RSGB Legacy Fund The RSGB Legacy Fund, thanks to the generosity of donors, has resources available to encourage and develop amateur radio. These funds are managed by a Legacy Committee who meet to consider applications and then make funding recommendations to the RSGB Board. The success of the Legacy Fund depends entirely on good quality […]
National Hamfest – 27 and 28 September 2024 To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Antennas, Steve Ireland, VK6VZ/G3ZZD and Kevin Smith, VK6LW/VK6T/G4EHF 18 ATV, Dave Crump, G8GKQ 16 Contest Calendar, Ian Pawson, G0FCT 29 Contesting, Chris Tran, GM3WOJ 70 GHz bands, Dr John Worsnop, G4BAO 58 HF, Daimon […]
14/08/2024 09:09 We are aware of an intermittent connectivity issues affecting parts of the RSGB main website this morning, which may result in some content not displaying as normal. We are currently monitoring the situation and liaising with our third party hosting service, and apologize for any inconvenience. We will update this post with any […]
Following its meeting in July, the RSGB Board has shared these key messages. The Board: Received reports about the Society’s attendance at the Hamcation in Florida, the Dayton Hamfest and the Friedsrichafen “Ham Radio 2024” event. All three events had proven financially viable. Many new members joined the Society or renewed their membership. The events […]
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording, images, and notes:
Broadcaster: Radio Santa Cruz Bolivia 1996
Date of recording: November 9, 1996
Frequency: 6.135 MHz
Reception location: Thamesford, Ontario, Canada
Receiver and antenna: Panasonic RF-3100 and longwire antenna
Notes: Radio Santa Cruz from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia was heard here in southern Ontario, Canada on occasion when propagation favored a North-South path. This brief Spanish language recording was made on November 9, 1996 on 6135 kHz shortwave around 2300 hours UTC.
Don’t forget to listen out for all the stations that will be on the air during International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW) on Saturday, 17 and Sunday, 18 August 2024. This is one of the most popular amateur radio events in the calendar and in past years there have been more than 500 entries from […]
Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society’s Hamfest is taking place today, the 11 August. The venue is Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, near Wimborne in Dorset. The doors are open from 9am to 4pm and admission, which includes parking, costs £5. Catering and a bar are available on site. For more information visit the […]
