The Sun really shone last week, in more ways than one. Large sunspot group 2781 pushed the solar flux index to 91 with a sunspot number of 40 at the weekend, a figure that we haven’t seen for many years. This was coupled with quiet geomagnetic conditions with a maximum Kp index of two, but […]
Events listed here may be affected by current COVID-19 pandemic regulations, please observe all restrictions that are in place Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 10am on 145.575MHz FM. Monday sees a slow CW exercise from 11am on 14.055MHz. On Wednesday, there’s an open net from 7.30pm on 145.575MHz. Thursday […]
Events listed here may be affected by current COVID-19 pandemic regulations, please observe all restrictions that are in place We start with an announcement by the Mid-Cornwall Beacon and Repeater Group that this year’s AGM will be held online and via GB3NC. Normal AGM reports will be sent out before the AGM but will not […]
Events listed here may be affected by current COVID-19 pandemic regulations, please observe all restrictions that are in place Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has an 80m SSB net from 2.30pm on Sundays. On Wednesday, there’s an FM or Fusion net via GB3CM from 7.30pm. Thursday sees a net via GB3FG from 8pm. Contact Andy, GW0JLX, […]
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The RSGB is currently working on detailed comments and suggested amendments to the second Ofcom EMF consultation. The Society is also preparing guidance to help all UK radio amateurs to assess compliance and keep the necessary records. Go to rsgb.org/emf and click on the link for the latest update.
The keynote lecture and the presentations from the Learn More About stream at the RSGB’s 2020 Convention Online are now on the Society’s YouTube channel. Catch up on what you missed, or watch again.
US amateurs have been exempted from application fees for several years. The ARRL will file comments in firm opposition to an FCC proposal to impose a $50 fee on amateur radio licence and application fees. Under the proposal, amateur radio licensees would pay a $50 fee for each amateur radio application. This would apply for […]
The RSGB is taking part in December 2020 YOTA Month but the COVID-19 restrictions will make the event very different this year. If you are a parent with a newly-licensed youngster in your family, you can apply to host the call sign GB20YOTA safely from your own home. You must be a Full licence holder […]
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