A newly-digitised classic film of the 25th Anniversary Congress of the IARU is now on the RSGB YouTube channel. Taking place in 1950, the Congress was attended by many well-known amateurs from around the world. The silent film also includes some marvellously authentic street scenes—and some decidedly odd motor vehicles. In the Film Archive on […]
A newly-digitised classic film of the 25th Anniversary Congress of the IARU is now on the RSGB YouTube channel. Taking place in 1950, the Congress was attended by many well-known amateurs from around the world. The silent film also includes some marvellously authentic street scenes—and some decidedly odd motor vehicles. In the Film Archive on […]
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This Sunday, 23 June, the Newbury Radio Rally and Boot Sale takes place at Newbury Showground, next to M4 Junction 13. There will be talk-in on S22. Car parking is free. Traders can gain access from 8am and visitors at 9am. Admission is £2.50, car boot sale pitches are £12.50. There’s a huge radio, electronics […]
This Sunday, the 23rd of June, GB1SCW—operated by members of Worthing and District ARC—will be on the air from the National Coast Watch Institution lookout at Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex BN43 5HY, using 40, 20 and 2m from 10am to 4pm. QSL via bureau or eQSL. More information on QRZ.com. Christian Vision for Men holds an annual […]
This Sunday, the 23rd, the 50MHz CW contest runs from 0900 to 1200UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also this Sunday, the 23rd, the 70MHz Cumulative Contest runs from 1400 to 1600UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Tuesday the SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1830 […]
The week was dominated by thunderstorms and rain. While not strictly HF propagation-related, this did cause havoc on the lower bands, with frequent static crashes. This was particularly noticeable in Thursday’s RSGB 80m Club Championship CW contest, where storms over the low countries made the contest hard-going. Other than that the week was once again […]
We start with news from clubs with more than one event this week. Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 10am on 145.575MHz this Sunday and next Sunday. On Wednesday there’s an open club night. Thursday sees an open net on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333. Cheltenham […]
We start with news from clubs with more than one event this week. Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 10am on 145.575MHz this Sunday and next Sunday. On Wednesday there’s an open club night. Thursday sees an open net on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333. Cheltenham […]
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has nets this Sunday and next Sunday on 1.940MHz LSB from 11am. Contact Peter, G3UCA, via email to g3uca@blueyonder.co.uk. Oldham Radio Club has a multi mode digital net from 9.30am this Sunday and next Sunday. Wednesday sees a 2m FM […]
