Jake Howarth, M0JKE, is doing his bit to help out the NHS in lockdown. The RCF Trustees were delighted to hear that the 3D printer he purchased using his Arkwright Engineering Scholarship funds has been put to great use. Not only has it helped him in pursuing his own projects, but it is also enabling […]
The RSGB Contest Committee is running a second Hope QSO Party event, starting on Monday, 18 May 2020. The format will be the same as the first, with 10 phone, 10 CW, five RTTY, and five FT4, events. All of these are 90 minute contests, and they start at different times each weekday. The rules […]
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. GB2SHS for STAY HOME SAFE will be on air until 24 May in support of the NHS and care workers. […]
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. This Sunday, the 10th, sees the 70MHz CW contest run from 0900 to 1200UTC. The […]
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. This Sunday, the 10th, sees the 70MHz CW contest run from 0900 to 1200UTC. The […]
It was a case of more of the same HF-wise last week. Zero sunspots and no geomagnetic disturbances meant that conditions were average for this point in late spring. The good news is that the sporadic E season has now officially started, and it is living up to its name. That is, it is sporadic! […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
