We had a quieter week, with both lower sunspot numbers and better geomagnetic conditions. The Solar Flux Index was at 135 on Thursday the 19 October, down from 156 the week before. Let’s hope this is a temporary lull in Solar Cycle 25’s progression. We had no M-class or higher flares to contend with and […]
From November 2023, meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place on the first and third Tuesdays of the month starting at 8pm at the Bainbridge Hall, Bolsover, S44 6PX. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 7 November. Vin, G4KSY, 01246 827135 Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club meets every Friday from 8pm. Members also […]
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As we get closer to the ITU World Radio Conference, WRC-23, which starts next month, the future of amateur radio, particularly the 23cm band, is of key importance. The ITU News Magazine has a feature article by IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH regarding amateur activity in the 23cm band. This is the topic of a […]
Dartmoor Autumn Radio Rally is taking place today, Sunday 15 October. The venue is Yelverton War Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6AL. The event features bring and buy, trader stands, refreshments and free parking. The doors open at 10am and admission is £2.50. For more information, contact Roger on 07854 088 882 or […]
Today, the 15 October, is the last chance to work EI4FOTA from the Blasket Islands, EU-007. A team of ‘Friends on the Air’ will be busy activating special locations in and around Ireland until the 31 August 2024. See QRZ.com for more information. Members of Radio Club F5KDC will be active as TM400BPA until Monday […]
Today, the 15 October, is the last chance to work a team of German amateurs that is active as TX6D from Tahiti, OC-046, in French Polynesia. The team is operating using CW, SSB and digital modes on the 160 to 10m bands. QSL to DL7DF directly or via the bureau, Logbook of the World or […]
Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting and social evening from 7pm on Monday. On Thursday, there will be a net on 144.5625MHz FM at 7pm. On Saturday, the club will be on the air to celebrate its 110th anniversary. David, G4TMZ, g6aj@outlook.com Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club will be meeting at the […]
Next Saturday, 21 October, Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society will be active for JOTA, or Jamboree on the Air. Members will be operating from Crawfordsburn Scout Centre. For more information contact Gordon McBriar, GI6FZI at gi6fzi@yahoo.com Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club meets at 8pm on the last Thursday of each month at the Services Club, […]
The Lomond Sunday Night Net has returned for the winter months and will take place every week with check-in from 7.45pm. All the usual ways to join in are available: via Echolink MB7IBH-L and on 145.3375MHz locally across the Clyde Coast. Paul, MM3DDQ mm3ddq@gmail.com Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on alternate Fridays at Prestwick Community […]
