The 50MHz Trophy Contest started at 1400UTC on the 15 June and ends at 1400UTC today, Sunday the 16 June of June. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The All Asian DX Contest started at 0000UTC on the 15 June and ends at 2359UTC today, […]
TX Factor is marking its ten-year anniversary by launching its 30th episode. It looks at how radio technology has advanced since Marconi conducted some of his early transmissions. The episode includes the first of a two-part feature on operating via the QO-100 geostationary satellite with a look at the hardware and software needed to achieve […]
The four-year planning rule has offered a degree of protection for antennas and masts that have been erected without planning permission. Under this rule any installations which had been installed and unchanged for four years or more were protected against planning enforcement action. However, as of the 25 April 2024, this rule ceased to exist […]
Bath Based Distance Learning’s next Full licence course runs from August to December, with exams in January. There is no charge for the training, but applicants must work through some pre-course material and complete a quiz to be eligible for a place. To request full details, and an application form, please email Bath Based Distance […]
A reminder that the RSGB is asking radio amateurs to share their ideas on the theme of ‘change and adapt’, as part of plans for British Science Week 2025. The event is run by the British Science Association and celebrates science, technology, engineering and maths. The 2025 theme offers a huge range of opportunities for […]
The Junction 28 Radio Rally is taking place today, the 9 June, at Alfreton Sports Centre, DE55 7BD, one mile from M1 Junction 28. The doors are open from 10.15am and admission is £4. For more information visit the website or contact j28rally@snadarc.com The Mendips Rally is also taking place today, the 9 June. The […]
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Radio Belgrade, members of the Belgrade Amateur Radio Club are active as YT100RB and YU1924RB until the 30 November. For details of a certificate that is available, see the website 9A100RKZ is the special callsign celebrating the 100th anniversary since Radioklub Zagreb was founded on the 24 March 1924. The […]
Dave, WJ2O is active as VP6DF from Pitcairn Island, OC-044, until tomorrow, the 10 June. He is running low power and operating CW on the 40 to 10m bands. He may also operate on the 160 and 80m bands, depending on working conditions. QSL via N2ZN and Logbook of the World. John, W5JON is active […]
The IARU ATV Contest started at 1200UTC on Saturday the 8 June and ends at 1800UTC today, Sunday 9 June. Using TV on 432MHz and up frequencies, the exchange is serial number, four-digit code and locator. More details on rules for this contest are available on the website Today, the 9 June, the Practical Wireless […]
It seems that we haven’t had a repeat performance of the auroral conditions caused by active sunspot region 3697. For aurora watchers, that could be a disappointment, but for HF lovers it means the bands have been quite settled. The Kp index has been at 3 and below, while the solar flux index has been […]
