Well, we’ve had another week with zero sunspots, but we did have a geomagnetic disturbance. This was caused by the frozen-in Bz magnetic field of the high-speed solar wind stream going very negative. This means it can couple more easily with the Earth’s magnetic field allowing plasma to flood in. At its peak, the stream’s […]
The next Youngsters On The Air talk will take place on the 25th of February at 1900UTC. In this newest episode, the team will present the main topic on Gone exploring! They plan to discuss activities like Islands on the Air, Summits on the Air and World Wide Flora and Fauna in Amateur Radio. It […]
The IARU Region 1 has an interesting article by Tom, DF5JL on its website at iaru-r1.org. It is called How far you can turn the dial when transmitting in SSB voice mode? It’s only short but gives really clear advice. Congratulations to South Kesteven ARS as they celebrate the club’s 10th anniversary during February. Club […]
Please remember to check before the contest for any new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your national and local government’s advice. This weekend the CQ World Wide WPX RTTY contest ends its 48 hour run at 2359UTC today, the 14th. Using the […]
At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, last week’s HF propagation was characterised by zero sunspots and the geomagnetic effects of a coronal hole. The lack of sunspots is now getting a bit worrying, especially when you consider that traditionally the new cycle normally ramps up quite quickly. At least one joker has […]
Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 10am on 145.575MHz FM. Monday sees a slow CW exercise from 11am on 14.055MHz. On Wednesday there’s an open net on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm. Thursday sees an open net from 8pm on 145.575MHz. Contact Barry, M0ISZ, on 01283 540570. Loughborough & District Amateur Radio […]
With the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on the Isle of Man, meetings at the club shack in Ballasalla have resumed, although meetings at Tromode are suspended until further notice. The Isle of Man ARS nets on Sundays continue on 3.715MHz at 9.30am and 10pm, plus a net on the GB3IM repeater network after the GB2RS […]
Antrim and District Amateur Radio Club activates GB2CW on Tuesdays from 7pm on 145.250MHz FM. This is ideal for anyone interested in learning Morse, or wanting to brush up their CW skills. All are welcome to call in. Transmissions are from Co Down, covering greater Belfast and surrounding areas. It’s good fun and the sessions […]
The Finnish Amateur Radio League issues the SRAL 100 award in honour of the 100th anniversary year 2021. For the award, you must have contacts with at least 100 different OH amateurs. The contacts must be held between 1.1.2021 and 31.12.2021. All bands and modes allowed for radio amateurs may be used. Contacts via repeater stations are not accepted. Short wave listeners can also apply for the award. By working at least 100 OH stations during 2021 you can apply for the award. CLICK for more info.
The RSGB is delighted to announce some enhancements to the GB2RS News service. Kelvan, M0KEL is now broadcasting the news via GB3IW on the Isle of Wight at 1015UTC each Sunday. The repeater is on 433.225MHz FM with a sub-audible access tone of 71.9Hz. The repeater has an impressive coverage on the south coast too, […]
