President, Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society (CARS) 2015 to 2023 Tony’s parents bought him an SX24 Hallicrafters receiver when he left Technical College to start work with the GPO as a “Youth in Training”. His family used it as the main set at home and he would listen to “The Shaving Club” on Top band. During […]
The RadCom Contesting column has new editors! The RSGB Contest Committees will be overseeing the column and have planned a schedule of topics. Some will be written by members of the three contesting committees, and some by others who can share their experiences. As well as information about various aspects of contesting, the committees hope […]
Callington Radio and Electronics Rally is taking place today, the 17 March. The rally is being held in the Town Hall, New Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7BD. The doors will be open from 10am. Entry is £2 each and there is no charge for those under the age of 16. A comprehensive selection of traders, […]
HI180RD is on the air to celebrate the 180th anniversary of the Dominican Republic declaring its independence from Haiti in 1844. Listen for activity on all bands and modes until the 30 April. Around 25 operators from five radio clubs will be part of the event. For details of a certificate that is available, visit […]
Nobby, G0VJG is active as 5H3VJG from Zanzibar Island, AF-032, in Tanzania until the 20 March. He is operating mainly using SSB, and with some CW and FT8. QSL via M0OXO’s OQRS. QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World and Club Log. Gerard, F2JD is active as HR5/F2JD from Copan, Honduras until the […]
Antrim and District Amateur Radio Society has 2m nets from 9pm on Tuesday and 8pm on Saturday. Visit the website to find out more. Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE from 7.30pm. For more information visit the Society’s […]
On Thursday, Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society will be running CW practice from 7pm. Following this, Fred, GM3ALZ will be giving a talk about on-the-air field events from 7.30pm. For more information about the Society visit the club website Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on alternate Fridays at Prestwick Community Centre from 7.30pm. The next meeting […]
On Wednesday, Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is holding its AGM from 8pm. Visit the website for details. On Wednesday Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 145.5625MHz. All are welcome to join in. You can find out more by visiting the club website Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a net via the […]
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 on Friday 29 March 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 […]
