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Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club will be activating GB1VE on 8, 9 and 10 May from six different members’ homes. […]

This weekend is busy for contests, but please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. The 432MHz to 248MHz Trophy contest ends its 24 hour run at 1400UTC this Sunday, […]

Sunspots are like buses—you wait all month and two turn up at once! Even more interesting is that the sunspot groups are from two different cycles. The first group, AR2760, was from the outgoing Solar Cycle 24 and the second sunspot, AR2762, is from the new Solar Cycle 25. We know this due to their […]

Lincoln Short Wave club is running daily Fusion nets starting at 2pm. A call is made on GB3LM Fusion, then QSYing to a clear digital frequency. Tuesday sees the club net at 9.30am on GB3LM. On Wednesday there’s an e-club meeting via Zoom, then on Thursday, after the clap for carers and key workers, there’s […]

Wakefield and District Radio Society runs the 2E0IPC Memorial Open Net on 144.600MHz FM this Sunday and every Sunday from 10.15am, just after the local 2m GB2RS News broadcast. Friday sees an open net from 7pm on 144.600MHz FM in place of the usual meeting. Details from Charles, M0OXO, on 0790 050 0775. Mid-Cheshire Amateur […]

West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club says meetings will resume when it is safe. Social isolation does not mean you have to be lonely: we are at an advantage as our skills and hobby allow us to communicate. More importantly, stay safe, follow all the guidance from official sources, but don’t forget those who are alone […]

Bedford and District Amateur Radio runs a daily ‘anti-virus net’ at 2pm around 3.748MHz. Saturday and Sunday see the DX net at 2.30pm around 14.329MHz. On Monday to Saturday there’s a Zoom video conference from 10.30am and a net around 3.748MHz or 7.068MHz. Monday sees a net from 7pm around 3.748MHz or 7.068MHz. Tuesday sees […]

Flight Refuelling ARS regret to announce that the Hamfest, which was due to be held on Sunday, 9 August has been cancelled for this year. North Bristol Amateur Radio Club members will be monitoring the local repeaters from around 6.30pm every night. There will be nets on GB3BS on Wednesdays from 8pm and on Fridays […]

Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has its 80m SSB net every Sunday from 2.30pm. Every day there is an open net on GB3FG from 8pm. Wednesday sees a Fusion net from 7.30pm on GB3CM. Contact Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880.