of us to get our licences. He had been a radio operator in the […]
Bob passed away on 10 May 2024 at home after being poorly for a number of years. When we moved to Whitsbury, he had so many plans for his new Shack but unfortunately his health would not allow him to fulfil the challenges of transmitting from such a low spot. Bob was quietly proud of […]
The RSGB is looking for an individual to take on the complex role of Editor of the annual RSGB Yearbook, following the retirement of the previous Editor. This is a paid post, working part time from home for a few months each year, and is offered as a fixed-term contract. You will need experience of […]
The Newbury Radio Rally is taking place today, Sunday 23 June. The venue is Newbury Showground, next to junction 13 of the M4 motorway in Berkshire, RG18 9QZ. The event includes a display area with an amateur radio station, exhibits, special interest groups, clubs and societies. The doors open to sellers at 8am, and to […]
Marking the 25th anniversary since Poland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, special callsign HF25NATO will be active until the 31 August. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS. Only 100 limited edition QSL cards will be distributed. These will be issued first-come, first-served so call in quick! For details of a certificate that it available visit […]
