For more information on Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society events and activities, visit the Society’s Facebook page or email gi6fzi@yahoo.com For details of Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club events and activities, visit bushvalleyarc.org or email bushvalleyarc@gmail.com Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group’s regular Tuesday meeting is at 7pm in Carrick Elim Church, North Road, Carrickfergus. Mid Ulster Amateur […]
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a net on 3.740MHz from 2pm on Sundays and Tuesdays. On Thursday, the Society meets at Oakhill, Crescent Lane, Aberdeen AB15 5HY at 7.30pm. For details of the Society’s events, visit aars.org.uk Contact: secretary@aars.uk Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on Friday at 7.30pm in Prestwick Community Centre. For details of […]
Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club meets on Wednesdays from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend, CF32 9DY. The Club is an approved RSGB Examination Centre for those wishing to study and take their amateur radio exams. More details can be found on the Club’s Facebook page. Contact: Rob, GW0RVR, 01656 338 449, […]
An exciting volunteer opportunity has arisen to lead the RSGB Regional Team following the decision by George Crawford, GM1DSV to stand down as Regional Forum Chair once the right candidate is appointed. The RSGB would like to express its thanks to George who will be focusing his time on serving Region 1 as its Regional […]
Become the Regional Forum Chair — Lead, Unite, and Inspire Volunteers Nationwide! Are you passionate about amateur radio, teamwork, and empowering volunteers? Do you thrive in leadership roles where you can bring people together, drive progress, and help shape the future of our organisation? If so, this is your moment; we’re looking for an enthusiastic, […]
Become the Regional Forum Secretary — support, organise, and help drive the Team forward! Are you organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting volunteers across the nation? Do you enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes and being the dependable link that keeps a team connected? If so, we’d love you to join us as […]
The RSGB Examinations Standards Committee (ESC) has published its annual report, relating to activities in 2025. The report shows that, although overall candidate numbers in 2025 decreased a little compared with 2024, they remain about 20 percent higher than predictions, based on the extrapolation of pre-2019 trends. The ESC believes that this is largely due […]
We are pleased to announce the official release of the Ethics and Operating Procedures for the Radio Amateur, Fourth Edition. This revision incorporates the latest developments and best practices in the field of amateur radio. We believe these updates are essential …
Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:
Broadcaster: Deutsche Welle and Radio Berlin International 1970's
Date of recording: Circa 1971
Reception location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
Receiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antenna
Notes: During the height of the Cold War, shortwave broadcasts from both West and East Germany could be heard here in southern Ontario, Canada.
Deutsche Welle, the Voice of Germany from Cologne in the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany). Heard here with their familiar interval signal and sign on in English circa 1971.
Deutsche Welle (Interval Signal): Circa 1971
Dan Greenall
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Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:
Broadcaster: Deutsche Welle and Radio Berlin International 1970's
Date of recording: Circa 1971
Reception location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
Receiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antenna
Notes: During the height of the Cold War, shortwave broadcasts from both West and East Germany could be heard here in southern Ontario, Canada.
Deutsche Welle, the Voice of Germany from Cologne in the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany). Heard here with their familiar interval signal and sign on in English circa 1971.
Deutsche Welle (Interval Signal): Circa 1971
Dan Greenall
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