This Sunday, 2 February, the 432MHz AFS contest runs from 0900 to 1300UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Monday, the 80m Club Championships runs from 2000 to 2130UTC. Using SSB only the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Tuesday, the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs […]
We had a new sunspot group last week, but don’t get too excited—region 2757 was from the old Cycle 24. We know this because it was close to the Sun’s equator and had the older magnetic configuration. As you read or hear this, the spot will be rotating out of view, off of the Sun’s […]
We start with clubs that have more than one event this week. This Sunday and next Sunday, Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net at 8.30am on 50.220MHz SSB. Tuesday sees slow Morse on 3540kHz and up between 8 and 9pm. More from Derek, G3NKS, by email to secretary@g5bk.uk. Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society […]
We start with clubs that have more than one event this week. Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has its club net on 1.940MHz LSB from 11am this Sunday and next Sunday. Contact Peter, G3UCA, via email to g3uca@blueyonder.co.uk. This Sunday and next Sunday, the Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society has its morning net on […]
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
Sad news to start this week. Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society are sad to report the death of Shirley, G4HES, on 25 January, aged 84. Many amateurs will remember her from her involvement with RAIBC, and getting many through the RAE together with her late husband Ron, G3NCL. For those requiring further information, please […]
Torbay Amateur Radio Society has a net this Sunday and next Sunday on 14.270MHz at 9.30am and 145.575MHz at 12 noon. There is an 80m net from 10.30am on Monday, followed by Top Band at 8pm and one on 50.155MHz at 8.30pm. On Wednesday there’s a 20m net at 9.30am and on 80m from 10.30am. […]
We start with news about Laugharne Rally that has been traditionally been held in March. The organisers tell us that due to the parquet floor being damaged by flooding, the rally has been rescheduled. It will be July at the earliest. We’ll bring more details when they become available. Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has its […]
The deadline for applications for the two elected RSGB Board Director positions is Friday, 31 January 2020. This is your opportunity to take an important and interesting role in leading the Society into the next decade. You’ll find guidance and candidate forms on the RSGB elections page, but if you’d like an informal chat to […]
If you or your radio club want to get involved in British Science Week, which takes place between 6 and 15 March 2020, activity packs are now available to download. The pack contains tips on how to run British Science Week in school or at home, easy-to-run activities, and details of the annual poster competition. […]
