This Sunday, the 22nd, the Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest runs from 1200 to 1600UTC. Using all modes on the 4m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Tuesday, the 24th, the SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1830 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on 2.3 to 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is […]
It was a topsy-turvy time for HF propagation last week with a declining solar flux index and geomagnetic disturbances thanks to coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the Sun. The solar flux index declined to the mid-160s, and the Kp index had a couple of excursions to more than 7. These were due to CMEs and […]
Meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place every other Tuesday starting at 8pm at the Bainbridge Hall, Bolsover, S44 6PX. Further information and reminders for meetings can be found on the Society’s Facebook page @bolsoverars Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club meets every Friday from 8pm. Members also have a regular coffee morning on […]
Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting from 7pm every Wednesday. On Thursday, there will be a net on 144.5625MHz FM from 7pm. David, G4TMZ, g6aj@outlook.com Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club will be running special event station GB4SRM on the 28th and 29th of September as part of the Railways on the Air event. […]
RSGB Convention: 11-13 October 2024 To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Airband News, David Smith 44 Antennas, Steve Ireland, VK6VZ/G3ZZD and Kevin Smith, VK6LW/VK6T/G4EHF 18 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 43 Contesting, Chris Tran, GM3WOJ 54 Data, Andy Talbot, G4JNT 32 GHz Bands, Dr John Worsnop, G4BAO 60 […]
Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 15 September 2024 (MS Word document)
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Following recent issues on the RSGB phone system our service provider is applying a platform update on Thursday, 12 September 2024 We do not expect any significant disruption during the work, but callers may experience transient connection issues or dropped calls. If you find you can’t get through at any time on 12 September, please […]
UPDATE – 16:25 03/09/2024 The issue with the RSGB phone system has now been resolved, and you may now make calls to us as normal. Thank you again for your patience during this incident. RSGB HQ is currently unable to make or receive external phone calls Our service provider is currently investigating the issue. In […]
The British Science Association has announced that applications for kick-start grants will open on 17 September 2024. The grants are provided to help schools in challenging circumstances to deliver events and activities as part of British Science Week. You can find out more on the British Science Week website. If you need some inspiration on […]
