JARL, the Japanese national society, has announced the Tokyo Ham Fair—due to be held on 31 October 2020 and 1 November 2020—has been cancelled due to coronavirus. In 2019, 42,000 people are reported to have visited the event that usually takes place in August, it was moved to later in 2020 because of the expected […]
The objective of the AMSAT-UK OSCAR Satellite QSO Party is to encourage all radio amateurs to make contacts via satellites during northern hemisphere summer. Whether you are a seasoned operator or a newcomer, all are welcome. Although points are given per QSO, this isn’t a contest. The QSO party will be supported by an online […]
The RSGB’s Tonight @ 8 webinars continue on Monday, 27 July 2020 with a presentation by Dom Smith, M0BLF Getting Started on QO-100. You can watch the live stream and ask questions on the RSGB YouTube channel or the special Tonight @ 8 channel on the BATC website. The webinar series takes a break in […]
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. August sees two GB80 special event stations come on air, marking the critical role that radar played in the Battle […]
Tony, OH1TD is active again from his summer QTH on Korpo Island, EU-096, until September. QSL via his home call sign either direct or via the bureau.
Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. This Sunday, the 26th, the UK Microwave Group contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC. Using all modes in the 5.7 and […]
We had quite a quiet week with the Sun with zero sunspots and a settled geomagnetic field. The solar wind speed was slow, between 280 and 330km per second, and its magnetic field was weak, with no significant negative deflections in its important north-south Bz direction. Therefore, the resultant geomagnetic activity was settled. On the […]
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With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now including meeting details where we have been given them. However, we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing. Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 10am […]
With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now including meeting details where we have been given them. However, we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing. The club premises for Newsham Amateur Radio Training Centre remains closed due […]
