This Sunday, 2 July 2023, is Alexanderson Day, and the Alexander Association plans to activate the Grimeton VLF transmitter. The transmitter is located in Sweden and is the only remaining example of an early radio transmitter known as an Alexanderson Alternator. To find out more, visit the Alexander Association website.
Marcus, G0IJZ has recently carried out antenna modelling of the Grimeton VLF antenna using NEC-5 software. You can read more about this in a recent blog post by Marcus on the Plextex website. Amateurs are reminded that special callsign GB23C, used to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, stopped being available […]
The Barford Norfolk Radio Rally is taking place today, Sunday the 2 July. The venue is Barford Village Hall and Green, Barford, Norwich, NR9 4AB. The doors open at 9am for visitors and 8am for traders. The event will feature trade stands, car boot sales, bring and buy, a raffle, repeater groups, catering and free […]
On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the Online Amateur Radio Community holds a virtual social night called ‘The Rubber Duck’ on Zoom. For more information, see oarc.uk The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of […]
On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the Online Amateur Radio Community holds a virtual social night called ‘The Rubber Duck’ on Zoom. For more information, see oarc.uk The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of […]
On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the Online Amateur Radio Community holds a virtual social night called ‘The Rubber Duck’ on Zoom. For more information, see oarc.uk The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of […]
On Wednesday, from 8pm to 9pm, George, MM0JNL will be hosting his DR16 Support Net via the GB3BT repeater. The net is open to anyone, within range, who has any radio-related issues and needs assistance or guidance, and as an open session with the local RSGB representative for Members and non-Members alike. dr16@rsgb.org.uk The Online […]
At 6pm on the 7 July, Callum, G5XDX is holding a Zoom discussion on Ofcom’s current amateur radio consultation. The event will be hosted via the G8ROC Zoom room and details can be found on G8ROC.org.uk Callum is based in Cornwall and it is hoped that attendees from all of Cornwall’s clubs and groups will […]
On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the Online Amateur Radio Community holds a virtual social night called ‘The Rubber Duck’ on Zoom. For more information, see oarc.uk The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of […]
Since 2011, the Bath Based Distance Learning (BBDL) team has helped nearly 1,000 students to obtain their Full licence. Student feedback is always very positive and the pass rate continues to be well over 80 percent, compared with a national average of around 66 percent. The BBDL team is now planning another Full licence level […]
